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Douglas County Treatment and Recovery Center on track for phase 1 opening next month
The county is on a timeline to bring a final operating agreement for the Douglas County Treatment & Recovery Center to the county commission early next month, with the center to partially open soon thereafter, staff said Wednesday.
Lawrence City Commission approves developer’s request to annex land north of Rock Chalk Park to build 300-plus homes
The Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday approved annexing and rezoning land north of city limits, where a developer plans to build 300 or more market-rate homes.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission approves plans for Pallet Shelter Village on former Veritas property
The Lawrence City Commission has approved the purchase of land on North Michigan Street and a contract for temporary shelters for people experiencing homelessness.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Pinkney residents, preschool leaders concerned about plans for homeless shelter site
Residents of Lawrence’s Pinkney neighborhood and staff at a nearby preschool are questioning the site where the city plans to place a “village” for people experiencing homelessness, and how the project would be managed.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Douglas County Treatment and Recovery Center on track for phase 1 opening next month
The county is on a timeline to bring a final operating agreement for the Douglas County Treatment & Recovery Center to the county commission early next month, with the center to partially open soon thereafter, staff said Wednesday.
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Lawrence city primary election candidates reflect, look ahead to November general
Just about an hour passed Tuesday evening between the first and the final unofficial election results, and months of campaigning came to an end for several candidates for local office. For others, a new race among a smaller field of competitors began. And for a few more, it was still unclear whether they’d move on to the Nov. 2 general election.
Lawrence city primary election results: All unofficial results now in; top 6 candidates in each race will advance
Keep an eye on this space for updates as voter turnout numbers start to come in and unofficial poll results become available later this evening. Last update: 10:14 p.m.
Don’t forget to vote! How to find your polling place
Today is the last day to vote in the primary race for Lawrence City Commission and Lawrence school board. Here’s how to find out where you need to go.
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Lawrence City Commission approves developer’s request to annex land north of Rock Chalk Park to build 300-plus homes
The Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday approved annexing and rezoning land north of city limits, where a developer plans to build 300 or more market-rate homes.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission approves plans for Pallet Shelter Village on former Veritas property
The Lawrence City Commission has approved the purchase of land on North Michigan Street and a contract for temporary shelters for people experiencing homelessness.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Pinkney residents, preschool leaders concerned about plans for homeless shelter site
Residents of Lawrence’s Pinkney neighborhood and staff at a nearby preschool are questioning the site where the city plans to place a “village” for people experiencing homelessness, and how the project would be managed.
Douglas County Commission
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Douglas County Treatment and Recovery Center on track for phase 1 opening next month
The county is on a timeline to bring a final operating agreement for the Douglas County Treatment & Recovery Center to the county commission early next month, with the center to partially open soon thereafter, staff said Wednesday.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Justice Matters holds prayer vigil at Douglas County Treatment & Recovery Center
Local activists held a prayer vigil Saturday morning in hopes that the Douglas County Treatment and Recovery Center will open its doors soon.
Douglas County Commission approves slightly modified 5-district map; no special election to fill new seats
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday approved a map dividing the county into five districts, and they will recommend to the governor that the two new commissioners be elected during the 2024 general election.
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