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Crime & Courts May 9, 2024 - 4:40 am

Lawrence ordinance meant to help people with vouchers find housing survives legal challenge

by Mackenzie Clark

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. 

Lawrence news April 23, 2024 - 8:14 pm

Sound off on the budget: City of Lawrence to launch A Balancing Act

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence residents can soon give their input on how the city should spend money next year through an interactive online platform.

Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events April 16, 2024 - 6:56 pm

Kansas River Cleanup, Earth Day Fair and more events to return to Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

The 10th annual Kansas River Cleanup is coming up Saturday morning, to be followed by the Lawrence Earth Day Fair. Here’s info on those and more events to celebrate the earth.

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Arts & Events April 16, 2024 - 4:37 pm

Downtown Lawrence Music Crawl aims to demonstrate ‘music is for everyone’

by Tricia Masenthin

Organizers of an upcoming free music festival hope temporarily transforming downtown spaces into venues for concerts, workshops and open jams will break down barriers that stand between community members and music.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news April 12, 2024 - 9:52 pm

City to clear North Lawrence campsite Monday

by Mackenzie Clark

Camping will no longer be allowed in the North Lawrence area behind Johnny’s Tavern effective Monday. Advocates dispute the city’s account that many former residents have “exited street homelessness.”

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life April 12, 2024 - 3:53 pm

Meeting set to gather feedback on Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center, ideas for renovations

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence is planning a major renovation of the Outdoor Aquatic Center, and city staff members want to hear ideas and thoughts from the community about what the updated pool should look like.

Lawrence news April 9, 2024 - 8:37 pm

Lawrence City Commission approves first step of Mass Street redesign, requests further info on protected bike lanes

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved a concept design for a reconfiguration of part of Massachusetts Street, asking city staff members to look into protected bike lanes and bring back more information.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news April 3, 2024 - 7:16 pm

Ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate Centennial Park skatepark renovations

by Maya Hodison

A ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday morning will celebrate the recently revamped Centennial Park skatepark in Lawrence.

Lawrence news April 2, 2024 - 9:47 pm

Lawrence City Commission approves $3M contract as part of municipal services campus, estimated at $133M

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved a $3 million agreement for design and construction phase services for a new Municipal Services and Operations campus, estimated at $133 million total.

Tom Harper
Lawrence Life April 1, 2024 - 4:57 pm

City of Lawrence seeks input to develop brick streets and sidewalks policy; open house coming up

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence wants community feedback as staff members look to develop a policy on maintenance, restoration and preservation of brick streets and sidewalks.

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