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Lawrence news November 13, 2026 - 2:33 pm

Lawrence aviation board members want public to understand the what, why, how behind municipal airport

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

One topic members of Lawrence’s airport board circled at a Friday morning visioning session was how to make sure the community understands what the municipal airport is — and how to invite them in.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 13, 2026 - 9:39 am

Water main break closes part of 7th Street in downtown Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

City crews have closed Seventh Street between Massachusetts and New Hampshire streets following a water main break Friday morning.

Lawrence Life November 9, 2026 - 12:02 pm

Lawrence residents can submit their ideas to name a snowplow again this year

by Cuyler Dunn

People can submit their ideas for a new Lawrence snowplow name until Nov. 15. The crews who treat and clear streets during winter weather will make the final decision on the new name.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 6, 2026 - 3:20 pm

Get help clearing your sidewalks, or volunteer to shovel, when it snows in Lawrence

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Lawrence community members can sign up to get help shoveling their sidewalks this winter — or sign up to do the shoveling.

Maya Smith/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life November 4, 2026 - 4:05 pm

Algeria to welcome Lawrence delegation for a visit

by Cuyler Dunn

A group of Lawrence community members, including Mayor Brad Finkeldei and City Commissioner Amber Sellers, will travel to Algeria next week.

Wulfe Wulfemeyer/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 3, 2026 - 7:44 pm

Lawrence voters say ‘yes’ to a city transit sales tax increase, extension

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Lawrence voters on Tuesday backed an increase and extension of the city’s transit sales tax for the third time since 2008.

Maya Smith/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events October 16, 2026 - 3:00 pm

City of Lawrence accepting applications for event grants

by Mackenzie Clark

The City of Lawrence is accepting applications for grant funding for events that put this town on the map and spotlight the people who live here.

Arts & Events October 15, 2026 - 1:03 pm

City of Lawrence celebrating 6 Phoenix Award recipients

by Lawrence Times

Members of Lawrence’s Cultural Arts Commission are recognizing six artists and educators with 2026 Phoenix Awards for their outstanding contributions to the arts in Lawrence.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 14, 2026 - 5:29 pm

City asking Lawrence voters to increase and extend transit sales tax; here’s what to know

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Lawrence’s transit director says if residents don’t approve a sales tax increase, the number of city bus routes will shrink, among other changes. Here’s what the increase would cost and more to know about the question on your Nov. 3 ballot.

Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Business October 9, 2026 - 2:42 pm

Lawrence’s new city manager looks for ‘win-win’ in city growth and development

by Cuyler Dunn

Lawrence City Manager Majed Al-Ghafry floated the idea of a new downtown department and said the city should remain open to exploring data centers during a chamber of commerce event this week.

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