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Lawrence school board to consider $100K contract for enrollment analysis, renewing Gaggle for $53K
Another contract with RSP & Associates, a consulting firm that provides analyses for the Lawrence school district, and a renewal for the district’s student surveillance software are up for the school board’s consideration Monday.
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Four people displaced after overnight house fire in Lawrence
Four people have been displaced after an overnight fire at a home near Eighth and Illinois streets in Lawrence.
Fire destroys Cielito Lindo in downtown Lawrence
Cielito Lindo, a popular Mexican and Latin American restaurant in downtown Lawrence, was destroyed by a fire Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
Douglas County Commission meeting room in historic courthouse to receive $1.36M preservation, renovation
The Douglas County Commission’s meeting room in the historic downtown courthouse will soon see an estimated $1.36 million in renovations to make room for two new commissioners coming to the dais.
Cover Kansas navigators to offer help signing up for health insurance marketplace
Navigators with Cover Kansas will be available in the Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health lobby Thursday to help people sign up for coverage through the federal Health Insurance Marketplace.
Student musicians from Lawrence middle schools and KU to join together for ‘Brassmas’ concert
Lawrence middle school student musicians who play trombone, baritone and tuba will join with KU brass to perform the first “Brassmas” holiday concert, set for Thursday.
EPA fines Lawrence landfill over methane violations
Owners of a dump near Lawrence will have to pay more than $34,000 in upgrades and penalties for violating clean air regulations, the Environmental Protection Agency announced Tuesday.
Gym at Holcom Park rec center to close temporarily for maintenance
The city is closing the gym at Holcom Park Recreation Center for a week for refinishing and maintenance, but the rest of the facility will remain open.
Inclusive Holiday Market to feature more than 100 diverse vendors
Local organizers aim to uplift inclusivity in the Lawrence holiday market scene with a new event that will unite more than 100 diverse vendors. It’s set for Saturday at the Lied Center.
Lawrence City Commission approves stormwater, solid waste rate increases
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved proposed increases to stormwater and solid waste rates that will add an average of about $2 to residents’ monthly utility bills.
Lawsuit against City of Lawrence asks for court order to disband camps for people experiencing homelessness
Several business owners have filed a lawsuit against the City of Lawrence, asking the court to order the city to disband two camp areas where people experiencing homelessness are living.
New shade structure for accessible playground soon to be completed; ribbon cutting set for Friday
A new shade structure to improve the Ryan Gray Playground for All Children in Lawrence is set to be finished this week, and a celebration is planned Friday.
City to hold open house to discuss plans for section of Lawrence Loop near Kansas River bridge
City staff members and a steering committee on Wednesday will hold an open house to discuss plans to fill in a section of the Lawrence Loop and potentially transform the downtown riverfront area.
KU names Paul Popiel dean of School of Music
KU has named Paul Popiel, the interim dean of the School of Music, to the permanent position.
Liberty Memorial Central Middle School will become a STEAM school next year
Liberty Memorial Central Middle School will become a STEAM — Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math — school beginning next year, school board members decided Monday.
Lawrence school board says goodbye to two members as their terms end
The final Lawrence school board meeting of 2023 on Monday was also the final meeting for two board members, Erica Hill and Paula Vann.