City of Lawrence hires homeless programs coordinator, communications specialist
The City of Lawrence has hired a homeless programs coordinator after searching for a replacement for more than six months.
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City of Lawrence seeks feedback on land development code updates
The City of Lawrence is hosting several meetings this week to gather community feedback on draft updates to the document that lays out the rules and regulations for development in town.
Ribbon cutting to celebrate new Lawrence bus shelter art by Indigenous artists
A ribbon cutting this weekend will celebrate six local Indigenous artists and their new works adorning Lawrence bus stop shelters.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Funds available for affordable housing projects in Lawrence
The City of Lawrence is now accepting applications for funding from the affordable housing trust fund.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Concerns about North Lawrence camp persist as city eyes budget for new homeless programs department
As the city proposes spending $2 million on a new homeless programs department, some people experiencing homelessness, local advocates and the owner of a nearby business have expressed ongoing concerns about the city’s handling of the campsite in North Lawrence.
Lawrence’s Community-Police Oversight Work Group to hold first input meeting
A work group that is updating the way the city handles complaints about the Lawrence Police Department on Monday will hold the first of two planned community conversations.
Lawrence Transit bus hub, route changes delayed until January
The central transit station coming to Bob Billings and Crestline Drive will likely not be completed until Jan. 2, 2024, and Lawrence Transit will also delay route changes intended to align with the new station.
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City of Lawrence fireworks show set for Monday at Douglas County Fairgrounds
With food trucks, live music and a fireworks display, the city’s first annual Summerfest is coming in with a bang.
Lawrence’s annual Outdoor Downtown Sculpture Exhibition back in full swing for its 34th year
The Outdoor Downtown Sculpture Exhibition is back in full force — and with a full exhibition for the first time since 2019, according to an announcement from the City of Lawrence.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Unionized City of Lawrence workers say they’re facing retaliation for filing grievances, hostile work environment
Public sector workers held a demonstration Tuesday in front of City Hall just before the Lawrence City Commission meeting, hoping to draw attention to what they say are long ignored complaints.
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