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Lawrence’s new city manager looks for ‘win-win’ in city growth and development
Lawrence City Manager Majed Al-Ghafry floated the idea of a new downtown department and said the city should remain open to exploring data centers during a chamber of commerce event this week.
Developers to pitch flight school for women in Lawrence as part of STAR bond projects
A women’s flight school is the newest addition to a sweeping set of proposed developments in Lawrence that a developer is seeking to link with a STAR bond district.
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Lawrence board considers how to make airport an economic powerhouse for the community
Members of Lawrence’s Aviation Advisory Board think that with the right planning, the regional airport could become more accessible to the public and a linchpin of the city’s economic development.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Douglas County Commission approves pilot for extended-stay housing at Lawrence Community Shelter
Douglas County commissioners voted 4-1 to approve a pilot project that will turn some shipping container shelters at the Lawrence Community Shelter into extended-stay housing.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Lawrence’s new city manager looks for ‘win-win’ in city growth and development
Lawrence City Manager Majed Al-Ghafry floated the idea of a new downtown department and said the city should remain open to exploring data centers during a chamber of commerce event this week.
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Lawrence City Commission candidates discuss DEI in city policy, budget issues and more
The four candidates vying for two Lawrence City Commission seats shared their views on diversity, equity and inclusion in city policy in the face of changes at the federal level, the budget and more during a forum Saturday.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Reminder: Just a few days left to register to vote, update registration for city election
Just days remain before the deadline to register to vote or update your voter registration for the upcoming Lawrence City Commission and school board election.
Douglas County to expand property tax rebate program for seniors, disabled veterans
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday voted to expand a property tax rebate program with a goal of offering further assistance to seniors with low incomes and veterans who are disabled.
Lawrence city Commission
Developers to pitch flight school for women in Lawrence as part of STAR bond projects
A women’s flight school is the newest addition to a sweeping set of proposed developments in Lawrence that a developer is seeking to link with a STAR bond district.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Oct. 6, 2026
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
Lawrence City Commission approves updated bikes plan
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved a plan that will shape bicycle safety and infrastructure priorities for the next five years.
Douglas County Commission
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Douglas County Commission approves pilot for extended-stay housing at Lawrence Community Shelter
Douglas County commissioners voted 4-1 to approve a pilot project that will turn some shipping container shelters at the Lawrence Community Shelter into extended-stay housing.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Douglas County Commission discusses conservation, recreation in plan for Wakarusa River Valley
Ecological protection, recreation opportunities and cultural access are all part of Douglas County’s draft Wakarusa River Valley plan, which the county commission learned more about Wednesday.
Douglas County Commission to hear more about plan for Wakarusa River Valley
The Douglas County Commission on Wednesday will discuss a plan for future collaboration in the Wakarusa River Valley.
Lawrence School Board
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Preview: Lawrence school board meeting, April 12
District to decide future use of Kennedy Elementary building Lawrence school board members will meet […]
Lawrence school district faces scrutiny in plan to close Kennedy classrooms
The Kennedy Elementary community showed up again Wednesday night for the last of two virtual […]
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Hundreds sign online petition to ‘Keep Kennedy Elementary K-5’
Opponents of the Lawrence school district’s proposal to develop an early childhood community center at […]
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