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Lawrence news September 3, 2024 - 7:23 pm

Lawrence City Commission approves 2025 budget; most residents will see property tax increases

by Mackenzie Clark

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
Lawrence news September 1, 2024 - 6:45 pm

Revised Lawrence city budget would delay fire station projects, keep mill levy almost flat

by Mackenzie Clark

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
Lawrence news August 21, 2024 - 5:09 pm

Brandon Woods fire caused by ‘improper discarding of smoking material,’ fire department says

by Lawrence Times

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 news August 20, 2024 - 11:04 pm

Lawrence City Commission agrees to put sales tax increase on ballot, continues discussion of 2025 budget

by Mackenzie Clark

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.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 10, 2024 - 12:16 pm

Firefighters put out small fire at Liberty Hall

by Lawrence Times

Investigators are looking into the cause of a small fire Saturday morning at Liberty Hall in downtown Lawrence.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 1, 2024 - 2:18 pm

Trees down all over Lawrence after storm; meteorologist says harsh winds were likely a downburst

by Mackenzie Clark

Trees were destroyed and damaged all across Lawrence in a storm late Wednesday. Thursday morning light revealed the extent and the collateral damage from felled limbs and branches.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 31, 2024 - 7:47 pm

Firefighters working at scene of house fire in central Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

Firefighters were working at the scene of a house fire near 20th Street and Naismith […]

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Lawrence news July 25, 2024 - 4:09 pm

Semitruck crashes between homes near KU football stadium in Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

A driverless semitruck crashed Thursday and ended up between two homes across the street from the KU football stadium in Lawrence.

Lawrence news July 16, 2024 - 8:58 pm

Lawrence city commissioners set maximum budget with property tax rate increase

by Mackenzie Clark

Following some confusion, Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved their maximum budget for 2025 with a 3.6-mill increase to property tax rates.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 9, 2024 - 11:39 pm

Lawrence City Commission eyes big property tax increase after pleas from firefighters

by Mackenzie Clark

Firefighter-medics on Tuesday emphasized the worst-nightmare moments they see on a regular basis as they pleaded with the Lawrence City Commission to fund staffing levels the same way the city has in years past.

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