Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Feb. 11, 2025
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 city commissioners defer decision on sales tax breaks, move forward on analysis for Q39
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday held off on approving a sales tax exemption for Q39 barbecue to redevelop a prominent old downtown building, but voted in favor of seeking further analysis of potential tax breaks.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence police say there are ‘more than 2 potential victims’ in elementary school sexual assault case
Lawrence police say they now believe there are more potential victims beyond the two known children who were allegedly sexually assaulted by an employee at Prairie Park Elementary School.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
KU campuses, Lawrence schools to close, plus more snow-related closures for Wednesday, Feb. 12
KU’s campuses will be closed because of snow on Wednesday. Find more closures here as we receive them.
Lawrence Parks and Rec board advances master plan with focus on small upgrades, not big projects
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members voted Monday to recommend approval of a new parks, recreation and culture comprehensive plan that contains goals for new improvements and partnerships but avoids committing to major projects.
August Rudisell / Lawrence Times
Save the date: Lawrence compost facility soon to open for the season
As the sky prepares to drop another several inches of snow on the town, there is good news for those dreaming of warmer days in the garden. Lawrence’s compost facility will soon open for the season.
Winter storm expected to bring 5-9 inches of snow, extreme cold to Lawrence
Lawrence and northeastern Kansas could see 5 to 9 inches of snowfall Tuesday night into Wednesday afternoon.
Lawrence school board president foreshadows potential public comment pause
Lawrence school board President Kelly Jones floated the idea of pausing public comment after a confrontational exchange between the board and a frequent Lawrence public commenter on Monday.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence police investigating alleged sexual assault of elementary school students
Two Prairie Park Elementary School students were allegedly sexually assaulted by an employee of the school, Lawrence police say.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
LINK, a Lawrence meal mainstay, to celebrate 40 years of sharing community, food for all
There’s a place in Lawrence where anyone can get a home-cooked meal, no questions asked. And that’s the way it’s been since LINK launched 40 years ago this month.
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