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City board recommends Bert Nash repay funding for housing that won’t come to fruition
Bert Nash will not be able to develop a supportive housing project in Lawrence, and the Affordable Housing Advisory Board voted 4-1 Thursday to recommend the city claw back $558,000 in funding.
Douglas County commissioners extend permit for planned solar farm north of Lawrence
Douglas County commissioners voted 4-1 Wednesday to extend a permit by one year for a planned solar farm north of Lawrence, as a court injunction is still blocking progress on the facility’s construction.
Logan Pierson / Lawrence Times
Muralist plans to invite community to help paint Vermont Street garage project
Tokeya Waci U Richardson will be inviting Lawrence folks to help him paint the Vermont Street garage mural to instill community ownership in the project.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for March 10, 2026
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
City board recommends Bert Nash repay funding for housing that won’t come to fruition
Bert Nash will not be able to develop a supportive housing project in Lawrence, and the Affordable Housing Advisory Board voted 4-1 Thursday to recommend the city claw back $558,000 in funding.
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August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board to consider about $4.16M to prep Centennial building for new program
The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider bids totaling about $4.16 million to ready the former Centennial Elementary School building to serve as a new flexible high school option.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawyers for Kansas state departments see benefit to monthlong delay in enforcing anti-transgender bill
Legal representatives for two Kansas state departments said Friday that there would be benefits to delaying the enforcement of a new anti-transgender bill for another month, drawing an apparent concession from AG Kris Kobach.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
No charges filed in fatal Lawrence City Hall shooting
The Douglas County district attorney’s office announced Friday that it will not file charges against anyone in January’s fatal shooting inside Lawrence City Hall.
Lawrence city Commission
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for March 10, 2026
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 hesitate to make budget cuts but support fire station
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday struggled to specify where they want to make cuts in the 2027 budget, but they agreed they want to proceed with building a new fire station. They’ll ask community members to help find $4.5 million in cuts.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Property tax increase, request for sales tax increase in early plans for Lawrence’s 2027 budget
A 3-mill property tax rate increase and the possibility of asking voters to increase a sales tax for transit are included in an early glance at the City of Lawrence’s 2027 budget plan. Commissioners will discuss it on Tuesday.
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Douglas County commissioners extend permit for planned solar farm north of Lawrence
Douglas County commissioners voted 4-1 Wednesday to extend a permit by one year for a planned solar farm north of Lawrence, as a court injunction is still blocking progress on the facility’s construction.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Douglas County commissioners to consider extending permits for potential solar farm north of Lawrence
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday will consider extending permits for a potential solar farm north of Lawrence while a court injunction blocks progress on the facility’s construction.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Report suggests solutions to help single mothers in Douglas County
Single mothers in Douglas County regularly endure overlapping struggles to find housing, food and health care, according to a report produced by the county, KU and a handful of other local agencies.
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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board hires consultant for enrollment projections, online map
The Lawrence school board on Monday approved a contract with a familiar consulting firm to complete enrollment projections and launch an updated online map for the district.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
New and reelected Lawrence school board members sworn in
The newly elected and reelected Lawrence school board members took their oaths on Monday to serve Lawrence Public Schools.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board to consider hiring consultants for enrollment projections, online map
The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider contracting with a consulting firm to complete enrollment projections and launch an online map for the district. Four board members will also begin their new terms.
