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Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news February 26, 2026 - 2:47 pm

Douglas County property owners to see value increases of 1-8%

by Lawrence Times

The Douglas County appraiser’s office will soon mail out change of value notices, and owners of most residential and commercial properties will see valuation increases of 1% to 8%.

Douglas County/Contributed Photo
Lawrence news February 12, 2026 - 5:19 pm

Reminder: Douglas County treasurer’s office to move all services into satellite location from courthouse

by Lawrence Times

Reminder: The Douglas County treasurer’s office will close its public-facing services in the historic courthouse downtown after this week and move all operations to the satellite location on Sixth Street.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Business February 11, 2026 - 2:02 pm

City, county World Cup prep team to host social media trainings for Douglas County businesses

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence area’s World Cup prep team will host social media workshops for Douglas County businesses to gain visibility and customers as the KC metro area experiences a flood of tourism.

Environment January 24, 2026 - 4:11 pm

City of Lawrence staff to propose new climate neutrality resolution

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

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
Lawrence news January 15, 2026 - 9:44 am

Rec centers to close, trash pickup not delayed and more notes for MLK Jr. Day in Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

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.

Lawrence news January 12, 2026 - 5:17 pm

Douglas County treasurer’s office to move services out of courthouse, into satellite location

by Lawrence Times

The Douglas County treasurer’s office will soon close its public-facing services in the historic courthouse […]

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 6, 2026 - 6:14 pm

Applications open in Douglas County for cultural, natural heritage and historic preservation grants

by Lawrence Times

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 news December 29, 2025 - 6:11 pm

Lawrence community members can ask questions about planned fire station during upcoming session

by Lawrence Times

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
Lawrence news December 23, 2025 - 11:34 am

Some personal property will stop being taxable in Kansas in the new year

by Lawrence Times

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.

Business December 22, 2025 - 4:27 pm

Applications open for Douglas County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge; new World Cup-themed award this year

by Lawrence Times

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.

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