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Group’s plans would enhance access to Kansas Riverfront in Lawrence; city commissioners receptive
The Lawrence City Commission heard a presentation on Tuesday night about a transportation project that seeks to add connectivity and access to the Kansas River.
Douglas County Commission to consider extending mask mandate for children ages 2-11
The Douglas County Commission on Wednesday will discuss a possible extension of the countywide mask mandate for kids put into place last month.
Lawrence Arts Center
Several Lawrence City Commission, Lawrence school board forums coming up
As we near the general election on Nov. 2, several local groups are planning candidate forums to help Lawrence voters make up their minds.
Lucie Krisman / The Lawrence Times
City of Lawrence considering long-term expansion of parklet program; staff seeks feedback
Last summer, the city of Lawrence started implementing temporary parklets to expand outdoor seating for businesses during COVID-19. Now those parklets might be around for a while longer.
Group’s plans would enhance access to Kansas Riverfront in Lawrence; city commissioners receptive
The Lawrence City Commission heard a presentation on Tuesday night about a transportation project that seeks to add connectivity and access to the Kansas River.
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Douglas County Commission to consider extending mask mandate for children ages 2-11
The Douglas County Commission on Wednesday will discuss a possible extension of the countywide mask mandate for kids put into place last month.
Lawrence Arts Center
Several Lawrence City Commission, Lawrence school board forums coming up
As we near the general election on Nov. 2, several local groups are planning candidate forums to help Lawrence voters make up their minds.
Lucie Krisman / The Lawrence Times
City of Lawrence considering long-term expansion of parklet program; staff seeks feedback
Last summer, the city of Lawrence started implementing temporary parklets to expand outdoor seating for businesses during COVID-19. Now those parklets might be around for a while longer.
Lawrence city Commission
Group’s plans would enhance access to Kansas Riverfront in Lawrence; city commissioners receptive
The Lawrence City Commission heard a presentation on Tuesday night about a transportation project that seeks to add connectivity and access to the Kansas River.
Lawrence City Commission approves design for public art piece at police headquarters
The Lawrence Police Department headquarters will soon feature a new piece of public art.
Lawrence City Commission hears updates on police policy, decriminalization of poverty
Members of the Lawrence City Commission received an update about the Lawrence Police Department’s progress toward a lengthy list of improvement goals at Tuesday’s meeting.
Douglas County Commission
Douglas County Commission to consider extending mask mandate for children ages 2-11
The Douglas County Commission on Wednesday will discuss a possible extension of the countywide mask mandate for kids put into place last month.
Douglas County Commission approves homelessness resources, discusses options for federal funds
The Douglas County Commission approved new funding toward addressing local homelessness and discussed federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act at Wednesday’s meeting.
Douglas County Commission approves new health order, funding for homelessness assessment
The Douglas County Commission on Wednesday approved a new emergency health order for people experiencing homelessness, aimed at minimizing COVID-19 exposure.
