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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news May 16, 2025 - 7:25 pm

Lawrence to ban camping effective in mid-August as shelter options expand; coalition forming in opposition

by Mackenzie Clark & Molly Adams

The City of Lawrence is planning to ban people from camping “anywhere in Lawrence” effective in mid-August, representing a change that has long been in the works.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts May 16, 2025 - 12:44 pm

State court upholds Lawrence’s ordinance to protect against housing voucher discrimination

by Mackenzie Clark

Kansas Court of Appeals judges have upheld Lawrence’s ordinance intended to ensure voucher recipients can secure housing, finding that “State and local governments have a legitimate interest in protecting the affordability and quality of housing.”

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news May 15, 2025 - 4:58 pm

Lawrence City Commission to consider resolution pledging compliance with federal executive orders

by Mackenzie Clark

City staff members are asking the Lawrence City Commission to pass a resolution saying the city will indefinitely suspend enforcement of its equal rights ordinances in hopes of maintaining federal funding.

Andrea Albright / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence news May 14, 2025 - 10:20 am

City of Lawrence to immobilize cars for late parking tickets

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence on Monday will begin using parking boots to immobilize vehicles of people who have three or more unpaid parking tickets that are 60 days or more overdue.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts May 8, 2025 - 4:50 pm

Ex-Prairie Park speech pathologist found competent to stand trial in child sexual abuse case

by Andrea Albright

A former Prairie Park Elementary School speech pathologist on Thursday was declared competent to stand trial on one count of aggravated indecent liberties with a child younger than 14 and one count of kidnapping, but those charges may multiply.

Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news May 5, 2025 - 11:41 am

City of Lawrence tightens residency requirements for people to receive homelessness services

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence is tightening requirements for people to receive homelessness services, and people who previously lived in town, relocated elsewhere and returned are now “considered non-residents” until they’ve established housing.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events April 28, 2025 - 11:24 am

Powwow at Hillcrest Elementary School draws hundreds of community members

by Molly Adams

School powwows are common in areas with large Native American populations, but Saturday’s powwow at Hillcrest Elementary was a first for Lawrence schools.

(Contributed)
Arts & Events April 25, 2025 - 2:40 pm

Youth-led inclusive period pantry to host block party in Lawrence amid leadership shift

by Tricia Masenthin

As the founders of Honor Moon’s period pantry and nonprofit foundation make their transition from high school to college, they’re teaming up with incoming leaders for a community event.

Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Education April 23, 2025 - 10:53 am

KU international students worried, questioning place in country after visas revoked nationwide

by Cuyler Dunn

Some international students at KU say they are shocked and concerned about the federal government terminating international student records and revoking thousands of visas.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Business April 18, 2025 - 12:34 pm

Owner plans to demolish East Lawrence building amid ongoing court case

by Maya Hodison

A Lawrence developer says he’s now forced to demolish an old stone building in East Lawrence because of a parking-related lawsuit filed by the owner of properties across the street.

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