Skip to the content
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Contact us
  • Submit news
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
Lawrence, US – 65 F
Expand search form
The Lawrence Times
  • Home
    • ALL Latest posts
    • ICYMI
    • Investigations
    • News you can use
  • Lawrence
    • Business
      • Restaurants & food
    • Crime & Courts
      • Police blotter
      • The Murder of Tiger Dowdell
      • Who killed Nick Rice?
    • Education
      • Academic excellence
      • Graduation
      • Haskell
      • KU
        • KU Athletics
          • National champs! KU 2022
      • Lawrence K-12 schools
        • Lawrence Public Schools budget
        • Lawrence schools closure news
    • Election 2026
    • Events
    • Federal fallout
    • Good news
    • Health
    • Homelessness & housing
    • ICYMI
    • Investigations
    • Local government
      • City government
      • County government
      • Election coverage & archives
    • News you can use
    • Public safety
      • Police blotter
    • Sports at LawrenceSports.com
    • Weather
  • State
    • Election 2026
    • Federal fallout
    • State government
  • Life
    • Arts & events
    • Events calendar
    • Food
    • Getting around Lawrence
    • Good news
    • Health
    • Kaw Valley Almanac
    • Local history
      • Who killed Nick Rice?
      • The Murder of Tiger Dowdell
    • News you can use
    • Pets of the Week
    • Raven Bestsellers
    • Sports at LawrenceSports.com
    • Views + Moments
    • World Cup
  • Events
    • Community calendar
    • Submit an event
    • Arts & events coverage
  • Obituaries
    • Latest obituaries
    • Submit a free obituary
  • Resources
    • Community resources
    • Contact elected officials
      • Contact Douglas County commissioners
      • Contact Lawrence city commissioners
      • Contact Lawrence school board
      • Contact state & federal legislators
    • Free meals in Lawrence
    • Food pantries in Lawrence
    • Getting around Lawrence
    • Listings
    • Marriages & divorces
    • News you can use
    • Police blotter
    • Real estate transactions
    • Weather
  • Jobs
  • Opinion
    • Send us a letter
    • Letters to the Times
    • Opinion columns
    • Org corner
    • 785 Collective
  • Support & Subscribe
    • Learn more
    • Subscribe now
    • Get our emails
    • Advertise
    • About us
      • Meet the news team
      • Award-winning journalism
      • Work with us
    • Contact us
    • Merch
    • Manage subscription
    • Update billing info
Menu
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Environment May 28, 2024 - 2:02 pm

Baker University board votes not to sell wet prairie land; Haskell asking for land to be returned

by Mackenzie Clark

The Baker University Board of Trustees has voted to retain land north of the Baker Wetlands Discovery Center that the university was considering selling to be developed for affordable housing.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Environment May 16, 2024 - 9:26 am

Haskell Board of Regents ‘will not stand silently,’ opposes wetland-area development

by Mackenzie Clark

Members of the Haskell National Board of Regents have voiced deep concerns about the planned New Boston Crossing development as well as the possible sale of land near the Baker Wetlands Discovery Center for affordable housing development.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education April 29, 2024 - 5:15 pm

Baker University students protest potential sale of land near wetlands discovery center to developers

by Maya Hodison

Baker University student protesters made it clear Monday that the potential sale of wet prairie lands near the Baker Wetlands Discovery Center will not fly with them.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Environment April 24, 2024 - 9:04 pm

Baker University might sell land near wetlands discovery center for affordable housing development

by Mackenzie Clark

A private investment company has approached Baker University about buying a parcel of land near the Baker Wetlands Discovery Center for the development of affordable housing.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news March 5, 2024 - 10:25 pm

Lawrence City Commission approves rezoning requests for New Boston Crossing project

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved eight rezoning requests connected to a project that aims to expand Lawrence southeast of the Iowa Street and Kansas Highway 10 interchange. 

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news March 4, 2024 - 7:19 pm

Lawrence City Commission to consider rezoning requests for New Boston Crossing

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider a developer’s requests to rezone land southeast of the Iowa Street interchange with K-10 for a project known as New Boston Crossing.

Lawrence news February 7, 2024 - 9:53 pm

Douglas County Commission denies request from developers of project south of Lawrence

by Mackenzie Clark

The Douglas County Commission on Wednesday voted 2-1 against the next step in a plan for the New Boston Crossings development south of Lawrence. However, the denial won’t likely have much of an impact on the project overall.

Lawrence news February 6, 2024 - 11:05 pm

Lawrence city commissioners approve next step for New Boston Crossing development

by Mackenzie Clark

The Lawrence City Commission approved on a 4-1 vote Tuesday a comprehensive plan amendment that brings a development south of Iowa Street and K-10 one step closer to fruition.

Lawrence news November 15, 2023 - 11:42 pm

Planning commission approves early steps in New Boston Crossing project that could expand Lawrence to the south

by Mackenzie Clark

New Boston Crossing, a planned development southeast of the K-10 interchange at Iowa Street, took the next steps toward coming to fruition with votes from the planning commission on Wednesday.

Lawrence news March 16, 2023 - 8:06 pm

Developer seeks to annex land north of Rock Chalk Park to build 300-plus homes

by Mackenzie Clark

A developer will ask the Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday to approve annexing and rezoning land north of city limits to build 300 or more market-rate homes.

Posts navigation

Previous 1 2

Top Posts

  • Clamorous crowd dominates first Kansas U.S. Senate debate between Marshall, Hamilton
    Clamorous crowd dominates first Kansas U.S. Senate debate between Marshall, Hamilton
  • Prairie Park Nature Center is home to a new bobcat kitten in need of a name
    Prairie Park Nature Center is home to a new bobcat kitten in need of a name
  • Lawrence High, Free State girls make flag football history
    Lawrence High, Free State girls make flag football history
  • Democratic congresswoman says Leavenworth ICE facility is being built out for more detainees
    Democratic congresswoman says Leavenworth ICE facility is being built out for more detainees
  • Meet 3 artists who will be at Art in the Park in Lawrence (Sponsored post)
    Meet 3 artists who will be at Art in the Park in Lawrence (Sponsored post)

Today in Lawrence

See more

Get our newsletters

Never miss a story. Sign up for our emails.


Quick links

  • Support & subscribe
  • ALL Latest posts
  • Community resources
  • Contact us
  • Events
  • Job listings
Support the Times

Follow us

More information

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Contact us
  • Submit news

Paid supporter accounts

  • Update your account
  • Update your billing info
  • Your profile

Current Top Posts

  • Clamorous crowd dominates first Kansas U.S. Senate debate between Marshall, Hamilton
    Clamorous crowd dominates first Kansas U.S. Senate debate between Marshall, Hamilton
  • Prairie Park Nature Center is home to a new bobcat kitten in need of a name
    Prairie Park Nature Center is home to a new bobcat kitten in need of a name
  • Lawrence High, Free State girls make flag football history
    Lawrence High, Free State girls make flag football history
  • Democratic congresswoman says Leavenworth ICE facility is being built out for more detainees
    Democratic congresswoman says Leavenworth ICE facility is being built out for more detainees
  • Meet 3 artists who will be at Art in the Park in Lawrence (Sponsored post)
    Meet 3 artists who will be at Art in the Park in Lawrence (Sponsored post)
  • In scorching Kansas State Fair debate, governor candidates fight over taxes, data centers, vouchers
    In scorching Kansas State Fair debate, governor candidates fight over taxes, data centers, vouchers
  • Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Scientists unsure if Waylon is canine or snuggle bug
    Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Scientists unsure if Waylon is canine or snuggle bug

The Lawrence Times

Copyright © 2026 The Lawrence Times.

The Lawrence Times is a Lawrence, Kansas owned and operated publication covering key news and providing important information for the Lawrence and Douglas County, Kansas, community.

We operate without a paywall so that everyone can read our coverage, regardless of ability to pay. Please click here to support us if you are able.

The Times is a proud “aspiring entrepreneur” member of Local Independent Online News (LION) Publishers.

We are happy to consider individual requests to republish content; however, no content from this site may be republished without express permission.

Close Menu