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Lawrence’s unofficial point-in-time count numbers show more folks seeking shelter
Unofficial numbers released Thursday showed that more people experiencing homelessness in Douglas County were seeking shelter on the day of an annual count than last year, and fewer were unsheltered.
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Free State High permaculture garden, 7th grade sports on school board agenda
The Lawrence school board will consider approving a permaculture garden for Free State High School, sports for 7th graders and more at its meeting Monday.

Douglas County Commission approves mask mandate for kids ages 2-11
A new mask mandate for kids ages 2-11 is now in effect in Douglas County, despite public commenters drawing comparisons to the Holocaust and threatening to unenroll their kids from public schools Wednesday night.

Douglas County Commission to consider monthlong mask mandate for children 2 to 11
The Douglas County Commission on Wednesday will consider a new mask mandate to slow the spread of COVID-19 cases in the population group not yet eligible to receive a vaccination for the respiratory virus: children ages 2 to 11.
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Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Feb. 11, 2025
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 defer decision on sales tax breaks, move forward on analysis for Q39
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday held off on approving a sales tax exemption for Q39 barbecue to redevelop a prominent old downtown building, but voted in favor of seeking further analysis of potential tax breaks.

Q39 barbecue restaurant seeks tax breaks from city to finish downtown Lawrence site
Q39, a Kansas City-based barbecue restaurant working to open a location in downtown Lawrence, is asking the city for tax breaks that the company says are “without doubt” necessary to finish construction and open.
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Reminder: Parking at Douglas County court is limited because of construction
Construction work that has begun at the downtown Judicial and Law Enforcement Center means parking will be limited in the nearby lot for a while to come.

Renovations complete in the Douglas County Commission meeting room
The renovated Douglas County Commission meeting room in the historic courthouse was completed just in time for new elected officials to be sworn in Monday.

Douglas County elected officials sworn in
Several Douglas County elected officials — including two who will expand the county commission to five members and a new district attorney — took their oaths of office during a ceremony Monday morning at the historic county courthouse.