“You can tell I’m excited about what next year brings,” Brad Finkeldei said Tuesday as he began his second stint as Lawrence’s mayor. How could you tell? He’d just gone through a whole list of upcoming projects he’s looking forward to – from KU’s Gateway development to the ...
The City of Lawrence will begin a major reconstruction on a stretch of Bob Billings Parkway in West Lawrence starting next week, which will cause lane reductions on the route as the city estimates the construction will go on for about one year. The city shared in a press release Monday that ...
While talking about Lawrence’s small businesses this past week, Susie Carson made it clear that she thinks the city is special. “In Lawrence, you guys’ culture –” she said, and then rephrased it: “Our culture! I’m excited to say that.” “Just the identity and the culture of ...
Two new commissioners will take their seats and a new mayor and vice mayor will be chosen at the Lawrence City Commission's meeting on Tuesday. The incoming city commissioners are Mike Courtney and Kristine Polian, the top two finishers in the November general election. They will be replacing ...
The City of Lawrence will close one block of Ninth Street starting Monday to begin work on a stormwater project. The work will close Ninth Street between Indiana Street and Louisiana Street, and the city said the closure is expected to last into spring 2026. The closure is a part of the ...
Raises for police, fire, stormwater, traffic and solid waste workers are slated for a vote by the Lawrence City Commission at its meeting next week. On the commission's meeting agenda for Tuesday are an agreement with one of the city's employee unions and amendments to the city's agreements ...