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Lawrence news March 27, 2024 - 12:09 pm

Lawrence resident who found injured dog, shelter director call on city to boost animal control coverage

by Tricia Masenthin

Richard Renner planned to walk his dog around the Pinkney neighborhood last week. But as the pair went outside they encountered a disturbing sight — a severely injured black dog curled up in their yard.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news March 18, 2024 - 8:46 pm

City of Lawrence closes sanctioned camp; confusion ensues for some people staying nearby

by Molly Adams & Mackenzie Clark

The City of Lawrence has closed the sanctioned camp for people experiencing homelessness, but some people who have been staying in camps nearby are confused about where they can and cannot be until camping in the area is banned in a month. 

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events March 17, 2024 - 12:46 am

Lawrence Music Census aims to take pulse of ‘local music ecosystem’

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence Music Alliance is in the midst of conducting the first citywide music census, which aims to “gain a comprehensive insight into the current requirements of Lawrence’s music community.”

Lawrence news March 12, 2024 - 2:20 pm

City of Lawrence names new director of finance

by Lawrence Times

Rachelle Mathews, currently the acting chief financial officer for the City of Topeka, will be the new director of finance for the City of Lawrence.

Lawrence news March 10, 2024 - 7:10 pm

City of Lawrence names next director of parks, recreation, arts and culture

by Lawrence Times

Luis Ruiz, currently deputy director of community facilities in Mesa, Arizona, has been selected as the next director of parks, recreation, arts and culture for the City of Lawrence.

Crime & Courts February 27, 2024 - 8:28 pm

City of Lawrence faces negligence lawsuit that alleges construction project led to damage at Riverfront Plaza

by Andrea Albright

The City of Lawrence and several of its hired contractors are facing allegations of negligence and property damage related to a construction project along the bank of the Kansas River adjacent to the Riverfront Plaza.

August Rudisell / Lawrence Times
Health February 22, 2024 - 10:04 pm

No, you won’t get hepatitis A from Lawrence’s drinking water

by Lawrence Times

The concentration of hepatitis A in Lawrence’s wastewater — aka sewage — has been on the rise, but the drinking water is clean and safe, according to the city.

August Rudisell / Lawrence Times
Environment February 20, 2024 - 1:52 pm

Lawrence’s compost facility to reopen for the season on first Saturday in March

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence will reopen its compost facility for the season with a self-load event on Saturday, March 2.

Lawrence news February 17, 2024 - 10:34 pm

City offices to close, trash pickup to be delayed and more Presidents Day changes

by Lawrence Times

Here’s a quick roundup of trash pickup details, offices that will be closed and more for Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 19.

Lawrence news February 15, 2024 - 5:24 pm

City of Lawrence to launch revamped SeeClickFix mobile app

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence will soon launch a mobile app where community members can report code compliance issues, missed trash pickups and more, according to a city news release.

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