
Lawrence trash truck ‘munched’ by bridge was a total loss; replacement is $441K
The legendary truck-munching Independence Avenue bridge took a large bite out of a Lawrence trash truck, and it’s costing the city a pretty penny to replace it.
The legendary truck-munching Independence Avenue bridge took a large bite out of a Lawrence trash truck, and it’s costing the city a pretty penny to replace it.
The City of Lawrence is opening hydration stations and cooling sites to ensure residents have relief from extreme heat.
Some Lawrence folks have found their tap water to smell and taste rather unappetizing lately. The city says its Municipal Services and Operations department is working to address it.
Because of “tremendous turnout” at city-load Saturdays so far this year, the City of Lawrence has made changes to the Compost Facility’s summer schedule.
Lawrence City Hall and City Hall Riverfront will be closed for the day on Tuesday, May 24, because of a power outage affecting phone and internet systems.
As the city formulates its 2023 budget, some social services leaders and advisory board members want more transparency, equity and public engagement in the process used to distribute funding for social service agencies.
Following a national search, the city has selected Melissa Sieben as the new director of Municipal Services and Operations, according to a news release Tuesday.
The East Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 E. 15th St., will be closed for maintenance next week, according to the city.
The City of Lawrence is once again putting in place more strict measures to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
City of Lawrence and Douglas County government offices will close for the holiday Thursday and Friday, some trash pickup will be delayed, and more tidbits to know for this week.
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