City of Lawrence staff to propose new climate neutrality resolution
City of Lawrence staff will recommend commissioners repeal a 2020 renewable energy ordinance and instate a resolution aimed at attaining climate neutrality by 2050.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Rec centers to close, trash pickup not delayed and more notes for MLK Jr. Day in Lawrence
Recreation centers will be closed, parking downtown will be free and trash pickup will run as scheduled. Here are details and more notes ahead of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday in Lawrence.
Douglas County treasurer’s office to move services out of courthouse, into satellite location
The Douglas County treasurer’s office will soon close its public-facing services in the historic courthouse […]
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Applications open in Douglas County for cultural, natural heritage and historic preservation grants
People in Douglas County can apply to receive grant funding for projects focused on cultural and natural heritage as well as historic preservation.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence community members can ask questions about planned fire station during upcoming session
A public engagement event hosted by the city will allow residents to speak with the project team that’s planning the new fire station that’s coming to Sixth and Stoneridge.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Some personal property will stop being taxable in Kansas in the new year
Some personal property — such as off-road vehicles, motorized bicycles and scooters, and watercraft — will cease to be taxed by the state of Kansas starting in the new year.
Applications open for Douglas County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge; new World Cup-themed award this year
A local competition that offers a platform for youth to pitch their business ideas and earn cash prizes will soon return, and it will include a special World Cup-inspired prize.
Nathan Kramer/Lawrence Times
Douglas County Commission to consider a limited tenant right to counsel pilot program
The Douglas County Commission on Wednesday will review staff recommendations to create a limited tenant right to counsel pilot program for 2027, despite an advocacy group’s calls for a program to support all renters facing eviction.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health launches new board for suicide prevention
Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health has implemented a new private board that reviews local suicides to inform prevention strategies.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Douglas County to host discussion on how to support low-income, single-caregiver families
The Douglas County Economic Mobility Project will soon host a “Community Sensemaking Session” focused on how to support low-income and single-parent/caregiver families in the county.
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