Town hall to rally local business owners around solutions to entrepreneurial inequities
Entrepreneurs and small business owners are invited to participate in a town hall about strengthening equitable resources in local entrepreneurship.
Lawrence City Commission says no to helping county fund southern extension of Wakarusa Drive
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted to give Douglas County millions in funding for a road project, but with the caveat that the funds are not to go toward an extension of Wakarusa Drive south of city limits.
Advocates’ event to encourage Lawrence community to push back against South Wakarusa Extension
Indigenous community advocates on Thursday will discuss potential harm that could come from the proposed roadway extension of Wakarusa Drive just south of Lawrence, and they invite the public to participate.
Lawrence and Douglas County seek public’s feedback on draft wind regulations
Lawrence and Douglas County community members are invited to a meeting Thursday and an open house on Jan. 30 to discuss a new draft of wind energy regulations.
Applications open for Lawrence-Douglas County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
Young entrepreneurs in Douglas County are invited to showcase their talents as part of a local business competition, and winners could earn between $500 and $1,250 in prize money.
Douglas County Sustainability Team seeks Indigenous community members’ perspectives on climate
Indigenous community members are invited to join with the Douglas County Sustainability Team on Wednesday for a climate justice discussion.
New sustainability office leaders announced for Lawrence and Douglas County
The City of Lawrence and Douglas County have announced the new leaders of their sustainability offices: Kathy Richardson and Kim Criner Ritchie, respectively.
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Douglas County announces new criminal justice coordinator
Katy Fitzgerald has been selected as Douglas County’s new criminal justice coordinator, the county announced Thursday.
Douglas County / Contributed Photo
New manager of human services continues efforts toward safe, accessible housing for all in Douglas County
Gabi Sprague is the new human services program manager for Douglas County. She’ll focus on preventing homelessness and helping unify the work of local social service agencies. Though the title is new for Sprague, the work isn’t.
Lawrence-Douglas County Sustainability
Recycle used electronics at drive-thru event; volunteers needed
Douglas County residents will have the opportunity to recycle virtually any electronics next month during a spring e-cleaning dropoff event.
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