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‘Lawrence 2026’ launches website for World Cup info
The Lawrence area’s unified command to prep for the World Cup is now dubbed “Lawrence 2026,” and the group has launched a website to share information about plans with residents and visitors.
‘Lawrence 2026’ launches website for World Cup info
The Lawrence area’s unified command to prep for the World Cup is now dubbed “Lawrence 2026,” and the group has launched a website to share information about plans with residents and visitors.
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Shuttle will connect Lawrence to KC during World Cup
A shuttle will run from Lawrence’s central bus station to downtown Kansas City during the World Cup this summer, regional leaders for the sporting event announced Tuesday.
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‘It’s going to kill all of us’: Lawrence business owners say construction on 9th Street poses devastating financial impacts
Business owners along Ninth Street near downtown Lawrence are concerned they could face devastating losses and possibly even closures as city construction work will soon close the arterial street that’s key to their livelihoods for several months.
Lawrence city commissioners approve increase to tax on hotel stays
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted 4-1 to increase the special tax that applies to hotel stays in hopes of better preparing for and capitalizing on an influx of World Cup visitors.
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Lawrence City Commission to consider hiking tax on hotel stays
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider increasing the special tax that applies to hotel stays in hopes of capitalizing on an influx of World Cup visitors.
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Less than a year from World Cup, Lawrence officials prepare for impacts on housing, safety, transit
Officials are working to ensure Lawrence can capitalize on the expected influx of visitors for the 2026 World Cup in Kansas City without impacting necessary everyday services for local residents.
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Lawrence city commissioners set maximum property tax rate for 2026
Lawrence city commissioners voted to set their maximum property tax rate for 2026 above city staff members’ recommendation. However, they said they aim to reduce it as they continue budget discussions in the coming weeks and months.
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KC World Cup CEO: Lawrence one of the ‘most engaged’ communities in region
Lawrence is well positioned to cash in on an estimated regional windfall of more than $600 million next summer when the World Cup comes to Kansas City, the CEO of KC’s World Cup planning told local business leaders Tuesday evening.
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‘Once in a generation’: Lawrence officials begin prep for World Cup in KC
Thousands of international soccer fans and millions of dollars are expected to descend on Kansas City next year as the city hosts six world cup matches. Lawrence officials and organizations have begun preparing to claim a slice of the pie.
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Lawrence designated as possible location to host international soccer team during 2026 World Cup
Lawrence may get to play a part in Kansas City’s soccer World Cup qualifying events in 2026 as the possible location of a base camp for an international team.
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