Many older homes in Lawrence’s core neighborhoods have long since been converted to rental properties, with some physically divided into apartments. Now, the city could consider a program that would undo some of those changes.
The city’s Affordable Housing Advisory Board is reviewing the first draft of a plan to address specific deficiencies identified by a recent housing market study. The approximately ...
Plans to build a six-story apartment and retail building on the northeast corner of 11th and Massachusetts streets will continue to be discussed at City Hall, but the city’s historic preservation board has major concerns with the building’s size.
Members of the city’s Historic Resources Commission on Thursday night said that they agreed with city staff’s assessment that the project’s height and scale ...
As a migrant caravan from Central America moves northward and the national immigration debate intensifies, one group would like to prompt a conversation at the local level.
On Thursday, the University of Kansas Latin American Graduate Organization will host a panel discussion, “Let’s Talk About Immigration.” The event is open to the public and the panel will include four local experts on immigration and ...
After his immigration case attracted international attention, a Lawrence scientist and father of three says fixing the immigration system will require finding the gray in what, for many people, has become a black-and-white issue.
After more than 30 years in the U.S., Syed Jamal, 55, was nearly deported earlier this year, and his ability to remain here — where his children are U.S. citizens — remains up in ...
The City of Lawrence is moving closer to installing public cameras downtown.
As part of its work session Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission reviewed a draft of the Lawrence Police Department’s policy for public cameras, which details how the cameras will be used and how footage will be monitored, stored and potentially released. Commissioners had questions but did not voice major objections to the draft ...
City of Lawrence officials think Douglas County should be paying more toward firefighting and emergency medical services, though officials say they expect the conversation about the funding agreement will be complex.
As part of the Lawrence City Commission's work session Tuesday, city staff presented information regarding the Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical Department funding agreement. Commissioners ...
