A mix of heavy rain and a failure of Wi-Fi and satellite communications grounded the planned drone lights show at Summerfest Wednesday night. Porter Arneill, assistant Parks and Recreation director for arts and culture, said that while the 200 drones were set and ready during a window with ...
The City of Lawrence has made some adjustments to ensure Summerfest 24 will go on tonight "despite any weather that may arrive." The main music stage has moved to the covered pavilion at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, and the kids' activities, beginning at 4 p.m., have also been relocated to ...
A homeless outreach team led by nonprofit Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center told the Lawrence City Commission it was able to help 100 clients receive housing in 2023, while also reaching a higher number of new contacts. During a presentation at the commission's meeting on Tuesday, ...
Urgent action is needed to build electric vehicle charging areas at two Lawrence fire stations that are slated to get two new electric fire trucks later this year, according to the Municipal Services and Operations division of the City of Lawrence. City commissioners on at their regular ...
The City of Lawrence has filed a lawsuit in Douglas County District Court against a local landlord on behalf of a prospective renter who was allegedly discriminated against based on source of income. The city earlier this year approved a nondiscrimination ordinance that prevents landlords from ...
The City of Lawrence will temporarily close Water Tower Park early next month for construction activities and removal of the tower. The park at 1225 Sunset Drive will be closed from July 8 to July 13. During that time, access to the playground and picnic area will be off limits to maintain a ...