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Lawrence news January 27, 2026 - 1:52 pm

Online survey for Lawrence residents will help inform city’s affordable housing study

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence residents can share their experiences with housing in town through an online survey that will help inform the city’s affordable housing study.

Environment January 24, 2026 - 4:11 pm

City of Lawrence staff to propose new climate neutrality resolution

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

City of Lawrence staff will recommend commissioners repeal a 2020 renewable energy ordinance and instate a resolution aimed at attaining climate neutrality by 2050.

Business January 22, 2026 - 3:43 pm

City of Lawrence adds extra parking in the middle of 9th Street amid construction

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence is adding temporary parking spaces in the middle of Ninth Street to help customers access businesses affected by construction for the Jayhawk Watershed Project.

Environment January 21, 2026 - 5:42 pm

City of Lawrence advisory boards may ask commission to adopt climate neutrality resolution

by Lawrence Times

Two City of Lawrence advisory boards will consider asking the commission to replace a 2020 ordinance aiming to transition to full renewable energy use by 2035 with a new resolution aiming for climate neutrality by 2050.

Tom Harper/Contributed photo
Lawrence news January 20, 2026 - 1:35 pm

City of Lawrence asks residents to weigh in on upcoming capital improvement plan

by Lawrence Times

As city staff members start developing the capital improvement plan for 2027-2031, they’re asking residents to submit project requests to help guide the plan’s development.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 15, 2026 - 9:44 am

Rec centers to close, trash pickup not delayed and more notes for MLK Jr. Day in Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

Recreation centers will be closed, parking downtown will be free and trash pickup will run as scheduled. Here are details and more notes ahead of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday in Lawrence.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 12, 2026 - 7:54 pm

Lawrence rec center memberships already nearing goals; spectator fees raise nearly $30K

by Mackenzie Clark

Despite pushback against fees to access Lawrence’s rec centers, the city has already reached three quarters of the goal of 3,000 membership signups for the first year, and tournament spectator fees have raised nearly $30,000.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
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.

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