Reminder: City of Lawrence electronics recycling event coming up Saturday
The City of Lawrence will host a recycling event Saturday where Douglas County residents can safely dispose of electronic items.
Mackenzie Clark / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence’s South Park wading pool won’t open this year
The wading pool at South Park will not open for the 2024 season and will need substantial renovations before it can open again, the City of Lawrence announced Tuesday.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center now to open June 1 instead of Memorial Day
The City of Lawrence has announced that the Outdoor Aquatic Center will open on Saturday, June 1, instead of Memorial Day.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
City of Lawrence to hold meeting on Mass. Street redesign plans
The City of Lawrence is working on a redesign of Massachusetts Street from 14th to 23rd streets, and staff will soon present an update for the community.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence is short a fire engine because of staffing shortages, union says
Lawrence has been short a fire engine most of the day Thursday, and firefighters expect that to happen again — maybe as soon as this weekend — because of staffing shortages and overtime cuts.
Save the date: City of Lawrence electronics recycling event coming up June 8
The City of Lawrence will host a recycling event in a few weeks where Douglas County residents can safely dispose of electronic items.
City of Lawrence, contractors deny allegations that dam construction project damaged Riverfront Plaza
The City of Lawrence and hired contractors have denied allegations that construction of an access road prior to maintenance work performed on the Bowersock Dam in 2020 destabilized the Kansas River shoreline and caused damage to the Riverfront Plaza.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence’s new parks and rec director has first day on the job
Luis Ruiz, new director of parks, recreation, arts and culture for the City of Lawrence, said he’s been “treated royally” thus far, and he’s thrilled and excited to be here.
City of Lawrence publishes draft land development code; open house meetings set
A steering committee is seeking feedback on a new draft land development code for Lawrence. The 553-page draft basically modifies the city’s guidelines for what can be built where, and what requirements developments must meet.
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Lawrence ordinance meant to help people with vouchers find housing survives legal challenge
A Douglas County judge has ruled against a group of landlords who sued the City of Lawrence over an ordinance that bans discrimination against some prospective tenants.
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