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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 15, 2024 - 7:50 pm

Numbers of people seeking shelter have ‘significantly increased’ amid Lawrence’s winter weather

by Mackenzie Clark

The numbers of people experiencing homelessness who are seeking indoor emergency shelter have “significantly increased” as deadly winter weather has hit Lawrence over the past week. 

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 13, 2024 - 2:32 pm

Service changes, when parking is free in downtown Lawrence and more info for MLK Day

by Lawrence Times

Here’s a quick glance at closures, service changes and more for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday in Lawrence.

Lawrence news January 12, 2024 - 11:07 am

City of Lawrence to keep Santa Fe Depot open for shelter through extreme cold snap; volunteers needed

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence plans to keep the Amtrak station in East Lawrence open 24 hours a day through the extreme cold temperatures and wind chills the area will see over the next few days.

Maya Hodison / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 11, 2024 - 4:16 pm

City to open Santa Fe Depot for emergency winter sheltering

by Mackenzie Clark

The City of Lawrence is opening the Amtrak station in East Lawrence Thursday night for anyone who needs to stay warm.

Lane Rozin/Lawrence Times
Environment January 9, 2024 - 5:07 pm

More harsh weather to come after two-day snowstorm, aggressive winds hit Lawrence

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence is preparing for more winter weather to come after at least 3 to 8 inches of snow settled Tuesday combined with heavy winds.

Lawrence Life January 9, 2024 - 11:07 am

Where are the snow plows? City of Lawrence’s online map will show you

by Lawrence Times

The worst of the winter storm has passed through Lawrence, but the area is likely to see rain and snow again later this week — this time accompanied by bitter cold temperatures. How to know when the roads are clear?

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 5, 2024 - 6:19 pm

A look inside the Village, Lawrence’s community to help people recover from homelessness

by Mackenzie Clark

Fifty small cabins will soon be available to help Lawrence community members experiencing homelessness — specifically veterans, domestic violence survivors, older and disabled people — recover and secure housing.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 31, 2023 - 5:42 pm

Looking ahead in Lawrence: Big changes coming in 2024

by Mackenzie Clark

From major updates to Lawrence’s public transportation system to the election of every seat in the legislature, 2024 is going to be a big year for Lawrence and for Kansas as a whole. Here’s a roundup of big changes to know about, dates to mark and more.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 26, 2023 - 6:29 pm

City of Lawrence starting process to pick a downtown bus station location

by Lawrence Times

With several Lawrence Transit projects reaching their final stages, staff members are starting to shift their focus to finding the right location for a new downtown bus station.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 15, 2023 - 4:30 pm

Advocates for stray dog decry gaps in Lawrence’s animal control services

by Tricia Masenthin

Shebah captured advocates’ hearts as she made her way to Lawrence Humane Society, and hopefully, toward a better life.

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