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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Environment August 6, 2025 - 6:45 pm

How to start incorporating native plants into Lawrence lawns and gardens this season

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Everyone in Lawrence with access to some soil and seeds can participate in restoration ecology by planting native species this season. Here are some suggestions to start seeding prairie plants.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events August 6, 2025 - 5:14 pm

Mural to honor La Yarda completed; installation, unveiling set for September

by Maya Hodison

Gardens, children playing basketball, a mischievous chicken and more illustrate the community of La Yarda in a mural to be installed soon in East Lawrence.

State News August 6, 2025 - 5:04 pm

Police investigate a Kansas city council member’s citizenship after a complaint left via voicemail

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

Lenexa City Councilmember Melanie Arroyo revealed that police had recently investigated her citizenship status and required her to prove her citizenship after a false allegation made in a voicemail.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 6, 2025 - 10:16 am

Lawrence community members ask city commission to reconsider police camera integration program

by Cuyler Dunn

More than 20 public commenters railed against Lawrence city commissioners Tuesday night for approving a camera integration program the police department rolled out last month without public input. 

Lawrence news August 6, 2025 - 9:51 am

Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Aug. 5, 2025

by Lawrence Times

Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.

State Government August 6, 2025 - 9:40 am

Housing progress in Kansas may slow with state, federal cuts to programs 

by Anna Kaminski, Kansas Reflector

The housing industry in Kansas faces a rollback of funding on the state and federal levels, rising building costs, inflation and tariffs, which could affect the progress made to address a dire need for housing in communities across the state.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 5, 2025 - 9:43 pm

Lawrence City Commission approves Fall Creek Villas plan despite earlier rejection, community opposition

by Cuyler Dunn

Lawrence city commissioners voted 3-2 Tuesday to approve a final plan for the Fall Creek Villas, a 14-duplex project planned near Kasold and Tomahawk drives. It had initially been rejected twice before approval. 

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 5, 2025 - 8:49 pm

Lawrence city commissioners approve tax breaks for senior affordable housing project

by Cuyler Dunn

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted to approve a 10-year, 65% property tax abatement for a planned affordable housing development for seniors. 

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 5, 2025 - 7:12 pm

Schumm, Polian, Littlejohn and Courtney advance in Lawrence City Commission primary election

by Lawrence Times

Bob Schumm, Kristine Polian, Bart Littlejohn and Mike Courtney will face off for two Lawrence City Commission seats in the Nov. 4 general election.

Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector
Lawrence Life August 5, 2025 - 5:05 pm

Sports Pavilion Lawrence to close for a week for renovations

by Lawrence Times

Sports Pavilion Lawrence will be closed Monday through Sunday, Aug. 25-31, for interior facility renovations.

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