The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office will have more deputies on patrol than usual this weekend through Labor Day, looking for impaired and distracted drivers. Here are some ways to get home safely.
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The City of Lawrence has launched a website to consolidate downtown parking payment methods, and a new text-to-pay option. Here are some FAQs about how to pay for parking, which apps to use, alternate ways to get downtown and more.
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Officials are working to ensure Lawrence can capitalize on the expected influx of visitors for the 2026 World Cup in Kansas City without impacting necessary everyday services for local residents.
Feedback from bus drivers and the public have been incorporated into Lawrence Transit route and schedule updates, which will go into effect Friday, Aug. 1.
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Community poet and KU professor Megan Kaminski will lead a Ride and Write workshop later this month to help writers generate submissions for the 2026 Lawrence Transit Poet Laureate program.
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Amrutha Ravikumar has opened her second Boba & Beyond location. The cafe is the sole vendor at Lawrence Transit’s Central Station.
Felice Lavergne, who has been serving as interim director of Lawrence Transit, has been named to the permanent director position after a nationwide search.
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Lawrence Transit is proposing several major and minor changes to citywide and KU bus routes, and staff will accept feedback from riders throughout the month of March.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Transit has canceled services for Tuesday through Thursday, KU will be closed Tuesday, and more closures and cancellations will be posted here.
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Update: Lawrence Transit has canceled all bus service until Monday after Lawrence streets became too dangerous to continue operating.
