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August Rudisell / Lawrence Times
Environment March 31, 2026 - 4:15 pm

City staff will load compost, woodchips for residents at upcoming event

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence’s City Compost Facility will soon host the first city-load event of the year, where staffers load compost and woodchips into residents’ trucks or trailers.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news March 23, 2026 - 5:20 pm

Some Lawrence residents received other people’s utility bills; here’s how to get the correct bill

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence believes around 5,000 customers received copies of other people’s print utility bills dated March 16. Here’s how to get the correct bill, according to the city.

Crime & Courts March 19, 2026 - 9:11 am

Lawrence city prosecutor named next municipal court judge

by Lawrence Times

Elizabeth Hafoka, supervising city prosecutor in Lawrence Municipal Court, has been selected as the court’s next judge, the city announced Thursday.

Lawrence news March 13, 2026 - 4:55 pm

Part of northbound Monterey to close for 2 weeks, plus more traffic updates

by Lawrence Times

Starting Tuesday, contractors will close northbound Monterey Way from Bob Billings Drive to West 14th Terrace. Find more on that and other traffic updates around town here.

August Rudisell / Lawrence Times
Environment March 6, 2026 - 9:23 am

City of Lawrence compost facility reopening for the season

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence’s compost facility is set to open for the season on Saturday, March 7.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts March 5, 2026 - 6:16 pm

Transgender people in Lawrence lack answers about enforcement around invalidated driver’s licenses

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Transgender people in Lawrence — and former residents who left the country to avoid persecution — have been swept up in the statewide confusion about enforcing anti-trans legislation that invalidates driver’s licenses with corrected gender markers.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts March 5, 2026 - 12:11 pm

Some transgender folks in Lawrence balance uncertainty, resistance in face of new bathroom bill

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Some local transgender folks are balancing fear, uncertainty and resilience as public agencies in Lawrence scramble to understand how to enforce Kansas’ new anti-trans bathroom legislation.

Lawrence Life February 27, 2026 - 10:31 am

Reminder: Lawrence Transit On Demand to start charging per ride

by Lawrence Times

Reminder: Lawrence Transit will start charging $3 for each one-way on demand ride starting Sunday, and the city will only accept credit card payments.

Arts & Events February 24, 2026 - 3:05 pm

Lawrence Arts Center, city to host connection fair, encourage residents to join local organizations

by Logan Pierson

The Lawrence Arts Center and the City of Lawrence are partnering to host a connection fair and film screening, which they hope will motivate residents to make connections and join local organizations. 

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Environment February 23, 2026 - 6:04 pm

City of Lawrence receives grant to support county-city climate plan

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence is receiving a grant from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to put toward reducing climate pollution.

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