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Grant funding available for Douglas County projects on cultural and natural heritage, historic preservation
Douglas County community members have an opportunity to earn grant funding for projects that highlight cultural or natural heritage or preserve historic sites.
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Listening session on Douglas County’s mobile response for behavioral health crises set for Tuesday
A Douglas County team wants to find out from community members about their experiences, direct or indirect, with mobile responses for people experiencing mental illness and addiction.
Lawrence Community Police Review Board April 22 meeting preview
The Lawrence Community Police Review Board will meet Thursday evening to review responses to a community survey about a proposed ordinance that would broaden the board’s abilities.
Lawrence City Commission recap for April 20, 2021
The Lawrence City Commission met virtually Tuesday evening. • The commission approved an ordinance that […]
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KU Powwow, Juneteenth, Busker Festival and more to receive city funding
The KU Powwow and Cultural Arts Festival, Free State Festival and Paper Plains Zine Fest are among 32 events set to receive funding from the City of Lawrence this year.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Jan. 14, 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 Commission denies Alvadora Apartments’ request to remove eastern gate
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted against allowing Alvadora Apartments to remove the gate that blocks residents’ access to one of the complex’s two entrances.
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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.
Douglas County Commission meeting room renovations are nearing completion
The Douglas County Commission’s meeting room will have space at the dais for the two new commissioners joining in the new year. The room has also undergone restoration, renovation, reconfiguration and more.