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August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Business December 8, 2025 - 5:35 pm

City staff to recommend closing parts of 9th Street through summer; commission to consider

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

City staff members are recommending portions of Ninth Street stay closed for construction through the summer without opening for the World Cup. City commissioners on Tuesday will consider an extra $4.8M expense related to the project.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 7, 2025 - 4:03 pm

Advocates’ draft ordinance aims to put safeguards on Lawrence police camera surveillance tech

by Cuyler Dunn

Lawrence advocates have drafted an ordinance that aims to create safeguards for the police department’s new system that asks locals to register their security cameras on a list or integrate them for realtime access by police.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 2, 2025 - 8:17 pm

Lawrence City Commissioners Courtney, Polian sworn in, ask to revisit rec center fees

by Mackenzie Clark

New Lawrence City Commissioners Mike Courtney and Kristine Polian, sworn in Tuesday, have asked to revisit fees the city plans to charge residents to access rec centers starting next month.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Business December 2, 2025 - 7:32 pm

City of Lawrence is poised for major growth, new mayor says

by Mackenzie Clark

Mayor Brad Finkeldei said he believes downtown Lawrence will be transformed, the city will expand west of K-10 and more development is coming in the next year or two.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 2, 2025 - 6:30 pm

Larsen, Littlejohn share parting words as their city commission terms end

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence City Commissioners Lisa Larsen and Bart Littlejohn shared parting words as their terms came to an end Tuesday evening.

Lawrence news November 18, 2025 - 6:38 pm

Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Nov. 18, 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.

Education November 18, 2025 - 2:26 pm

Douglas County elections office confirms results of Lawrence school board, city commission elections

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

The Douglas County Elections Office has certified the results of the 2025 election, with no changes to the winners of the Lawrence City Commission election and confirmation of a school board seat that had been too close to call.

Lawrence news November 13, 2025 - 6:06 pm

Lawrence city staff estimate: $18K to open Community Building to kids for limited hours

by Mackenzie Clark

As the Community Building is set to close to the general public in January, city staff members have estimated that it would cost $18,000 to open the building for kids up to age 17 to use for about 12 hours per week.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts November 11, 2025 - 7:42 pm

Lawrence City Commission approves increased fines for some traffic tickets

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners voted Tuesday to increase fines that people will pay for traffic tickets in municipal court, expected to increase city revenue by $40,800.

Lawrence news November 11, 2025 - 7:23 pm

Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Nov. 11, 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.

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