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Lawrence school board to meet with few agenda items, including some capital projects
The Lawrence school board will open its Monday meeting with executive sessions, followed by a sparse agenda that includes a few capital improvement projects and a settlement agreement.
Kansas House Democrat rebukes Republican’s remarks about ‘filthy’ renters in debate over protections
Rep. Brooklynne Mosley, of Lawrence, told Kansas House members she would pray for those who favor corporate landlords over renters and lashed out at a Republican who complained about “filthy” renters.
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.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Feb. 17, 2026
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board to meet with few agenda items, including some capital projects
The Lawrence school board will open its Monday meeting with executive sessions, followed by a sparse agenda that includes a few capital improvement projects and a settlement agreement.
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Lawrence Parks & Rec releases proposed fees to use recreation centers
Annual memberships to use Lawrence’s recreation centers — currently admission-free — will cost $250 per adult, or $150 per senior or youth, if the Parks and Recreation department’s proposal is approved.
Lawrence Times
Cardboard recycling dumpster now available at Douglas County Fairgrounds
As cardboard recycling dumpsters at local grocery stores have been filling up fast, the City of Lawrence has added a new location at the Douglas County Fairgrounds to help meet the demand.
City of Lawrence offering forgivable loans for property owners to repair their homes
The City of Lawrence is taking applications for funding to help financially stressed property owners rehabilitate their homes, bring properties into compliance with codes and improve energy efficiency.
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Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Feb. 17, 2026
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence city commissioners won’t restore free senior swim days as they await more data
Lawrence city commissioners considered reinstating free senior swim on Wednesdays at the Indoor Aquatic Center, but they chose to hold off until they have more data about rec center usage following fee implementation.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
City of Lawrence has hit goal for paid rec center memberships but might not reach projected revenue
Although the city has netted its goal of total paid rec center memberships, that doesn’t mean its revenue goal is a shoo-in.
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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.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Applications open in Douglas County for cultural, natural heritage and historic preservation grants
People in Douglas County can apply to receive grant funding for projects focused on cultural and natural heritage as well as historic preservation.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
‘We’re regressing’: Douglas County commissioners again bump tenant right to counsel program to back burner
Although Douglas County has expressed commitment to tenant right to counsel and has engaged in implementation discussions for months, a majority of county commissioners Wednesday opted instead to have county staff do more research on mediation.
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Lawrence school board to discuss contract with teachers union, move forward with filling vacant seat
Lawrence school board members on Monday will discuss a 2022-23 contract that would give all teachers and certified staff in the district an $825 raise. They’ll also consider which of 13 applicants for a vacant board seat they want to interview.
Meet the 13 applicants for the Lawrence school board vacancy
The call for community members interested in filling a vacant Lawrence school board seat has yielded a baker’s dozen responses.
Lawrence police hoping for 6 school resource officers this year; some school board members hesitant
Although Lawrence school board members spoke highly about the Lawrence police officers serving as SROs, some have voiced concerns about the potential for students whose mental health may be struggling to interact with the criminal justice system — particularly at the middle school level.
