WRITER: Austin Hornbostel

LMH Health's new CFO terminated after officials discover he failed to disclose convicted felon status and recent name change during hiring process

Story updated at 5:29 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023: LMH Health’s recently hired chief financial officer is no longer in his position, after it was revealed that he was a convicted felon and legally changed his name last year — and didn’t disclose those details during his hiring process. LMH Health hired Mike Rogers, previously the regional chief financial officer for St. Mary’s Hospital’s Texoma ...

City of Lawrence's new system streamlining permitting and licensing processes set to launch in February

The City of Lawrence announced Thursday that it will soon introduce a new system for permitting and licensing services that aims to streamline the process for business licensing, planning submittals and more. According to a release from the city, the transition from the current system to an Enterprise Permitting and Licensing system through Tyler Technologies is set to take place Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. Once ...

Free haircuts, flu shots and more available this Saturday at Lawrence Public Library's Community Resource Fair

This weekend at the Lawrence Public Library, you’ll be able to find more than just a new book to read — like a haircut, flu shot or winter weather gear. That’s because the library, 707 Vermont St., is hosting its annual Community Resource Fair on Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. This is the third edition of the event, which helps visitors connect with more than a dozen local social service agencies offering ...

Dever, Finkeldei, Sellers elected to Lawrence City Commission

Story updated at 10:33 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023: The results of Tuesday’s general election shook out much the same as they did in the August primary for candidates running for three open seats on the Lawrence City Commission — incumbents Brad Finkeldei and Amber Sellers won reelection, and former city commissioner Mike Dever won his bid to return to elected office eight years after his last stint. As in ...

Opportunities for public input on 2nd section of revised Land Development Code on tap this week

As the City of Lawrence works to update its regulations that guide how development should occur in the community, it’s now seeking public input on the second of three sections that will make up the final revised document. Much like it did during the summer this year, the city plans to host several meetings this week designed to gather feedback on the second revised section of Lawrence’s Land Development ...

Lawrence City Commission to decide on right-of-way, utility easements during public hearings

A pair of public hearings are on the agenda for Tuesday’s Lawrence City Commission agenda, both of them to consider right-of-way and utility easement changes on properties owned by the Kansas University Endowment Association and Tenants to Homeowners. City leaders will first consider a request from the Endowment Association to vacate the right-of-way and dedicate a utility easement along an abandoned portion ...