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Lawrence news January 4, 2026 - 11:28 am

Lawrence City Commission to discuss new affordable housing policy draft

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will discuss an updated draft affordable housing policy aiming to increase development to meet community needs and clarify requirements for developers seeking city funds.

Lawrence news December 30, 2025 - 3:25 pm

City of Lawrence receives grant to study road conditions, change some traffic light patterns

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

The City of Lawrence has received a grant to run an audit of two major thoroughfares, change the timing of some traffic lights and supplement a written safety plan.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 29, 2025 - 6:11 pm

Lawrence community members can ask questions about planned fire station during upcoming session

by Lawrence Times

A public engagement event hosted by the city will allow residents to speak with the project team that’s planning the new fire station that’s coming to Sixth and Stoneridge.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 29, 2025 - 5:57 pm

Here’s how to apply to access Lawrence’s rec centers for free

by Mackenzie Clark

The City of Lawrence will start charging fees for adults to use recreation centers effective next Monday, but people who have already qualified for certain benefits can now apply for free access.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events December 29, 2025 - 3:57 pm

Applications for Lawrence’s community arts grants open Wednesday

by Maya Hodison

The City of Lawrence will soon welcome arts grant applications for projects with community value, including work focused on equity and inclusion and sustainability.

Wulfe Wulfemeyer/Lawrence Times
Business December 23, 2025 - 6:55 pm

Some 9th Street businesses weigh in on how road closure is affecting their bottom lines

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Business trends are fluctuating for two restaurants and a retail store on Ninth Street this holiday season as they navigate the new normal of a long-term road closure for a major city project.

Lawrence news December 19, 2025 - 5:54 pm

City of Lawrence snowplow, newly dubbed ‘The Blizzard of Oz,’ ready to take to the streets

by Lawrence Times

“Taylor Drift” was so last season. Now, there’s a new name in town among the city’s snowplow fleet, and the machine has been adorned with a custom magnet.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events December 14, 2025 - 5:00 pm

Champions of Lawrence arts celebrated at 25th Phoenix Awards

by Maya Hodison

More supportive spaces for Native American youth to grow in the arts and entrepreneurship are always needed, said Rachael Lackey, one of six Phoenix Award recipients recognized Sunday for their contributions to Lawrence arts.

Environment December 12, 2025 - 7:58 pm

Lawrence advisory boards will reevaluate city’s goal to achieve fully renewable energy usage

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Members of two Lawrence advisory boards will soon put their heads together to evaluate whether the city’s renewable energy goals are realistic, and how they line up with overarching sustainability plans for the county.

Lawrence news December 11, 2025 - 6:36 pm

End of construction on Iowa Street is in sight; road to fully reopen next week

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Lawrence motorists may have noticed four open lanes on Iowa Street Thursday after almost a year of construction work. There are still a few finishing touches to be made, but the city will fully open the street next week.

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