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August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news September 16, 2025 - 11:33 pm

City Commission approves 6th and Stoneridge as site for new Lawrence fire station; county to consider next

by Mackenzie Clark

The Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday approved 555 Stoneridge Drive for the location of the next fire station, and Douglas County commissioners could follow suit on Wednesday. 

Lawrence news September 16, 2025 - 11:20 pm

Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Sept. 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.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news September 16, 2025 - 10:43 pm

Lawrence City Commission approves water, wastewater rate increases for the next 3 years

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted 5-0 to increase the rates residents pay for water and wastewater service over each of the next three years. 

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news September 16, 2025 - 8:28 pm

Lawrence City Commission approves budget with fees to use rec centers, property tax rate increase

by Mackenzie Clark

Despite concerns voiced by community members, Lawrence city commissioners voted to approve a budget that will include fees for residents to use rec centers, take a fire engine offline and increase the property tax rate.

Lawrence news September 15, 2025 - 8:25 pm

City staff members set sights on 6th and Stoneridge for new Lawrence fire station

by Mackenzie Clark

City of Lawrence staff members will ask city commissioners Tuesday to sign off on 555 Stoneridge Drive as the site of the next fire station, estimated to cost $12.96 million.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news September 15, 2025 - 6:13 pm

Lawrence City Commission to vote on property tax increase, fees to use rec centers

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will likely decide how much city property taxes will increase and how much to charge residents to use the rec centers.

Lawrence news September 14, 2025 - 6:32 pm

Lawrence City Commission to vote on water, wastewater rate increases for next 3 years

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence residents are on track to pay the city an average of almost $200 per month for utilities within the next three years, according to calculations by a local advocate. City commissioners will vote on water and wastewater rate increases on Tuesday.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news September 10, 2025 - 12:08 am

Lawrence city commissioners tell police to work with community on camera surveillance policy

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners directed the police chief Tuesday to work with community members to implement safeguards with the use of advanced surveillance camera integration and technology. 

Lawrence news September 10, 2025 - 12:04 am

Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Sept. 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
Lawrence news September 9, 2025 - 8:58 pm

Lawrence City Commission approves contract for study of North Lawrence corridor

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved a $400,000 contract for the first phase of a “North Lawrence Comprehensive Corridor Plan” as well as the makeup of an 11-member task force that will drive it.

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