Douglas County leaders say the upcoming process for distributing nearly $24 million in federal pandemic relief should distribute some emergency funding right away, but that the majority of the money should go through a more strategic process.
As part of its meeting Wednesday, the Douglas County Commission discussed the process and priorities for distributing the $23.7 million that the county will receive over ...
The City of Lawrence is treating water from Clinton Lake for an unpleasant taste and odor caused by algae.
Lawrence has two major sources for its drinking water: the Kansas River and Clinton Lake. The Clinton Water Treatment Plant is currently treating water with elevated levels of MIB (2-methylisoborneol), a byproduct of naturally occurring algae, according to Municipal Services and Operations spokesperson ...
Douglas County leaders will soon begin discussing how they would like to distribute the nearly $24 million in federal pandemic relief that the county will receive over the next two years.
As part of its meeting Wednesday, the Douglas County Commission will review the process the county used to distribute previous allocations of federal pandemic relief from the CARES Act and provide county staff direction about ...
Douglas County leaders will soon continue their discussion of changes to fireworks regulations that would increase requirements on fireworks stands and prohibit people from setting off fireworks on some county-owned properties.
As part of its meeting Wednesday, the Douglas County Commission will consider adopting a new home rule resolution to replace the existing resolution regarding the use and sale of ...
Though some questioned the message the piece might communicate, Lawrence city commissioners voted to approve the concept for a public art installation at the city’s new police headquarters.
At its meeting Tuesday, the commission voted 4-1, with Commissioner Lisa Larsen opposed, to approve the concept design for the $340,000 project, which calls for a metal pavilion with panels of colorful glass ...
The city’s Affordable Housing Advisory Board would like the city to more actively pursue partnerships with private property owners to develop affordable housing in the community.
As part of its meeting Monday, the board voted 12-0 to recommend that the City of Lawrence issue a request for proposals for private property owners who are interested in working with the city and other partners to develop ...
