City announces acting fire chief, hiring process
The City of Lawrence will conduct a nationwide search for the next chief of Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical. In the meantime, Joe Hardy will be serving as acting chief.
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical chief to step down
After just more than two years with the department, Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical Chief Rich Llewellyn is stepping down from his position, according to a news release from the city on Monday.
No injuries in overnight house fire in Lawrence’s Pinkney neighborhood
No residents or firefighters were injured, but a home is significantly damaged after an overnight fire in the Pinkney neighborhood in Lawrence.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Two families displaced after house fire in Prairie Park neighborhood spreads
Two families have been displaced from their homes following a fire in the Prairie Park neighborhood early Sunday morning.
Residents of 2 apartments displaced after fire in Lawrence
Residents of two apartments near KU’s campus have been displaced after an overnight fire.
LDCFM’s Mobile Integrated Health team shares progress update
The Mobile Integrated Health team, which includes two Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical technicians, aims to meet people where they are and help them with their medical needs to avoid use of emergency services in the future.
Lawrence City Commission approves 2025 budget; most residents will see property tax increases
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted 3-2 to approve the city’s 2025 budget and five-year capital improvement plan.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Revised Lawrence city budget would delay fire station projects, keep mill levy almost flat
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider approving a revised 2025 budget that would delay plans to construct two new fire stations and keep the mill levy almost flat, though residents would still see property tax increases.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Brandon Woods fire caused by ‘improper discarding of smoking material,’ fire department says
A fire that damaged 48 units at a Lawrence retirement community on Monday was an accident caused by improper discarding of smoking material, according to the fire department.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission agrees to put sales tax increase on ballot, continues discussion of 2025 budget
Lawrence city commissioners decided Tuesday that they will ask Lawrence residents to vote on whether to approve a sales tax increase to fund homelessness programs. Otherwise, much of the 2025 city budget is still up for discussion.
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