Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Cold temperatures and the possibility of snow are in the forecast in the coming days, and the city is seeking volunteers to open an extra shelter space to ensure folks have a warm place to sleep.
The city has dismissed a lawsuit against a Lawrence apartment complex accused of refusing to rent to a woman who receives housing vouchers, though ultimately the woman was not able to move in.
The online program the City of Lawrence uses to gather community feedback to help shape its budget is going online Saturday.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
City solid waste crews will pick up yard waste during only two of the four weeks in February to ”enhance operational efficiency.”
The City of Lawrence is seeking community feedback on the shape, size and amenities of the new shallow section of the outdoor pool.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
The KU Powwow and Cultural Arts Festival, Free State Festival and Paper Plains Zine Fest are among 32 events set to receive funding from the City of Lawrence this year.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Starting with this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, solid waste pickup will not be delayed by a day in Lawrence. Details, plus more notes on holiday closures and service changes, are here.
Tricia Masenthin/Lawrence Times
Snow-ridden sidewalks and bus stops around Lawrence have raised accessibility concerns for pedestrians, but the city says it does not have the resources to clear all areas.
The stretch of Iowa Street from 23rd Street to Irving Hill Road is the next major construction project the city is set to undertake.
Lawrence Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members opted to postpone their vote on a new comprehensive plan after suggesting some revisions and realizing that members of another city board had not yet reviewed the draft.
