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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts July 1, 2024 - 9:32 pm

City of Lawrence files case against landlord for alleged source of income discrimination

by Mackenzie Clark

The City of Lawrence has filed what appears to be its first lawsuit against a local landlord for allegedly refusing a prospective tenant based solely on their use of housing vouchers.

Lawrence news June 25, 2024 - 12:08 pm

City to hold open house on updated Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center renovation plans

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence will hold an open house Wednesday to give community members a chance to look at plans and provide feedback about renovations to the Outdoor Aquatic Center.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 18, 2024 - 5:11 pm

Celebration of Sacred Red Rock’s return to the Kaw Nation scheduled for this weekend

by Maya Hodison

An upcoming rematriation celebration will honor the Sacred Red Rock’s arrival to its home on Kaw Nation land. 

Tom Harper
Lawrence news June 17, 2024 - 4:43 pm

Lawrence’s draft policy on brick streets and sidewalks complete; open house to invite feedback

by Lawrence Times

A new policy that aims to balance preservation of Lawrence’s historic brick streets and sidewalks with accessibility and maintenance standards is available for review and feedback.

Lawrence Life June 12, 2024 - 11:15 am

City of Lawrence to offer cooling sites amid summer heat

by Lawrence Times

Temperatures are heating up, and the City of Lawrence is offering cooling sites for anybody who needs respite from the heat.

Environment June 4, 2024 - 7:06 pm

Reminder: City of Lawrence electronics recycling event coming up Saturday

by Lawrence Times

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 news May 28, 2024 - 4:06 pm

Lawrence’s South Park wading pool won’t open this year

by Lawrence Times

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 news May 21, 2024 - 1:12 pm

Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center now to open June 1 instead of Memorial Day

by Lawrence Times

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
Lawrence news May 20, 2024 - 3:05 pm

City of Lawrence to hold meeting on Mass. Street redesign plans

by Lawrence Times

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 news May 16, 2024 - 6:02 pm

Lawrence is short a fire engine because of staffing shortages, union says

by Mackenzie Clark

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.

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