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Lawrence school board to hear updated equity data, consider contract with consultant for boundary analyses
The Lawrence school board on Monday will hear an update on equity data from this fall and also consider approving a contract for a consultant to help complete high school boundary analyses.
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Black people face higher bail bonds in Douglas County, report shows; CJCC to discuss
On average, Black people must pay higher bond amounts than people of other races to be released from the Douglas County jail, according to a new report.
Photos: Crews assess how to return Kaw Nation’s prayer rock
Crews were at work Thursday morning in Lawrence to determine how exactly to move a massive boulder in order to return it to its rightful owners.
Lawrence, Douglas County have opportunity for millions in funding to help end homelessness
Lawrence has a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity for funding to combat homelessness and houselessness, according to a state official.
Lawrence city Commission
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Oct. 15, 2024
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
Lawrence city commissioners vote to keep City Hall downtown
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday said it’s important to keep City Hall downtown before voting 3-2 against the purchase of a building near Sixth and Iowa to become the city’s new home.
Lawrence City Commission supports renovating pool, axes redesign that would have cut swim space
The Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday favored a plan to maintain the Outdoor Aquatic Center’s current design and rehabilitate much of the infrastructure.
Douglas County Commission
Meet the candidates for Douglas County Commission District 2
Shannon Reid (D) and Brad Chun (I) shared their top reasons for running for Douglas County Commission District 2, how they’d aim to lower property taxes and more.
Meet the candidates for Douglas County Commission District 3
We asked Karen Willey (D) and Pam McDermott (R) for their positions on wind and solar energy, what questions they’d ask their opponent in the race for Douglas County Commission District 3 and more.
Meet the candidates for Douglas County Commission District 4
Candidates Gene Dorsey (D), Steve Jacob (L) and Timothy Bruce (R) shared the personal experiences that they believe qualify them to represent Douglas County Commission District 4, their views on solar and wind energy, and more.