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Lawrence news May 8, 2025 - 1:14 pm

Lawrence, Douglas County launch homelessness data dashboard

by Mackenzie Clark

The City of Lawrence and Douglas County have published an online dashboard tracking data on how many people are experiencing homelessness in the community: close to 600, according to the latest data.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events May 7, 2025 - 11:12 am

Douglas County events selected for first round of new grants

by Lawrence Times

Five annual Lawrence and Douglas County events have been selected to receive a portion of $24,000 in funds from the Heritage Conservation Council.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events March 24, 2025 - 11:37 am

Lawrence, Douglas County cultural events can seek up to $10K from new grant program

by Lawrence Times

Annual events that “celebrate, honor and uplift the county’s diverse cultural heritage” could receive up to $10,000 in funding from a new Heritage Conservation Council grant program.

Lawrence news March 12, 2025 - 7:49 pm

Douglas County commissioners approve plan for Franklin Cemetery, final letter to feds

by Mackenzie Clark

Cemeteries in Lawrence are nearing capacity, but Franklin Cemetery will someday soon start accepting burials — more than 100 years after the last person was buried there.

Lawrence news March 5, 2025 - 7:30 pm

Douglas County commissioners to ask federal delegation to ‘show the fortitude’ to defend democracy

by Mackenzie Clark

Douglas County commissioners have penned a letter to the four congresspeople who represent the county, asking them to “prevent a single branch of government from becoming too powerful.”

Crime & Courts February 3, 2025 - 11:24 am

Reminder: Parking at Douglas County court is limited because of construction

by Lawrence Times

Construction work that has begun at the downtown Judicial and Law Enforcement Center means parking will be limited in the nearby lot for a while to come.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 13, 2025 - 4:11 pm

Renovations complete in the Douglas County Commission meeting room

by Photos by Molly Adams

The renovated Douglas County Commission meeting room in the historic courthouse was completed just in time for new elected officials to be sworn in Monday.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 13, 2025 - 11:17 am

Douglas County elected officials sworn in

by Photos by Molly Adams

Several Douglas County elected officials — including two who will expand the county commission to five members and a new district attorney — took their oaths of office during a ceremony Monday morning at the historic county courthouse.

Lawrence news December 30, 2024 - 5:59 pm

Douglas County Commission meeting room renovations are nearing completion

by Maya Hodison

The Douglas County Commission’s meeting room will have space at the dais for the two new commissioners joining in the new year. The room has also undergone restoration, renovation, reconfiguration and more.

Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 18, 2024 - 9:14 pm

Douglas County Commission approves agrivoltaics, stormwater plans for Kansas Sky Energy Center

by Maya Hodison

Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday heard about 30 public comments, mostly in opposition, before unanimously approving plans for agrivoltaics and stormwater management as part of the massive solar farm proposed to be built north of Lawrence.

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