Around 100 people regularly brave the summer heat and push themselves to their limits in hopes of getting their hands on coveted "Dog Days" T-shirts. Don "Red Dog" Gardner has led the community workouts for more than four decades. lawrenceks.news/45bp2Dd

Lawrence Disability Pride will commemorate the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act with a celebration to foster a local network of support and a more disability-aware community. lawrenceks.news/4w5zYhC

The 2026 Douglas County Fair will bring back crowd favorites like the demolition derby, a carnival, pony rides, cornhole tournaments and more. lawrenceks.news/4fhk6Bu

ICYMI: Lawrence Central Rotary is set to host the 16th annual Lawrence Community Bike Ride, a free event open to cyclists of all ages and skill levels. lawrenceks.news/4wW5DlV

Work on Iowa Street continues, and a mile of westbound 27th Street will close for maintenance starting next week. lawrenceks.news/3T57IgB

The young apprentice artists of Van Go have created 20 new benches for clients all over town, and they're preparing to unveil them at their upcoming Benchmark event. lawrenceks.news/3RDtRSK

An upcoming event will seek to bring the community to the table for food and small group discussions to share experiences, ideas and hopes for Indigenous food systems. lawrenceks.news/4bNRIpw

Rick “Tiger” Dowdell’s name and story now live on through a historical marker unveiled tonight, the 56th anniversary of when the teen was shot and killed by a Lawrence police officer. lawrenceks.news/3RoJHQW

Douglas County Commission candidates discussed data centers, development of county wetlands and farmlands, budget priorities, NDAs and more at a forum this evening. lawrenceks.news/3TG8xfS

Vinyl enthusiasts and casual listeners alike are invited to gather for a Record Swap Night focused on sharing and discovering music. lawrenceks.news/3RG0NKj

What do Elf the dog and Buddy in the movie “Elf” have in common? They both love to sing. lawrenceks.news/4vTqdCx

A Douglas County judge issued a temporary injunction today to allow the counting of advance mail ballots postmarked by Election Day but arriving at county offices up to three days after polls closed. Via @kansasreflector.com: lawrenceks.news/44udYRz

Every registered Kansas voter has a chance to weigh in on a proposed constitutional amendment that would change to electing state Supreme Court justices. Early voting is underway. Via Kansas News Service: lawrenceks.news/4vxTPVw

The Lawrence City Band ended its summer concert series this evening with a fond farewell to conductor Paul Popiel, who is leaving to take a job at his alma mater. lawrenceks.news/44sXSHQ

Volunteers spent this evening helping plant native plant species at Midco Prairie, a project designed to bring prairie, wetland and woodland habitats into downtown Lawrence. lawrenceks.news/4aVilbS

Douglas County commissioners have approved a slight reduction to the property tax rate for 2027, though most property owners will still see tax increases because of valuation increases. lawrenceks.news/4wOVdo3

Éabha Klinksick, a 13-year-old West Middle School student, researched and created one of 12 projects chosen for a public showcase at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. lawrenceks.news/4f6hIi8

Kansas cases of a foodborne illness that causes explosive diarrhea doubled this week to 55, and a national health agency said cases exceeded 7,000 nationwide. Via @kansasreflector.com: lawrenceks.news/4fiHa2P

Lawrence city commissioners tonight approved a maximum property tax rate for next year on a 4-1 vote. They also agreed to ask voters to approve a sales tax increase to fund Lawrence Transit. lawrenceks.news/4wJ1zoO

City commissioners have unanimously approved a two-year moratorium on large-scale data centers in Lawrence, extending an original one-year proposal, while city staff study longer-term code changes. lawrenceks.news/4pivS33

Reminder: Big Boy, the world’s largest steam locomotive, is set to pass through the Union Pacific depot in North Lawrence next week. lawrenceks.news/4weqT6f

Two Democrats are running to represent parts of central, eastern and southeastern Lawrence as the representative for House District 10. Here's where they stand on some key issues. lawrenceks.news/4pjcV0e

Community members are invited to assist with a prairie restoration workday at the Midco Prairie in downtown Lawrence. lawrenceks.news/4ylggjB

"We need to find our common strength. That means rejecting the fear and hatred the GOP manufactures to keep us divided and weak," TJ Campsey writes in this column. lawrenceks.news/44vin6E

A Democrat and a Libertarian are vying to represent Baldwin City, parts of south-central Lawrence and much of southeastern Douglas County as the commissioner for District 5. They won't face off until Nov., but here's where they stand on key local issues in the meantime. lawrenceks.news/dgcocomm5-26

Two Democrats are running to represent Eudora, parts of eastern Lawrence, and east-central Douglas County as the commissioner for District 4. Here's where they stand on key local issues. lawrenceks.news/dgcocomm4-26

Two Democrats are running to represent parts of northern, northwestern and central Lawrence as the Douglas County commissioner for District 1. Here's where they stand on key local issues. lawrenceks.news/dgcocomm1-26

Paul Popiel, Lawrence City Band co-conductor and dean of the KU School of Music, will soon take his talents to Notre Dame — but not before conducting one final performance in South Park on Wednesday. lawrenceks.news/4fxZ42J

Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly has filled a vacancy on the Kansas Supreme Court by selecting Johnson County District Judge Chris Jayaram, who has focused on a civil case docket after a 20-year career in private practice. Via @kansasreflector.com: lawrenceks.news/4plATrK

A transgender woman who works at KU was notified Friday that she had been reported for using the women’s restroom. lawrenceks.news/4f02TxG

You might see Cope's treefrog perched on the outside of your window after dark, waiting for a bug drawn by your house lights to become a meal. You might also hear its call, which will be fading in hotter, drier days. Latest @kvalmanac.bsky.social: lawrenceks.news/4pf6vz8

Markers to honor two teenagers killed by Lawrence police in 1970 will be unveiled in the coming days. Their families spoke today about the battle to memorialize their loved ones. lawrenceks.news/4w20V5W

Just days remain before the deadline to register to vote or update your voter registration for the upcoming primary election, which includes a constitutional amendment and some Douglas County Commission seats. lawrenceks.news/4fdcdNB

"On Aug. 4, voters will see a ballot question asking if we should start directly electing our Kansas Supreme Court justices. … The threat to fairness of our public schools is one of the main reasons I’ll be voting ‘no,’" Suzanne Wikle writes in this column. lawrenceks.news/4pcRqOx

The number of virtual and non-public school students taking part in public school activities across Kansas jumped 154% in the past three years after a 2023 law forced school districts to allow participation, an audit found. Via @kansasreflector.com: lawrenceks.news/4aMmoqY

A fresh group of artists are moving into vacant downtown spaces in an expansion of the OpenStudios Lawrence program as the first participants have wrapped up their stint. lawrenceks.news/3RqyW0C

Haskell has set a date to celebrate 100 years of the memorial arch and stadium on campus. lawrenceks.news/3TsvqDu

Lawrence Central Rotary is set to host the 16th annual Lawrence Community Bike Ride, a free event open to cyclists of all ages and skill levels. lawrenceks.news/4wW5DlV

Extension Master Food Volunteers host regular sessions to help Douglas County folks apply for SNAP. Here is their July schedule, plus more summer food support. lawrenceks.news/3SOAnq8

Lawrence city commissioners will soon consider whether to implement a one-year moratorium banning data centers in the city, though the proposed ordinance does leave room for exceptions. lawrenceks.news/4vpPQKW

Local artist Dave Loewenstein is planning a new mural inspired by star charts, local wildlife and the Burroughs Creek Trail for Free State’s Eastside Brewery. lawrenceks.news/4wEcG2s

A retelling of “Eurydice,” a farcical love story drawing from Italian commedia dell’arte, “The Spongebob Musical” and ballet will all take the stage for the 2026-27 KU Theatre & Dance season. lawrenceks.news/44ZfICg

The ACLU of Kansas and League of Women Voters of Kansas put the secretary of state on notice of a potential lawsuit alleging a new election-related state statute conflicts with federal election law. Via @kansasreflector.com: lawrenceks.news/44hwxs2

Algerians and Lawrencians proved to the world (and perhaps to ourselves) that it is possible to build bridges and break barriers, Tai Edwards writes in this letter to the Times. lawrenceks.news/4yt2iMG

A new online portal allows people in Kansas to file motions asking the court to remove their eviction records. lawrenceks.news/4eY3AGg

Consultants leading a study on the North Lawrence corridor — including portions of Grant Township — presented development and safety proposals for community feedback tonight. Folks can still vote online. lawrenceks.news/4frX7os

The camaraderie between Lawrence and Algeria may not end with the World Cup. Sister Cities Lawrence met tonight to discuss a possible partnership with Biskra, Algeria. lawrenceks.news/4vUqC8g

We're celebrating one year of Pet of the Week. We’ve highlighted 46 dogs, and nearly three quarters of them have found their forever families. Here are the pups who are still looking for their people. lawrenceks.news/4h3t2wM

The Lawrence community is invited to a commemorative program to honor Tiger Dowdell and Nick Rice, two teens who were shot and killed by police in 1970. Historic markers will also be unveiled this month. lawrenceks.news/4goyj1N

Lawrence city commissioners and community members voiced thoughts and concerns about the proposed 2027 budget, which would include the largest property tax rate increase the city has implemented in at least the past five years. lawrenceks.news/4aGFsqA