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August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Business August 23, 2024 - 10:45 am

Alleyway between Lawrence Farmers’ Market parking lots getting a facelift

by Mackenzie Clark

Construction work on a downtown alley this week got a bumpy start with the Lawrence Farmers’ Market staff and vendors, but things should smooth out nicely. Plus: updates on the goal of a permanent space for the market.

Business August 22, 2024 - 4:15 pm

Google Fiber is coming to Lawrence. Here’s what we know so far

by Mackenzie Clark

Google Fiber’s fiber optic internet service is coming to Lawrence, and the first customers in town should be able to sign up by the end of next year.

Mackenzie Clark / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 17, 2024 - 7:45 pm

Some Amtrak camp residents not surprised by City of Lawrence plan to vacate area

by Mackenzie Clark

Some of the people living at the campsite behind the Amtrak station said Friday that they knew the City of Lawrence would likely soon close the camp. “All communities come to an end,” one said.

Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 16, 2024 - 3:39 pm

City of Lawrence to close camp behind Amtrak Station

by Mackenzie Clark

The City of Lawrence announced Friday that it is closing the camp where people are living behind the Amtrak Station in East Lawrence.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Environment August 14, 2024 - 8:16 pm

Grant to help expand conservation efforts at Mary’s Lake, Prairie Park Nature Center

by Maya Hodison

Mary’s Lake, adjacent to Prairie Park Nature Center in Lawrence, will be getting a makeover aimed at advancing work to nurture the surrounding habitat. 

Lawrence news August 14, 2024 - 2:17 pm

Tech issue caused Lawrence City Commission livestream to fail; here’s how to watch if that happens again

by Mackenzie Clark

The city’s YouTube broadcast of the Lawrence City Commission meeting failed Tuesday evening because of a computer problem. Here’s how you can access the meeting if the issue ever repeats.

August Rudisell / Lawrence Times
Environment August 9, 2024 - 12:22 pm

Lawrence compost facility to open for two special city-load events

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence has scheduled two new city-load compost days to compensate for canceling one last weekend so the facility could accept storm debris.

Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 8, 2024 - 10:39 am

City of Lawrence on latest count of unhoused people: ‘City is focused on knowing each person by name’

by Mackenzie Clark

In response to the latest point-in-time count of people experiencing homelessness in Douglas County, the City of Lawrence says employees are making individual connections with people, leading to “powerful milestones of impact.”

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 1, 2024 - 3:43 pm

City of Lawrence cancels compost pickup event Saturday; will open for storm debris dropoff instead

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence is canceling its city-load compost event set for Saturday and will instead open the compost facility to Lawrence residents only for storm debris dropoff.

Lawrence news July 28, 2024 - 1:37 pm

Excessive heat warning in effect most of this week; Lawrence cooling sites available

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence and Douglas County will be under an excessive heat warning Monday through Thursday this week, with heat index values well above 100° possible.

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