The prospect of data centers coming to Lawrence slipped past many community members 18 months ago, but now some are asking city commissioners to initiate a moratorium against them.
Community members on Tuesday pushed for Lawrence city commissioners to prioritize bike safety along two key streets that run through town.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
City staff members recommend spending millions over the next five years on street maintenance, accessibility and completing more segments of the Lawrence Loop. They recommend against funding a permanent pavilion for the farmers market, a second pool and many other projects.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
A new state law will soon void a Lawrence city ordinance that has helped some residents with low incomes find housing over the past three years.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Thousands of Jayhawks finally made their way through the Campanile Sunday as graduates who no longer had to fear they’d never get their diplomas if they had made the passage sooner.
Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Graduates in Lawrence Virtual School’s Class of 2026 were told Saturday that they don’t need to become perfect — they just need to have the courage to keep learning, keep trying and keep building community.
Jaocb Rice / Lawrence Times
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday approved a contract for a firm to conduct an environmental study, paving the way for an extension of Wakarusa Drive south of Lawrence.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday agreed that they want to move general public comment to the beginning of one meeting each month, starting in June.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday agreed to a settlement for the city to acquire the Riverfront building for $325,000, and SpringHill Suites will vacate the property by April 5, 2027.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board members on Monday approved a change to health insurance plans that will keep costs about the same for the school district but increase costs for employees who wish to keep their current coverage.
