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Lawrence news November 3, 2025 - 2:42 pm

City of Lawrence wanted almost $1,700 for Sports Pavilion Lawrence financial info

by Cuyler Dunn

The City of Lawrence asked for $1,680 and 30 days to fulfill an open record request seeking information about Sports Pavilion Lawrence’s revenue and expenses. 

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 6, 2025 - 3:17 pm

Lawrence Transit proposing $3 fare for on-demand service; buses would remain fare-free

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence Transit is considering adding a $3 fare for use of its on-demand service as federal grants the city has received in the past are going to expire. Buses would still be free to ride.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news September 16, 2025 - 8:28 pm

Lawrence City Commission approves budget with fees to use rec centers, property tax rate increase

by Mackenzie Clark

Despite concerns voiced by community members, Lawrence city commissioners voted to approve a budget that will include fees for residents to use rec centers, take a fire engine offline and increase the property tax rate.

Lawrence news September 15, 2025 - 8:25 pm

City staff members set sights on 6th and Stoneridge for new Lawrence fire station

by Mackenzie Clark

City of Lawrence staff members will ask city commissioners Tuesday to sign off on 555 Stoneridge Drive as the site of the next fire station, estimated to cost $12.96 million.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news September 15, 2025 - 6:13 pm

Lawrence City Commission to vote on property tax increase, fees to use rec centers

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will likely decide how much city property taxes will increase and how much to charge residents to use the rec centers.

Lawrence news September 14, 2025 - 6:32 pm

Lawrence City Commission to vote on water, wastewater rate increases for next 3 years

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence residents are on track to pay the city an average of almost $200 per month for utilities within the next three years, according to calculations by a local advocate. City commissioners will vote on water and wastewater rate increases on Tuesday.

Lawrence news September 2, 2025 - 11:29 pm

Lawrence City Commission adding items to 2026 budget as final approval looms

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday heard from dozens about the 2026 budget, which will raise property taxes. They asked to add items during a conversation reminiscent of others in recent months, but now final budget approval is coming in two weeks.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news September 1, 2025 - 4:25 pm

Lawrence City Commission to hold public hearings on 2026 budget

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence city commissioners will listen to public feedback about the proposed 2026 budget, which will increase property taxes, during Tuesday’s meeting.

Lawrence news August 27, 2025 - 7:27 pm

Lawrence has one animal control officer; catching strays falls heavily on the humane society and the public

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Since 2020, Lawrence has gone from staffing three animal control officers to one, and pressure has mounted for the Lawrence Humane Society and the public to fill in the coverage gaps.

Lawrence news August 11, 2025 - 7:32 pm

Lawrence Parks & Rec board members vote 4-3 to voice firm stance against fees to use rec centers

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence’s Parks and Rec Advisory Board voted 4-3 to make a stronger statement to the city commission against a proposal to implement fees for residents to use Lawrence’s recreation centers.

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