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More than 20 public commenters railed against Lawrence city commissioners Tuesday night for approving a camera integration program the police department rolled out last month without public input.
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Work is underway on an expansion of the Lawrence Community Shelter. Two dozen cabin-like shelters will soon be constructed behind the main building. LCS’ director shared updates and plans during a recent tour of the grounds.
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So far this month, Lawrence has received 3 more inches of rain than on average, according to a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. There may be more rain later this week.
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Two men are dead following a shooting Thursday evening in Lawrence, and a woman remained hospitalized in critical condition as of early Friday, according to police.
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As 85-year-old Joe Douglas stood near Watson Park belting out a civil rights-era Pete Seeger song during Thursday’s “Good Trouble Lives On” protest, he reflected on a time of upheaval that he said was strikingly similar to today’s political landscape.
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Lawrence city commissioners voted to set their maximum property tax rate for 2026 above city staff members’ recommendation. However, they said they aim to reduce it as they continue budget discussions in the coming weeks and months.
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A majority of Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday said they’d support charging residents fees to use recreation centers.
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Members of the Lawrence Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on Monday said they would not be representing the community if they did not oppose a proposal to charge fees to use the city’s recreation centers.
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A recent “Know Your Rights” presentation provided legal resources to tenants in Lawrence, demonstrating that they have recourse to fight evictions in court.
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19th Street between Haskell Avenue and Harper Street will close to traffic Tuesday, and there will be overnight work at 9th and Iowa later in the week.
