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August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 5, 2025 - 3:14 pm

What to know about Lawrence rec center access fees

by Mackenzie Clark

Fees to access City of Lawrence recreation centers will go into effect in January. The city on Wednesday released more information about the fees and announced upcoming info sessions.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 4, 2025 - 7:37 pm

Newcomers win Lawrence City Commission race; incumbents hold 2 school board seats

by Lawrence Times

Newcomers Mike Courtney and Kristine Polian won the race for Lawrence City Commission, and incumbents Shannon Kimball and Kelly Jones held strong to their Lawrence school board seats Tuesday night. The third school board seat was too close to call.

Lawrence news November 4, 2025 - 6:38 pm

Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Nov. 4, 2025

by Lawrence Times

Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 4, 2025 - 4:36 pm

Lawrence voters weigh incumbency vs. ‘fresh blood’

by Maya Hodison

Though some Lawrence voters at the polls Tuesday pushed against the potential return of current and past public officials, others preferred those with experience.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 3, 2025 - 2:43 pm

Lawrence city commissioners voted to implement rec center fees. Some believe they broke a promise. 

by Cuyler Dunn

A lot of people recall a promise from the city that when Sports Pavilion Lawrence opened, it would forever be free to use. But a dozen years later, there appears to be no solid proof that such a pledge was made, and fees are set to go into effect in January.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 2, 2025 - 11:40 pm

Election Day is Tuesday; here’s key info for Lawrence voters

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence voters on Tuesday will elect two city commissioners and three school board members. Here’s what voters should know about how and when to cast their ballots, plus where to learn about the candidates.

Lawrence news November 1, 2025 - 12:35 pm

Meet the 2025 candidates for Lawrence City Commission; Election Day is Tuesday

by Lawrence Times

Election Day is Tuesday. Here’s an updated questionnaire for voters to get to know the four Lawrence City Commission candidates, including their answers to new questions we asked them this week.

Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 30, 2025 - 11:42 pm

Lawrence City Commission candidates discuss housing instability, code enforcement

by Maya Hodison

Candidates for Lawrence City Commission during a forum Thursday weighed in on local housing instability, which can increase the likelihood that people experience sexual and domestic violence.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 29, 2025 - 9:19 am

City of Lawrence Community Building won’t be open for free play, exercise; rec centers won’t be open for severe weather respite

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence’s Community Building will no longer be available for free play and exercise starting in January, and rec centers will not be open for warming and cooling during extreme weather.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Environment October 28, 2025 - 2:46 pm

Sierra Club announces Lawrence City Commission candidate endorsements, shares Q&A answers

by Lawrence Times

The Sierra Club Kansas Chapter has endorsed two Lawrence City Commission candidates and shared all candidates’ answers to questions regarding expansion of the city, development of the wetlands and more.

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