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Crime & Courts May 4, 2023 - 11:31 am

Douglas County District Court opens its self-help office

by Lawrence Times

People who need some help with court forms, understanding court processes and finding resources will now be able to get that help at the Douglas County District Court’s Legal Self-Help Office.

Health April 6, 2023 - 2:15 pm

Kansas could remove thousands of people from Medicaid rolls. Here’s what to do if you’re on KanCare

by Samantha Horton, Kansas News Service

Thousands of Kansans are at risk of losing Medicaid coverage as the state begins reviewing who still qualifies after a three-year pause. Experts and health care advocates advise people on how to best prepare.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news March 29, 2023 - 10:38 pm

Draft strategic plan sets goals for Douglas County to reach functional zero homelessness

by Mackenzie Clark

A draft strategic plan sets a goal of 2028 for Lawrence and Douglas County to achieve functional zero homelessness. The plan emphasizes equity, inclusion, and correcting imbalances of power. 

Crime & Courts March 5, 2023 - 10:32 am

Lawrence police warn of scam: Caller asks victim to download a computer program

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence Police Department issued a warning Friday about a scam in which a caller asks potential victims to download a computer program, then hacks their bank accounts.

Education February 26, 2023 - 7:44 pm

FAQs, background info and timelines as Lawrence school board mulls closing buildings

by Mackenzie Clark

The Lawrence Public Schools superintendent on Friday released his recommendation to close three elementary schools and repurpose a middle school. We’re looking to answer your questions about timelines, transportation, the budget and more.

Lawrence news February 1, 2023 - 4:01 pm

Douglas County rent assistance program switching to lottery system sooner than planned; applications open

by Lawrence Times

A Douglas County program is switching to a lottery system to distribute funding for residents in need of rent and utility assistance sooner than planned. Applications are open now.

Lawrence news January 26, 2023 - 9:32 am

Douglas County rent assistance program to switch to lottery system, lower per-household cap

by Lawrence Times

The Douglas County Housing Stabilization Collaborative is moving away from a first-come, first-served model to distribute funding for residents in need of rent and utility assistance. It will also lower the maximum total payment in order to serve more households.

Lawrence Life January 18, 2023 - 10:58 am

A look inside the Lawrence Public Library’s Sound + Vision Studio

by Jordan Winter

Join Lawrence Times TV as we talk with Joel Bonner, the Sound + Vision Studio specialist at the Lawrence Public Library.
Bonner discusses how your library card is an all-access pass to recording studios, podcast booths, Adobe Creative Cloud and more.

Lawrence news January 10, 2023 - 11:40 am

Get help with your electricity or gas bill – federal funds available

by Lawrence Times

People who need help with their gas or electric utility bills can apply through March 31 for a once-a-year federal benefit.

Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts January 7, 2023 - 4:51 pm

‘A new era’ for open records in Kansas: Court says yes, electronic records must be provided electronically

by Mackenzie Clark

When a person requests a copy of an electronic public record under the Kansas Open Records Act, public agencies must provide that copy in electronic format, the Kansas Supreme Court ruled Friday.

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