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Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 25, 2025 - 4:14 pm

Experts warn of expanding surveillance as Lawrence police adopt camera integration system

by Cuyler Dunn

Experts and community members are voicing concerns about surveillance and privacy following Lawrence’s adoption of a system for residents to register and integrate security cameras for police use. 

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education July 24, 2025 - 8:51 pm

Students frustrated after KU complies with state order to strip pronouns from email signatures; experts decry vague directive

by Cuyler Dunn

KU students and faculty are speaking out against KU’s decision to comply with anti-DEI directives that raise First Amendment concerns. It’s also unclear what the penalty might be if the university were to snub the order. 

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 23, 2025 - 5:48 pm

Construction underway for 24 tiny shelters behind Lawrence Community Shelter

by Mackenzie Clark

Work is underway on an expansion of the Lawrence Community Shelter. Two dozen cabin-like shelters will soon be constructed behind the main building. LCS’ director shared updates and plans during a recent tour of the grounds.

Lawrence news July 22, 2025 - 5:38 pm

Lawrence woman recovering after surviving shooting; loved ones fundraise for medical bills

by Maya Hodison

A Lawrence woman is in recovery after being shot and critically injured in a domestic violence situation last week, and her loved ones are raising money for her mounting medical expenses.

Nathan Kramer
Education July 22, 2025 - 2:25 pm

In final push to boot DEI initiatives, KU tells employees to remove pronouns from email signatures

by Cuyler Dunn

KU has eliminated diversity, equity and inclusion positions and programs and is directing employees to remove gender-identifying pronouns from their email signatures before the end of the month in response to state legislation.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 21, 2025 - 7:59 pm

Lawrence police program asks residents, businesses to register security cameras for police use

by Cuyler Dunn

Lawrence police have rolled out a new program asking residents and businesses to register their security cameras on a list or integrate them for realtime access by police. Some community members worry the system could infringe on privacy. 

Education July 16, 2025 - 6:15 pm

When school starts in Lawrence Public Schools and more to know for 2025-26

by Molly Adams

Here’s info on when students go back to Lawrence Public Schools, when breaks are scheduled, school supply lists and more for the 2025-26 school year.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 15, 2025 - 8:23 pm

Lawrence City Commission supports fees to use recreation centers

by Mackenzie Clark

A majority of Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday said they’d support charging residents fees to use recreation centers.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 15, 2025 - 3:35 pm

Lawrence advocacy event provides knowledge, resources to resist anti-transgender legislation

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Advocacy leaders gathered Monday to discuss the future of the Kansas transgender community and share resources in the face of state and federal anti-trans laws.

Lawrence news July 13, 2025 - 3:12 pm

Meet the 2025 primary candidates for Lawrence City Commission

by Lawrence Times

We asked Lawrence City Commission candidates about the experience that they believe qualifies them to run, what pressing issues they see in the city and how they’d resolve them, and much more.

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