The Lawrence school board voted tonight to turn the former Centennial Elementary School into a small high school program, and add additional classrooms to Langston Hughes Elementary School. lawrenceks.news/48xCpk4

Hilltop Child Development Center announced to families today that it is closing most of the classrooms at its west campus location temporarily, with no set timeline to reopen. lawrenceks.news/42P2UOe

The Lawrence school board tonight approved a $1 hourly raise for education support professionals. lawrenceks.news/48wkg6a

Douglas County commissioners today approved an agreement to acquire the Black Jack Battlefield and Nature Park property in partnership with Baldwin City. lawrenceks.news/3IF0URS

Nobody can say Lilya, a 3-year-old husky, is a misanthrope. She's known for her love of both humans and pup cups. lawrenceks.news/3Kk632n

Kansas kids in foster care still face severe placement instability despite some marginal improvements to the state system. Via Kansas News Service: lawrenceks.news/3IepqJB

Lawrence City Commission candidates discussed combatting the city’s housing shortage at a forum today hosted by local real estate agents and home builders. lawrenceks.news/3Vz6Bni

A solo art show focused on specimen preservation and fragmented representations of bodies will open its doors in Lawrence just in time for the most spine-tingling season of the year. lawrenceks.news/3W3a8KO

Kansas AG Kris Kobach filed a lawsuit today against the parent company of social media platform Snapchat, accusing the app’s creators of designing it “with manipulative features that prey on the mental health of our children.” Via @kansasreflector.com: lawrenceks.news/3KAmmbc

The U.S. Department of Justice today joined a private prison company in its legal fight with Leavenworth city officials, accusing the city of “aggressive and unlawful” interference with immigration enforcement. Via @kansasreflector.com: lawrenceks.news/3Kj2xoT

An annual global event geared at reclaiming urban, developed environments for the people will temporarily transform parking stalls in downtown Lawrence this week to provoke conversation about the land we dedicate to vehicles. lawrenceks.news/42BrgLm

Lawrence school board members on Wednesday will consider approving a $1-per-hour raise for many district staff members, opening a new high school program at the Centennial building and expanding Langston Hughes Elementary. lawrenceks.news/3IyEVvO

Lawrence police allege that the man they suspect of killing 35-year-old Jina Reyes-Woehler had blood on his clothing and knew she had been stabbed without being told anything about her injuries. lawrenceks.news/4mAefsK

Lawrence City Commission candidates at a forum tonight said tax incentives with accountability measures will help the city grow infrastructure and jobs, and they discussed differing views on debt-financing projects. lawrenceks.news/3KASjAb #LawrenceCityComm

The federal government’s plan to withhold $10 million from a Kansas food assistance program won’t affect recipients and will be delayed while the state files an appeal, the Kansas governor’s chief of staff said today. Via @kansasreflector.com: lawrenceks.news/46DuFux

Kansas farmers are hurting after China’s retaliatory tariffs on the United States closed a major market for the state’s biggest crop. Despite a productive year, farmers across Kansas may not break even. Via Kansas News Service: lawrenceks.news/48sl0cs

Today is the first day of fall. Sumac lower leaves have turned red for a while, along with some virginia creeper vines. It's increasingly common to see blackbird flocks around sunset, yellowing cottonwood leaves & foggy mornings when it's calm. Latest @kvalmanac.bsky.social: lawrenceks.news/4nJGkPk

The Kansas Board of Regents paused review of a proposal from K-State to offer a bachelor’s degree in uncrewed aircraft systems that necessitated waiver of state policy mandating 120 hours of course credit to earn an undergraduate degree. Via @kansasreflector.com: lawrenceks.news/47TP9Bq

Four candidates for Lawrence City Commission — two who have previously served and two newcomers — will face off in the Nov. 4 election. Here's what experience they say qualifies them to run, how they'd resolve pressing issues in the city and much more. lawrenceks.news/citycommgen25 #LawrenceCityComm

KU will soon celebrate Potter Lake’s makeover, which has included dredging the lake, infrastructure improvements, planting native plants and more. lawrenceks.news/4mKXdZ7

The bison harvest at Haskell is a space to learn about the bison's deep cultural significance, having sustained many Native American tribes for centuries as a source of food, clothing and tools. This year's harvest and cookout are coming up, and all are welcome. lawrenceks.news/48qtoJy

Road, lane, parking lot and intersection closures are set for numerous sites across Lawrence in the near future, including the beginning of the Bob Billings Improvement Project. lawrenceks.news/4nFGFT5

ICYMI: “Quisiera invitar a todos los hispanohablantes para que vengan a ver una obra ... en su propio idioma,” Sofiana Olivera said, inviting Spanish-speakers to enjoy a play in their language, to be performed at the Lawrence Arts Center with English subtitles. lawrenceks.news/3VjtACK

The Lawrence school district today announced plans to open the former Centennial Elementary School as a small high school program, and to expand Langston Hughes Elementary with additional classrooms. lawrenceks.news/4pBNGpO

With no digital fanfare, but the reveal of a mouth-watering window display, a new smoothie shop has opened its doors on the downtown strip, and Lawrencians are flocking to the counter already. lawrenceks.news/42zeBIH

A reception and walking tour of a Lawrence public art exhibit will celebrate the fleeting and the permanent, featuring sculptures, natural paper pulp on trees, a live performance and more. lawrenceks.news/4mlhG6l

A lawsuit filed by Attorney General Kris Kobach to force Kansas leaders to turn over data requested by the federal government heated up this week with sharply worded filings. Via @kansasreflector.com: lawrenceks.news/4pBA9P6

Two tax credit program audits were met with skepticism from the Legislative Post Audit committee, one because it lacked data about usage and the other about concerns the state will lose as much as $1 billion in income tax in the coming years. Via @kansasreflector.com: lawrenceks.news/42DS2CG

In dry years, Tuttle Creek Lake and other reservoirs keep the Kansas River flowing strong enough to provide drinking water for hundreds of thousands of people. But these manmade lakes are disappearing. Via Kansas News Service: lawrenceks.news/3Kazyn1

The Lawrence Public Library will soon host "Booktoberfest," its annual fall series for adult readers with events including trivia, a documentary screening, an after-hours scavenger hunt at the library and more. lawrenceks.news/4pthK6H

On a sunny Saturday at the wetlands, a green heron soars across the sky. Below, Debbie Baker and Kelly Barth of the Lawrence Bird Alliance watch, sharing the experience with a new friend they made that day on the trail. This is a glimpse into birdwatching in Lawrence. lawrenceks.news/4239Jvj

The Kansas Board of Regents answered political pressure to avoid aggressive 2026 budget requests for public universities and colleges by endorsing a plan calling for a $4.6 million cut from the current year’s state appropriation. Via @kansasreflector.com: lawrenceks.news/3I8bIYG

Lawrence City Commission candidates at a forum tonight said annexation is necessary to achieve affordability in the city. They also discussed the city's response to homelessness. lawrenceks.news/4gusFJf

Douglas County commissioners tonight joined city commissioners in approving 555 Stoneridge Drive as the location for Fire Station 6. lawrenceks.news/46od8WW

Two of the Lawrence-area Interstate 70 interchanges will have overnight ramp closures intermittently over the next week for pavement resurfacing. lawrenceks.news/4nFD3R6

The annual Kansas Book Festival will enter its 14th chapter this weekend, and Lawrence authors will speak on topics from KU women's basketball to axe murder to T.S. Elliot. Here are their takes on the Kansas literary scene and some local book recommendations. lawrenceks.news/3K9YGuc

Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast. lawrenceks.news/4pnuRXj #LawrenceCityComm

ICYMI: The first of two Lawrence City Commission candidate forums to be hosted by former mayors is set for this evening at Peaslee Tech. Candidates will not have the questions ahead of time, according to the organizers. lawrenceks.news/3HNrB6G #LawrenceCityComm

The Lawrence City Commission tonight approved 555 Stoneridge Drive for the location of the next fire station, and Douglas County commissioners could follow suit on Wednesday. lawrenceks.news/4psR0U1

Lawrence city commissioners tonight voted 5-0 to increase the rates residents pay for water and wastewater service over each of the next three years. lawrenceks.news/3IobOeJ

Despite concerns voiced by community members, Lawrence city commissioners voted to approve a budget that will include fees for residents to use rec centers, take a fire engine offline and increase the property tax rate. lawrenceks.news/3VRWWIB

Pet of the Week Brutus has been “a gentle shoulder for kids to lean on," according to humane society staff. Now they're hoping that a hero comes to his rescue soon. lawrenceks.news/4gLFAad

Retired District Judge Merlin Wheeler during a hearing Monday admonished the state’s public defense agency for allowing “pretty, petty” infighting to disrupt a capital murder case. Via @kansasreflector.com: lawrenceks.news/4psbOLq

A KU law professor says President Donald Trump’s tariffs against more than 100 countries violate international trade law and harm the United States by undercutting its economy, military alliances and global political influence. Via @kansasreflector.com: lawrenceks.news/41Wn8oX

A new mural honoring the community of La Yarda will be dedicated Saturday, and the public is welcome to attend the celebration. lawrenceks.news/4mudEc8

City of Lawrence staff members will ask city commissioners Tuesday to sign off on 555 Stoneridge Drive as the site of the next fire station, estimated to cost $12.96 million. lawrenceks.news/41QLKzt #LawrenceCityComm

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will likely decide how much city property taxes will increase and how much to charge residents to use the rec centers. lawrenceks.news/4nvWQlH #LawrenceCityComm

Bishop Seabury Academy will host an open house Thursday where visitors can tour the building, meet the faculty, explore the curriculum, learn about tuition assistance and more. lawrenceks.news/47LiC0q

An intensive look at the Kansas substance abuse disorder system reveals gaps in services that can be addressed to provide better care and support statewide, KU researchers said. Via @kansasreflector.com: lawrenceks.news/3I28YMp

With the old Osage name for August — Yellow Flower Moon — named for the many goldenrods and sunflower tribe blooming, it's now a more appropriate name for September due to the longer growing season. Latest @kvalmanac.bsky.social: lawrenceks.news/4n3Ctwj