During an initial work session on the proposed 2026 budget on Tuesday, Lawrence city commissioners and members of the public had questions about cuts to the fire and medical department, and some commenters asked for certain bike and pedestrian projects to be funded next year. The initial ...
Ahead of the first public meeting that will discuss the city’s proposed 2026 budget, the local fire fighter’s union expressed concern about a proposed reduction of the daily staffing minimum for Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical. The 2026 budget proposal, which was first made public ...
City Commissioners on Tuesday will consider declaring an intent to issue bonds to allow for a sales tax exemption for the developer of a proposed apartment development in East Lawrence’s Warehouse Arts District. Commissioners will consider adopting a resolution that will declare the city’s ...
Although Lawrence residents will see a flat mill levy in the 2026 proposed budget from City Manager Craig Owens, the proposal features cuts of $6.4 million across the city’s departments as the city works to stabilize the budget. The initial proposal from Owens to the City Commission is a ...
Lawrence city officials on Thursday afternoon welcomed a delegation from a Greek city to officially sign an agreement reaffirming a sister city partnership. The agreement is between Lawrence and the Sacred City of Messolonghi in western Greece, and the signing reaffirms an international ...
A colorful mural inspired by Kansas and Jewish themes will adorn the new facility that will house KU’s Chabad Center. City Commissioners approved a request Tuesday night from the Chabad Center to allow the mural on its new two-story facility at 1203 W. 19th St. near the University of Kansas ...