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Education January 27, 2025 - 10:45 pm

Lawrence school district feedback shows need to curb bullying but praises teachers

by Maya Hodison

Participants who gave the Lawrence school district some feedback in the fall said teachers and staff are the backbone, but they see areas for improvement in student discipline and more.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Education January 26, 2025 - 1:40 pm

Lawrence school board to hear update on boundary work, consider approving solar project

by Maya Hodison

A district committee on Monday will update the school board on its interest in exploring a feeder system in the future instead of making any boundary changes for next year. The board will also consider a bid to install solar panels for Sunflower Elementary.

August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts December 16, 2024 - 6:44 pm

Group suing Douglas County Commission over planned solar farm seeks emergency order to stop vote

by Mackenzie Clark

Two days ahead of the Douglas County Commission’s vote on updated plans related to a massive solar farm proposed to be built north of Lawrence, plaintiffs in a lawsuit are asking the court to stop the vote.

Environment December 13, 2024 - 11:51 am

Douglas County Commission to review stormwater, agrivoltaics plans for proposed solar farm

by Cuyler Dunn

The Douglas County Commission on Wednesday will consider approving updated stormwater management and agrivoltaics plans for a massive solar farm proposed to be built north of Lawrence.

Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news September 11, 2024 - 8:54 pm

Douglas County Commission candidates share stances on affordable housing, development incentives, wind energy

by Maya Hodison

Candidates running for Douglas County Commission see the commission’s role in securing more affordable housing differently, they discussed during the Lawrence Board of Realtors forum Wednesday.

Education May 17, 2024 - 3:00 pm

Prairie Park Elementary celebrates powering up solar panels

by Lawrence Times

The Prairie Park Elementary School community on Friday celebrated the installation of solar panels on the school’s roof — the Lawrence school district’s first renewable energy pilot project.

Environment April 29, 2024 - 12:30 pm

Douglas County Commission to vote on wind energy regulations; report indicates no substantial public health impacts

by August Rudisell

As Douglas County commissioners will consider approving draft wind energy regulations on Wednesday, the local health department’s research shows the only “definite” public health impact of wind farms is annoyance. 

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Environment April 13, 2024 - 6:55 pm

Douglas County Commission approves permit for solar farm north of Lawrence

by Mackenzie Clark

Following a nearly 10-hour meeting Saturday, Douglas County commissioners voted to approve a permit for the Kansas Sky Energy Center, a massive solar farm to be built north of Lawrence.

Environment April 11, 2024 - 2:42 pm

Stan Herd earthwork highlights opposition to solar energy project as Douglas County Commission’s decision looms

by Mackenzie Clark

Opponents of a planned solar energy project have joined with Lawrence artist Stan Herd to create an earthwork ahead of the Douglas County commissioners’ special Saturday meeting where they will vote on the project permit.

Environment March 27, 2024 - 7:18 pm

Douglas County Commission hears more about proposed solar farm; will vote on project in April

by Cuyler Dunn

Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday held a work session to discuss a permit for a proposed massive solar farm north of Lawrence, the first of two meetings focused on the project.

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