Excessive heat warning in effect most of this week; Lawrence cooling sites available
Lawrence and Douglas County will be under an excessive heat warning Monday through Thursday this week, with heat index values well above 100° possible.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Community Shelter board concerned about 2025 funding; city looking to limit services to locals
Lawrence Community Shelter board members shared concerns Thursday about the shelter’s funding, which could rely upon voters approving a sales tax increase. Meanwhile, the city is working on limiting homelessness services to people who have local ties.
A shelter for families experiencing homelessness is in the works in Lawrence
The City of Lawrence and Douglas County are looking to establish a shelter for families experiencing homelessness, and they’ll be one step closer to that goal if a $750,000 budget request gets approved.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
More than 60 seats on Lawrence advisory boards will soon be open. Here’s how to apply
Lawrence community members looking to take action and make their voices heard can throw their hats in the ring to serve on any of nine city advisory boards that will soon start from scratch.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
City budget would hike property taxes, seek to double .05% sales tax to support homelessness solutions
The Lawrence city manager’s proposed budget for 2025 would increase the property tax rate, and it proposes asking voters to double the .05% affordable housing sales tax to support homelessness initiatives. It would also cut some of Parks & Rec’s budget.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Better luck next year? City of Lawrence will have $30K credit for drone show in 2025
The City of Lawrence has a $30,000 credit for a drone show set for July 3, 2025, following technical difficulties that prevented the drones from functioning Wednesday evening.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
City of Lawrence files case against landlord for alleged source of income discrimination
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.
City to hold open house on updated Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center renovation plans
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
Celebration of Sacred Red Rock’s return to the Kaw Nation scheduled for this weekend
An upcoming rematriation celebration will honor the Sacred Red Rock’s arrival to its home on Kaw Nation land.
Tom Harper
Lawrence’s draft policy on brick streets and sidewalks complete; open house to invite feedback
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.
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