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
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 has implemented a new private board that reviews local suicides to inform prevention strategies.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
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.
Douglas County is requesting feedback on its management of trash, recycling, organics and other waste materials.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Douglas County has launched an Indigenous-led food systems plan aimed at strengthening, celebrating and restoring the Native food traditions that have shaped this community for generations.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
A Douglas County-wide study on Indigenous food systems will launch this weekend to inform culturally aware policy and food action plans for the county and the City of Lawrence.
Community members can review and provide input on Douglas County’s developing Wakarusa Vision Plan at an upcoming open house.
No experience is needed to support seed harvesting efforts at a nature preserve outside of Lawrence. Two volunteer events are coming up.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Parking downtown will be free, Sports Pavilion Lawrence will be closed and more notes ahead of the Labor Day holiday in Lawrence
