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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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Lawrence board gives initial green light to approve $1.2M in affordable housing projects this year
Lawrence’s Affordable Housing Advisory Board on Monday gave an initial approval of the funding level it intends to allocate later this year to applicants focused on housing services — an increase of 175% over the funds that were available last year.
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NAACP forum asks Lawrence City Commission candidates for ideas on housing, police reform
The eight candidates campaigning for seats on the Lawrence City Commission took questions on affordable housing and police reform, among other topics, during a forum hosted by the Lawrence chapter of the NAACP on Saturday.
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.
