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Lawrence news February 11, 2026 - 6:00 am

Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Feb. 10, 2026

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.

Lawrence news February 10, 2026 - 10:19 pm

Lawrence city commissioners approve historic markers to honor teens killed by police in 1970

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved historic markers to pay tribute to Rick “Tiger” Dowdell and Nick Rice, teens who were shot and killed by Lawrence police officers in 1970, despite objections from the police chief.

Lawrence news February 10, 2026 - 8:07 pm

‘Why not South Park?’ Lawrence Farmers Market gets tentative nod from city commission

by Mackenzie Clark

A majority of Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday indicated they generally supported a plan for the Lawrence Farmers Market to build a permanent pavilion in South Park, though they took no formal vote.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news February 9, 2026 - 8:41 pm

City of Lawrence staff to advise nominating Watson Park as local historical landmark

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

City of Lawrence staff members will soon publish a report recommending that the city add Watson Park to the Lawrence Register of Historic Places.

Lawrence news February 9, 2026 - 9:47 am

Lawrence Farmers Market likes South Park for its permanent home; city commission to hear report

by Lawrence Times

The team working on the Lawrence Farmers Market’s search for a permanent site is now recommending South Park. Lawrence city commissioners will hear a report on Tuesday.

Lawrence news February 3, 2026 - 10:26 pm

Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Feb. 3, 2026

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.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news February 3, 2026 - 8:57 pm

City Commission pledges tax breaks for west Lawrence affordable housing project

by Mackenzie Clark

A majority of Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday pledged their support for tax breaks to offset development costs of an affordable housing project planned for the far western edge of town.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news February 2, 2026 - 4:46 pm

City Commission to consider tax breaks for 121-unit west Lawrence affordable housing project

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will hold a public hearing and consider tax breaks for a 121-unit permanently affordable housing project that’s slated for K-10 and Bob Billings.

Environment January 24, 2026 - 4:11 pm

City of Lawrence staff to propose new climate neutrality resolution

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

City of Lawrence staff will recommend commissioners repeal a 2020 renewable energy ordinance and instate a resolution aimed at attaining climate neutrality by 2050.

Lawrence news January 21, 2026 - 6:00 am

Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Jan. 20, 2026

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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