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Haskell powwow, native plant restoration projects and more earn heritage grants
A powwow and buffalo harvest to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the Haskell stadium and projects to support native plant restoration are among recipients of this year’s Heritage Conservation Council grants.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for April 14, 2026
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
City commissioners give Bert Nash more time to find path forward for supportive housing
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted to hit pause on clawing back $558,000 in funding provided to Bert Nash for a supportive housing project that has been long delayed.
Maya Smith/Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board hears about new Family Engagement Center, state legislative updates
The Lawrence school board on Monday heard a presentation about the new Family Engagement Center to be located at the current school district offices, as well as some legislative updates.
Jacob Rice / Lawence Times
Haskell powwow, native plant restoration projects and more earn heritage grants
A powwow and buffalo harvest to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the Haskell stadium and projects to support native plant restoration are among recipients of this year’s Heritage Conservation Council grants.
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City thanks resident of North Lawrence camp for managing site, says staff will now take over
The city has thanked camp resident Jennifer Adams for managing the North Lawrence support site for people experiencing homelessness but says her services are no longer needed, and that moving forward, city staff will manage the site.
Lawrence’s Community Police Review Board meeting canceled; recent appointee resigns
Lawrence’s Community Police Review Board will not meet Thursday as planned due to the lack of a quorum, the city announced. In addition, a new member appointed last month has resigned.
Lawrence city manager: Pallet shelter village slated for June, plus more updates on homelessness and housing crisis
The Lawrence city manager shared updates Tuesday about a Pallet shelter village for people experiencing homelessness, possible merger with the Lawrence Community Shelter and more regarding the local affordable housing crisis.
Lawrence city Commission
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for April 14, 2026
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
City commissioners give Bert Nash more time to find path forward for supportive housing
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted to hit pause on clawing back $558,000 in funding provided to Bert Nash for a supportive housing project that has been long delayed.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for April 7, 2026
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
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Jacob Rice / Lawence Times
Haskell powwow, native plant restoration projects and more earn heritage grants
A powwow and buffalo harvest to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the Haskell stadium and projects to support native plant restoration are among recipients of this year’s Heritage Conservation Council grants.
HIV, hepatitis testing to expand for underinsured Douglas County residents
New funding will allow two local health service providers to expand testing for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C through outreach for people who are uninsured and underinsured in Douglas County.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Douglas County Commission approves limited tenant eviction defense pilot program
Following months of tense discourse about tenant right to counsel, Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday voted 3-2 for a pilot program that will grant some tenants facing eviction access to legal representation.
