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City of Lawrence - Kansas Press Releases

808 Press Releases
  • Published on June 6, 2024 - 03:08 GMT

    Making an impact for the future

    Recently, the City of Lawrence held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the renovation of the skate park in Centennial Park. The $250,000 renovation provided new features that included a four stair; a rainbow rail; several new ledges; a hip; a “slappy” curb; a …

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  • Published on May 31, 2024 - 20:49 GMT

    Weekly Traffic Update: May 31, 2024

    U.S. 40/K-10 interchange closure scheduled for June 3 The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin the next phase of the U.S. 40/K-10 interchange project in Lawrence on Monday, June 3, conditions permitting. This phase of the project will require …

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  • Published on May 31, 2024 - 20:46 GMT

    You’re Invited: Community budget workshop on June 5

    Let’s Talk Budget! This coming Wednesday, June 5, we’re hosting a community workshop to participate in A Balancing Act, which is a budget simulation tool that allows YOU to share your input by increasing and decreasing service levels for City functions to …

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  • Published on May 31, 2024 - 15:14 GMT

    Aviation Advisory Board June 5 Agenda

    The Aviation Advisory Board will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5th, 2024 and will be held in a hybrid format. Board Members will be in person at City Hall. Virtual participation is allowed for any participant, including staff and the public. Some …

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  • Published on May 31, 2024 - 03:01 GMT

    Multi-modal Transportation Commission June 3 Agenda

    The Multi-Modal Transportation Commission will meet at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 3rd , 2024 The meeting will be held in person at City Hall – 6 East 6th Street and via Zoom ... Read More The post Multi-modal Transportation Commission June 3 Agenda appeared …

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  • Published on May 31, 2024 - 03:01 GMT

    Historic Resources Commission May 31 Training

    The Historic Resources Commission will meet for training on May 31, 2024 from 12:00pm-4:00pm. The post Historic Resources Commission May 31 Training appeared first on City of Lawrence, Kansas.

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  • Published on May 31, 2024 - 03:01 GMT

    City Commission June 4 Agenda

    The June 4, 2024, City Commission Meeting Agenda is now online! The post City Commission June 4 Agenda appeared first on City of Lawrence, Kansas.

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  • Published on May 30, 2024 - 21:42 GMT

    35th Annual Outdoor Downtown Sculpture Exhibition

    This year’s edition of the Outdoor Downtown Sculpture Exhibition (ODSE) opened at the end of May with seven new pieces (along with some from prior years) for you to visit. The ODSE includes sculptural artworks created by local and regional artists. The …

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  • Published on May 30, 2024 - 14:00 GMT

    Affordable Housing Advisory Board June 10 Agenda

    The Affordable Housing Advisory Board  will meet at 11:00am on Monday, June 10, 2024  and will be held via Zoom video conference. The agenda and background materials can be found at: https://lawrenceks.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal…

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  • Published on May 29, 2024 - 16:20 GMT

    Hourly meter readings now available for City utilities

    As part of the H2O Smart Program, which the City of Lawrence initiated in 2020, hourly water meter readings are now available in everyone’s online customer portal. With the H2O Smart Meter program, the City of Lawrence has upgraded water meters across town …

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  • Published on May 28, 2024 - 23:30 GMT

    South Park Wading Pool will not open in 2024, needs major renovations

    The South Park Wading Pool, 1141 Massachusetts St., will not open for the 2024 season and will need substantial renovations to open in the future. The current challenges with the wading pool have raised safety and financial concerns. Safety is paramount, …

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  • Published on May 24, 2024 - 15:37 GMT

    City Commission approves parking amnesty program

    The Lawrence City Commission voted Tuesday to approve the new parking amnesty program. The program, which will run for a month-long window sometime in Fall 2024, will give citizens an opportunity to reduce their parking citation debts owed to the City by …

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  • Published on May 23, 2024 - 20:29 GMT

    Vision Zero Transportation Safety Action Plan public meeting set for May 29

    The Lawerence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and its partners are hosting a public meeting regarding the development of a Vision Zero Transportation Safety Plan on May 29th, 2024 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Carnegie Building, …

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  • Published on May 23, 2024 - 17:56 GMT

    City hosting walking tour for 2024 Annual Outdoor Downtown Sculpture Exhibition

    The City will host an opening reception and walking tour for this year’s Outdoor Downtown Sculpture Exhibition (ODSE) at 5:30 p.m. on Final Friday, May 31. The opening reception and walking tour will begin at the eXplore Lawrence Visitors Center, 812 …

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  • Published on May 22, 2024 - 17:20 GMT

    Planning Commission May 29 Agenda

    The City of Lawrence fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities.

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  • Published on May 22, 2024 - 14:00 GMT

    Central station rolls out state-of-the-art bike amenities

    Lawrence Transit recognizes that bicycles are a major part of the success of public transit. Bus riders are able to get farther by combining a bike and the bus. If riders don’t live next to a bus stop, a bicycle can help close the gap. This Bike Month, we …

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  • Published on May 21, 2024 - 21:49 GMT

    Second Meeting upcoming to discuss Outdoor Aquatic Center renovations; Outdoor Aquatic Center to Open June 1 for summer season

    The City of Lawrence is continuing to develop the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center Major Renovation Project, assessing issues and identifying improvements. Attend the project’s second public meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, in the …

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  • Published on May 21, 2024 - 16:24 GMT

    City offices closed, service alterations set for Memorial Day

    City offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. SOLID WASTE: There will be no residential solid waste collection on Monday, May 27. Trash and recycling collection will be delayed by one day for all residential customers during …

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  • Published on May 20, 2024 - 18:14 GMT

    City hosts engagement sessions for 2025 budget

    The City of Lawrence is in the midst of another budget season — and we want your input! For the second year in a row, we’re using A Balancing Act, which is an online budget simulation tool, to gather community feedback on funding priorities for the …

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  • Published on May 17, 2024 - 19:32 GMT

    Weekly Traffic Update: May 17, 2024

    UPDATE: Kasold Dr. northbound lane closure extended through May 24 Previously reported in the Weekly Traffic Update for May 3, crews from Evergy closed the northbound outside lane on Kasold Dr. (south of Bob Billings Pkwy) to perform utility work. This …

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