Lawrence leaders on Tuesday are set to hear updates about a variety of developments related to homelessness, from the opening of the Lawrence Community Shelter’s community of 64-square-foot Pallet cabins and coinciding closure of homeless camps in North Lawrence to a recent increase in police ...
City crews dismantled tents and cleared items from the city-supported campsite for the homeless on Monday in the wake of last week's announcement that the camp would be shut down this week. More than a dozen workers and various earth-moving vehicles were busy at the scene early Monday behind ...
The City of Lawrence on Tuesday announced that it’s seeking proposals for economic development services related to attracting businesses, helping entrepreneurs and small businesses, workforce development and business retention. According to a news release from the city, a new process in ...
The City of Lawrence announced Tuesday that it has appointed a new director of finance. Rachelle Mathews, who currently serves as the acting chief financial officer for the City of Topeka, will begin her new role with the City of Lawrence on Monday, April 15. Mathews will replace former chief ...
The City of Lawrence will be taking some cues from nearby Topeka as city leaders consider their next steps in shuttering unsanctioned homeless camps. Misty Bosch-Hastings, the director of the City of Lawrence’s Homeless Solutions Division, spoke with the Journal-World about the city’s plan ...
The City of Lawrence on Friday announced in a news release that it’s appointed a new director of parks, recreation, arts and culture following a national search. Luis Ruiz, who currently serves as the deputy director of community facilities for parks, recreation and community facilities in ...