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August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 12, 2024 - 10:07 am

Lawrence Municipal Court, planning department moving out of Riverfront Plaza

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence’s Municipal Court and the Planning and Development Services department are moving out of Riverfront Plaza and into Lawrence City Hall.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 11, 2024 - 5:12 pm

Lawrence transit and parking director to step down

by Lawrence Times

Adam Weigel, transit and parking director for the City of Lawrence, is stepping down from his position, the city announced Monday.

Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 5, 2024 - 8:00 pm

Election results: Lawrence voters reject form of government change, approve sales tax increase

by Mackenzie Clark

Voters said “no” Tuesday to the City of Lawrence’s ballot question on changing the form of government and “yes” to a sales tax increase to support affordable housing and homelessness programs.

Lawrence news November 1, 2024 - 2:48 pm

6th Street traffic patterns to change Monday; drivers should expect delays

by Lawrence Times

As construction work on Sixth Street in downtown Lawrence continues, the traffic patterns will change Monday, and drivers should anticipate delays.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 1, 2024 - 10:52 am

City of Lawrence launching closed-door Community Budget Committee

by Mackenzie Clark

The City of Lawrence is seeking community members to serve on a budget committee whose meetings will not be open to the public, and “some confidentiality may be required during the process.”

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 23, 2024 - 3:02 pm

City asking Lawrence voters to increase sales taxes for affordable housing, homelessness programs

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence voters will soon decide whether to approve a sales tax increase that would add 1 cent per $20 spent in order to fund affordable housing and homelessness services. Here are some FAQs about the sales tax, what it would cost you, and what it would fund.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 16, 2024 - 9:05 pm

City of Lawrence clears Amtrak camp; former residents look for path forward

by Mackenzie Clark & Molly Adams

A parade of dump trucks carried away what remained of the camp where people were living behind the Amtrak station in East Lawrence throughout the day Wednesday, including memorials for camp residents who had died. 

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 14, 2024 - 6:36 pm

Many people heading to different camps as City of Lawrence closes Amtrak camp

by Mackenzie Clark

About 20 people living among the trees behind the Amtrak station in East Lawrence are moving to other camps with assistance from the city as the Amtrak camp’s closure looms. 

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Business October 11, 2024 - 12:59 pm

Dillons, community partners break ground for new grocery store coming to KU’s west campus

by Maya Hodison

Project partners said during a groundbreaking ceremony Friday that a new Dillons grocery store to be built on KU’s west campus will promote economic growth in Lawrence.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life October 5, 2024 - 5:17 pm

City of Lawrence’s downtown ambassadors aim to keep the district clean and current

by Jordan Winter

The City of Lawrence started its Downtown Ambassador Program to get parking staff back to work during the pandemic. Since its return in July 2023, the program has aimed to keep the cultural hub of Lawrence clean, beautified and welcoming.

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