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Kaydi Rudisell
City of Lawrence will remove Watson Park basketball court, prone to flooding, this summer
The city plans to remove the basketball court in Watson Park, which is prone to flooding, during the summer as part of ongoing construction, and it’s not yet clear whether a new court will replace it.
Kaydi Rudisell
City of Lawrence will remove Watson Park basketball court, prone to flooding, this summer
The city plans to remove the basketball court in Watson Park, which is prone to flooding, during the summer as part of ongoing construction, and it’s not yet clear whether a new court will replace it.
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Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Proposed environmental mandate would aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, housing stress for Lawrence renters
The Environmental Sustainability Advisory Board plans to urge Lawrence city commissioners to adopt an environmentally friendly ordinance that could reduce greenhouse gas emissions while saving renters money.
Lawrence has one animal control officer; catching strays falls heavily on the humane society and the public
Since 2020, Lawrence has gone from staffing three animal control officers to one, and pressure has mounted for the Lawrence Humane Society and the public to fill in the coverage gaps.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Douglas County has need for tenant-landlord education, tenant right to counsel, presenters tell commission
As Douglas County commissioners reviewed eviction prevention methods, presenters identified a need for greater public education on tenant-landlord issues, while representatives from Lawrence Tenants called for tenant right to counsel.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Parks and Rec board member resigns, urges city to review how it uses advisory boards
A longtime member of Lawrence’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has stepped down, citing among many concerns that she felt the board’s recommendation against the city charging fees to use rec centers has been effectively buried.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
A sneak peek at ‘Americans’: Smithsonian exhibit in Lawrence will confront depictions of Native Americans
A traveling Smithsonian exhibit opening this weekend at the Watkins will provide a looking glass for issues of Native representation that hit as close to home as Haskell and Arrowhead Stadium.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
KU stadium donation doesn’t change Lawrence city commissioners’ stance on tax breaks; some faculty members voice concerns
When Lawrence city commissioners voted to offer KU up to $94.6M in tax incentives last week for the Gateway District, at least three of five were not aware of a $300M donation that would be announced hours later. Some faculty members have concerns about the project.
USA Gymnastics / Contributed photo
Lawrence gymnast, 14, named to Junior Women’s National Team
Aspiring to take the 2028 Summer Olympics stage, 14-year-old gymnast Aulya Daniels, of Lawrence, has made the Junior Women’s National Team.
Lawrence Parks & Rec board members vote 4-3 to voice firm stance against fees to use rec centers
Lawrence’s Parks and Rec Advisory Board voted 4-3 to make a stronger statement to the city commission against a proposal to implement fees for residents to use Lawrence’s recreation centers.
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputy loses certification for lying about crash location
A former deputy with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has lost his law enforcement certification for lying about the location of a crash in which he was driving a county vehicle.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission to vote on tax incentives for KU stadium project; neighbors and an expert have concerns
As Lawrence city commissioners prepare to vote on a massive tax incentive package for KU’s Gateway Project, neighbors say a required community input process was not completed, and an expert says STAR bonds can be a gamble.
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