Updated at 5:37 p.m. Monday City leaders will soon consider whether to commit to a public review of the Lawrence Police Department’s use-of-force policies, including the department’s policies regarding deadly force. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission will consider adopting a resolution committing the city to reviewing and as necessary revising police use-of-force policies, ...
City leaders will soon consider approving the design for the reconstruction of a portion of East 19th Street, a project that has generated concerns from neighbors. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission will consider approving the design concept for the reconstruction and extension of 19th Street, from Harper Street to O'Connell Road. The extension will connect the street to the ...
Though Lawrence's recreation centers and sports fields could technically open up for broader use under health orders, Parks and Recreation leaders say they will continue to limit their use until health officials lift restrictions put in place to decrease the spread of the coronavirus. The local health department announced Thursday that Douglas County would remain in Phase 3 of the state’s Ad Astra reopening ...
Creators of a new art project want to help people appreciate the beauty of Lawrence parks and green spaces — and even bring a bit of that beauty indoors. The Lawrence Public Library partnered with several organizations — Lawrence Magazine, the Kansas Land Trust and the Douglas County Community Foundation — to create postcards and posters for the Lawrence Parks & Green Spaces Art Project. The artwork ...
Work will begin soon on a project to address safety issues and congestion on a troubled intersection of the South Lawrence Trafficway. Starting Monday, the first phase of improvements to the intersection where the trafficway meets 27th Street and Wakarusa Drive will begin, according to an announcement from the Kansas Department of Transportation. The improvements include a new turn lane, an extension of an ...
Leaders at the local homeless shelter say that although they are once again accepting new residents, the pandemic continues to limit the shelter’s ability to house the homeless. The Lawrence Community Shelter, 3655 E. 25th St., stopped accepting new residents in March because of the coronavirus pandemic and instead shifted its focus to finding housing for those who were experiencing homelessness, as the ...