Proposed city budget would raise property tax rate while services would be cut in some departments

Story updated at 5:42 p.m. Friday, July 5: The proposed budget for 2025 for the City of Lawrence recommends a property tax rate increase of 3.5 mills, but also recommends that some services be cut in departments like fire-medical and parks and recreation. City Manager Craig Owens’ proposed ...

Kansas’ top court bolsters a state right to abortion and strikes down 2 anti-abortion laws

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Community members, service providers and government officials gathered on Tuesday night to begin a series of conversations about improving safety ...

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The group of four players that Kansas selected to attend Big 12 Conference media days in Las Vegas includes a pair of longtime participants in ...

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Proposed city budget would raise property tax rate while services would be cut in some departments

Story updated at 5:42 p.m. Friday, July 5: The proposed budget for 2025 for the City of Lawrence recommends a property tax rate increase of 3.5 ...

Summerfest will go on tonight ‘despite any weather,’ city says

City-funded Bert Nash outreach team helped 100 clients get into housing in 2023, commissioners hear

Charges dismissed against 2 men accused of rape after prosecutor says alleged victim can’t be located

Lawrence police blotter for July 5, 2024

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Nocturnal wildlife expedition, City Band concert and more upcoming events

Friday, July 5: Breakfast for Dinner with the Animals, 6-8 p.m., Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St. $15 admission, 2 and under free; enroll online at ...