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Douglas County Commission to consider a limited tenant right to counsel pilot program
The Douglas County Commission on Wednesday will review staff recommendations to create a limited tenant right to counsel pilot program for 2027, despite an advocacy group’s calls for a program to support all renters facing eviction.
Nathan Kramer/Lawrence Times
Douglas County Commission to consider a limited tenant right to counsel pilot program
The Douglas County Commission on Wednesday will review staff recommendations to create a limited tenant right to counsel pilot program for 2027, despite an advocacy group’s calls for a program to support all renters facing eviction.
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Lawrence activists to celebrate city’s safe haven ordinance with ‘Party Like It’s 9999’
Activists with No SB 180 in Lawrence, who recently saw the Lawrence City Commission act quickly to pass a local ordinance against Kansas’ anti-trans legislation, are celebrating their successful campaign with a party this week.
Lawrence City Commission’s first meeting with consent agenda change is Tuesday; here’s what the change looks like
Members of the public no longer have the option to pull most items from the Lawrence City Commission’s consent agenda for discussion under a change approved last week. Here’s what the change looks like on this week’s agenda.
See where Lawrence City Commission, school board primary candidates fared best
Both the Lawrence City Commission and Lawrence school board primary races showed east-west splits when looking at which candidates came in first at each polling place.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Photos: Lawrence Back to School Safety Fair returns
The Back to School Safety Fair returned Saturday for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Local first responders, emergency preparedness pros, volunteers and more were on hand to quiz attendees on safety knowledge, offer tips and even fit kids with free helmets.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Four men charged in Lawrence rape of intoxicated woman all to stand trial
A Douglas County judge ruled Friday that all four men accused of raping an intoxicated woman and posting videos of the incident to social media will face a jury trial. The judge said just because the woman has done sex work doesn’t mean people can violate her.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Pallet Shelter Village will have 50 cabins, new site plans show
The Pallet Shelter Village coming soon to North Michigan Street will include about 25 fewer cabin-style units than previously anticipated, according to site plans the city released Friday. The city is also still seeking a site operator.
Mark Potts / Lawrence Times
Stormy weather likely in Lawrence this weekend
Potentially severe storms are likely Friday and Saturday in Lawrence, the National Weather Service office in Topeka warns.
Kansas police who lose their law enforcement license for misconduct can still work in jails
One former Lawrence Police Officer was charged with a crime after pinning his wife to the couch during an argument. He lost his job, but then found work at a jail.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Ribbon cutting set for Lyons Park splash pad
The city will soon host a ribbon cutting for a new splash pad in North Lawrence.
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Man sentenced to time served in case that highlighted conflict between Douglas County sheriff, DA
A plea deal Thursday resulted in a Lawrence man being convicted of one misdemeanor, seeing three cases dropped and getting out of jail on time served.
His case was the latest to call attention to an ongoing dispute between the Douglas County sheriff and district attorney.
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Judge: Douglas County DA did not withhold information that should’ve been turned over to defense attorney
A judge has ruled that prosecutors did not withhold information that should have been turned over to a defense attorney regarding an ex-deputy accused of violating law and policy. This case, the latest to highlight an ongoing conflict between the DA and the sheriff, leaves some questions lingering.
Back to school safety fair to promote community safety awareness
Douglas County community members during an upcoming fair will be able to engage with first responders and learn about accessing public safety resources in the area.
How Lawrence elections work: Get a glimpse behind the scenes
This episode of Lawrence Times TV gives a behind-the-scenes look at the Douglas County election headquarters, just hours before they announced the results of Tuesday’s primary election.
Public can no longer pull most items from Lawrence City Commission consent agenda
Members of the public can no longer request to pull most items from the Lawrence City Commission’s consent agenda during meetings, commissioners voted Tuesday. Commissioners also discussed changing public comment procedures.
First Management will get tax breaks from city for downtown headquarters
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved First Management Inc.’s request for about $180,000 in tax breaks to construct its corporate headquarters in downtown Lawrence.
