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Lawrence news January 5, 2026 - 6:40 pm

Lawrence city commissioners to consider lifting short-term rental rules during World Cup

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider temporarily lifting limits on how many short-term rentals property owners can hold, aiming to capitalize on the influx of people expected during the World Cup.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 4, 2026 - 11:28 am

Lawrence City Commission to discuss new affordable housing policy draft

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will discuss an updated draft affordable housing policy aiming to increase development to meet community needs and clarify requirements for developers seeking city funds.

Lawrence news December 17, 2025 - 6:30 am

Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Dec. 16, 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.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 16, 2025 - 10:02 pm

Lawrence City Commission votes to keep Community Building open for exercise access on trial basis

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted to keep the Community Building open and free to residents for a three-month trial basis once access fees to use the city’s other recreation centers go into effect in January.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 15, 2025 - 5:48 pm

Lawrence city commissioners to discuss rec center access fees; vice mayor proposes new plan

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will revisit the access fees the city is planning to charge people to use rec centers. A new commissioner has a proposal to patch a budget deficit that staff members say would result without fee revenue.

Environment December 12, 2025 - 7:58 pm

Lawrence advisory boards will reevaluate city’s goal to achieve fully renewable energy usage

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Members of two Lawrence advisory boards will soon put their heads together to evaluate whether the city’s renewable energy goals are realistic, and how they line up with overarching sustainability plans for the county.

Kaydi Rudisell
Lawrence news December 11, 2025 - 6:09 pm

City of Lawrence will remove Watson Park basketball court, prone to flooding, this summer

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

The city plans to remove the basketball court in Watson Park, which is prone to flooding, during the summer as part of ongoing construction, and it’s not yet clear whether a new court will replace it.

Lawrence news December 10, 2025 - 9:40 am

Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Dec. 9, 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.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Business December 9, 2025 - 10:56 pm

Lawrence City Commission approves changes to Jayhawk watershed budget; 9th Street to close through summer

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Lawrence City Commissioners on Tuesday approved a $4.82M increase to the budget and change in construction plans that will lead to a portion of Ninth Street being closed through the summer.

Lawrence news December 9, 2025 - 9:29 pm

Lawrence City Commission rejects Alvamar apartment complex plan

by Mackenzie Clark

The Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday voted 4-1 to reject a preliminary plan for a 200-unit apartment complex in west Lawrence’s Alvamar neighborhood.

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