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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news May 16, 2025 - 7:25 pm

Lawrence to ban camping effective in mid-August as shelter options expand; coalition forming in opposition

by Mackenzie Clark & Molly Adams

The City of Lawrence is planning to ban people from camping “anywhere in Lawrence” effective in mid-August, representing a change that has long been in the works.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts May 16, 2025 - 12:44 pm

State court upholds Lawrence’s ordinance to protect against housing voucher discrimination

by Mackenzie Clark

Kansas Court of Appeals judges have upheld Lawrence’s ordinance intended to ensure voucher recipients can secure housing, finding that “State and local governments have a legitimate interest in protecting the affordability and quality of housing.”

Andrea Albright / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence news May 14, 2025 - 10:20 am

City of Lawrence to immobilize cars for late parking tickets

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence on Monday will begin using parking boots to immobilize vehicles of people who have three or more unpaid parking tickets that are 60 days or more overdue.

Lawrence news May 8, 2025 - 1:14 pm

Lawrence, Douglas County launch homelessness data dashboard

by Mackenzie Clark

The City of Lawrence and Douglas County have published an online dashboard tracking data on how many people are experiencing homelessness in the community: close to 600, according to the latest data.

Lawrence news May 5, 2025 - 2:22 pm

Interim Lawrence Transit director named to permanent position

by Lawrence Times

Felice Lavergne, who has been serving as interim director of Lawrence Transit, has been named to the permanent director position after a nationwide search.

Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news May 5, 2025 - 11:41 am

City of Lawrence tightens residency requirements for people to receive homelessness services

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence is tightening requirements for people to receive homelessness services, and people who previously lived in town, relocated elsewhere and returned are now “considered non-residents” until they’ve established housing.

Lawrence news April 30, 2025 - 9:45 am

City of Lawrence launches tool to let community see plans filed, business licenses and more

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence has launched a new online map tool called Citizen Connect that allows people to see locations of plans, permits, inspections, business licenses and code cases that the city has processed.

Lawrence news April 14, 2025 - 9:18 pm

Plans underway to implement fees at Lawrence rec centers

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members shared some hesitation as the department plans to start charging community members fees to use city recreation facilities.

Jon Blumb / Contributed Photo
Arts & Events April 12, 2025 - 9:19 pm

Celebrations of Wakarusa Wetlands, Earth Day coming up in Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

An annual celebration of the Wakarusa Wetlands as well as the Lawrence Earth Day Fair are coming up Saturday, April 19.

Lawrence news April 10, 2025 - 8:57 pm

Timeline to release point-in-time count of people experiencing homelessness is unclear

by Lawrence Times

The timeline for processing this year’s final point-in-time count data — the annual count of people experiencing homelessness — is unclear because of chaos at the federal level, and the work may fall on local agencies to complete.

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  • Lawrence City Commission to consider resolution pledging compliance with federal executive orders
    Lawrence City Commission to consider resolution pledging compliance with federal executive orders
  • Lawrence to ban camping effective in mid-August as shelter options expand; coalition forming in opposition
    Lawrence to ban camping effective in mid-August as shelter options expand; coalition forming in opposition
  • Historic Resources Commission advances plans for row houses near former Borders building
    Historic Resources Commission advances plans for row houses near former Borders building
  • Anti-porn center files four Kansas lawsuits alleging violation of state’s age-verification law
    Anti-porn center files four Kansas lawsuits alleging violation of state’s age-verification law
  • Community Transition students embrace growth as they graduate
    Community Transition students embrace growth as they graduate

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  • Lawrence City Commission to consider resolution pledging compliance with federal executive orders
    Lawrence City Commission to consider resolution pledging compliance with federal executive orders
  • Lawrence to ban camping effective in mid-August as shelter options expand; coalition forming in opposition
    Lawrence to ban camping effective in mid-August as shelter options expand; coalition forming in opposition
  • Historic Resources Commission advances plans for row houses near former Borders building
    Historic Resources Commission advances plans for row houses near former Borders building
  • Anti-porn center files four Kansas lawsuits alleging violation of state’s age-verification law
    Anti-porn center files four Kansas lawsuits alleging violation of state’s age-verification law
  • Community Transition students embrace growth as they graduate
    Community Transition students embrace growth as they graduate
  • Loved ones remember Lawrence teen killed last year on what would’ve been his 18th birthday
    Loved ones remember Lawrence teen killed last year on what would’ve been his 18th birthday
  • State court upholds Lawrence’s ordinance to protect against housing voucher discrimination
    State court upholds Lawrence’s ordinance to protect against housing voucher discrimination

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