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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 7, 2025 - 10:24 am

Lawrence city manager to step down

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence City Manager Craig Owens has announced his resignation, to take effect in May 2026. 

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 5, 2025 - 3:14 pm

What to know about Lawrence rec center access fees

by Mackenzie Clark

Fees to access City of Lawrence recreation centers will go into effect in January. The city on Wednesday released more information about the fees and announced upcoming info sessions.

Business November 4, 2025 - 5:26 pm

Costco’s proposal to open Lawrence store with gas pumps, tire center and food court under city review

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Costco has filed plans to open a full-service store with many of its classic amenities south of Rock Chalk Park, and the site proposal is now under administrative review by City of Lawrence staff.

Tom Harper/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 3, 2025 - 2:42 pm

City of Lawrence wanted almost $1,700 for Sports Pavilion Lawrence financial info

by Cuyler Dunn

The City of Lawrence asked for $1,680 and 30 days to fulfill an open record request seeking information about Sports Pavilion Lawrence’s revenue and expenses. 

Arts & Events October 23, 2025 - 5:44 pm

Two calls from the City of Lawrence for artist, teams to create downtown public art

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence has recently issued two calls for artists to submit proposals for downtown public art.

Lawrence Life October 20, 2025 - 1:14 pm

City of Lawrence announces second snow plow naming contest; community can vote on winner

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence is again asking residents to help name a snow plow, and this year, the final choice will go to a community vote.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events October 16, 2025 - 12:46 pm

City of Lawrence to host energy conservation fair at library

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence community members can learn how to reduce their energy costs and grab a weatherization kit during the Energy Conservation Fair coming up at the library.

Lawrence news October 14, 2025 - 5:31 pm

City of Lawrence planning website redesign, seeking resident feedback

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence is asking residents for feedback on its website’s navigation, design and accessibility features ahead of a site redesign.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 10, 2025 - 2:27 pm

Section of Mass Street to close for Lawrence Electric Vehicle Showcase, plus other traffic updates

by Lawrence Times

A few blocks of Massachusetts Street in downtown Lawrence will close for part of the day Sunday for the Lawrence Electric Vehicle Showcase. Here are details on that, plus other traffic updates around town.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 6, 2025 - 3:17 pm

Lawrence Transit proposing $3 fare for on-demand service; buses would remain fare-free

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence Transit is considering adding a $3 fare for use of its on-demand service as federal grants the city has received in the past are going to expire. Buses would still be free to ride.

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