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Lawrence news July 10, 2025 - 11:14 am

City of Lawrence offering forgivable loans for property owners to repair their homes

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence is taking applications for funding to help financially stressed property owners rehabilitate their homes, bring properties into compliance with codes and improve energy efficiency.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 21, 2025 - 10:29 am

Lawrence’s Summerfest to return, with drone show that malfunctioned last year

by Lawrence Times

Fingers crossed: The City of Lawrence is planning to hold its Summerfest on July 3, complete with a drone show that never took off last year promised to be “bigger and better.”

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life June 13, 2025 - 10:17 am

When parking is free, transit service changes and more to know for Juneteenth in Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence community will celebrate Juneteenth with events on Saturday, but the federal holiday falls on Thursday, June 19. Here’s a quick roundup of closures, changes and more.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news June 9, 2025 - 8:31 pm

Lawrence city staff still not sharing proposed prices for rec center memberships

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence Parks and Recreation staff members won’t share the actual proposed prices for rec center memberships until next month, but they did share further details and plans with advisory board members Monday.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news June 1, 2025 - 12:28 pm

Lawrence Tenants advocate for Douglas County ordinance for tenant right to counsel

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

A local renter-led advocacy group plans to present the Douglas County Commission an ordinance to guarantee tenants legal representation in eviction cases within the next few months.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news May 24, 2025 - 10:19 am

City of Lawrence seeks feedback on plans to charge fees to use rec centers

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence is asking the community for feedback on plans to implement memberships and fees to use recreational facilities.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news May 22, 2025 - 3:08 pm

When parking is free, a trash day reminder and more for Memorial Day in Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

Here are closures, service changes and other tidbits to know for Memorial Day in Lawrence.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news May 16, 2025 - 7:25 pm

Lawrence to ban camping effective in mid-August as shelter options expand; coalition forming in opposition

by Mackenzie Clark & Molly Adams

The City of Lawrence is planning to ban people from camping “anywhere in Lawrence” effective in mid-August, representing a change that has long been in the works.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts May 16, 2025 - 12:44 pm

State court upholds Lawrence’s ordinance to protect against housing voucher discrimination

by Mackenzie Clark

Kansas Court of Appeals judges have upheld Lawrence’s ordinance intended to ensure voucher recipients can secure housing, finding that “State and local governments have a legitimate interest in protecting the affordability and quality of housing.”

Andrea Albright / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence news May 14, 2025 - 10:20 am

City of Lawrence to immobilize cars for late parking tickets

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence on Monday will begin using parking boots to immobilize vehicles of people who have three or more unpaid parking tickets that are 60 days or more overdue.

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