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Lawrence school district reports student entries and exits in 2024-25, class sizes
The Lawrence school district reported that it gained more new students in 2024-25 than it lost from other countries and other public schools in Kansas, but it lost more students than it gained to public schools outside Kansas, homeschooling and private schools.
Lawrence City Commission to consider plan for 200-unit complex in Alvamar neighborhood
City commissioners on Tuesday will consider plans for a 200-unit apartment complex in west Lawrence’s Alvamar neighborhood that another city board already voted against.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
City staff to recommend closing parts of 9th Street through summer; commission to consider
City staff members are recommending portions of Ninth Street stay closed for construction through the summer without opening for the World Cup. City commissioners on Tuesday will consider an extra $4.8M expense related to the project.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Advocates’ draft ordinance aims to put safeguards on Lawrence police camera surveillance tech
Lawrence advocates have drafted an ordinance that aims to create safeguards for the police department’s new system that asks locals to register their security cameras on a list or integrate them for realtime access by police.
Lawrence school district reports student entries and exits in 2024-25, class sizes
The Lawrence school district reported that it gained more new students in 2024-25 than it lost from other countries and other public schools in Kansas, but it lost more students than it gained to public schools outside Kansas, homeschooling and private schools.
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Lawrence City Commission approves overnight winter emergency shelter in two community buildings
With temperatures dropping, Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved a necessary step to help provide winter emergency shelter for those in need.
Lawrence city election results: Larsen, Emerson hold onto early leads; two incumbents unseated
Though two incumbents in Lawrence’s elected offices held onto their seats Tuesday evening, there will be a number of fresh faces serving once two new city commissioners and two new school board members are sworn in.
It’s Election Day! Here’s what you need to know to vote
Today, the voters of Lawrence will elect three city commissioners and three school board members.
Lawrence city Commission
Lawrence City Commission to consider plan for 200-unit complex in Alvamar neighborhood
City commissioners on Tuesday will consider plans for a 200-unit apartment complex in west Lawrence’s Alvamar neighborhood that another city board already voted against.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
City staff to recommend closing parts of 9th Street through summer; commission to consider
City staff members are recommending portions of Ninth Street stay closed for construction through the summer without opening for the World Cup. City commissioners on Tuesday will consider an extra $4.8M expense related to the project.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Advocates’ draft ordinance aims to put safeguards on Lawrence police camera surveillance tech
Lawrence advocates have drafted an ordinance that aims to create safeguards for the police department’s new system that asks locals to register their security cameras on a list or integrate them for realtime access by police.
Douglas County Commission
Douglas County commissioners vote to allow environmental testing for proposed solar farm; will now seek judicial review
Douglas County commissioners voted to allow a proposed solar farm to begin environmental testing on land in Grant Township amid pending litigation and opposition from the township board.
Douglas County to expand property tax rebate program for seniors, disabled veterans
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday voted to expand a property tax rebate program with a goal of offering further assistance to seniors with low incomes and veterans who are disabled.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Panel of Lawrence public officials wrestle with free speech in government forums
Lawrence elected officials and civic professionals speaking during a panel Monday identified trends they say disrupt the public discourse necessary to make progress.
