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Flood warning issued for Douglas County
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for Douglas County through 1 p.m. Monday as between 3 and 5 inches of rain had already fallen as of 10:18 a.m., according to the NWS in Topeka. Excessive rainfall Monday morning has made some low-lying streets impassable. That includes North...
City of Lawrence files case against landlord for alleged source of income discrimination
The City of Lawrence has filed what appears to be its first Douglas County District Court lawsuit against a local landlord for allegedly refusing a prospective tenant based solely on their use of housing vouchers. Sue Herynk and her husband Joe Herynk, of River City Homes Inc., are named as...
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for July 2, 2024
The Lawrence City Commission on June 4, 2024 voted to no longer broadcast general public comment. The Lawrence Times is keeping audio and video recordings of general public comment for the record. This is the general public comment portion of the commission’s July 2, 2024 meeting. Public comments may...
Flash flooding on the Kansas side of the metro leads to flooded streets and water rescues
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Pounding rain caused flooding issues across the Kansas City metro late Monday morning and afternoon. Several Flash Flood Warnings remain in effect through the early afternoon hours for many of Kansas City's surrounding areas, especially south of downtown. Some of the most notable flooding occurred...
Governor Kelly announces $8.6M awarded to Cost Share Program projects
Seward County and some other counties are about to get some funding thanks to some recent action by the State of Kansas. Last Thursday, Gov. Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed announced $8.6 million will be awarded to 14 transportation construction projects through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Cost Share Program for spring 2024. The announcement was made in Edwardsville.
Parking, golf course among top concerns voiced in Lawrence City Commission’s discussion of new code
Lawrence community members voiced concerns about parking, floodplain development and the golf course in the Alvamar neighborhood Tuesday during city commissioners’ discussion of the draft revised land development code. The code essentially lays out the city’s guidelines for what can be built where, and what requirements developments must meet....
Lawrence school board begins search for interim superintendent for 2024-25; position to be filled for following year
Some board members criticize community response to Lewis’ resignation. An interim superintendent will serve the Lawrence school district for a full year while the school board searches for a permanent appointment. Superintendent Anthony Lewis was selected Saturday to lead the Durham, North Carolina school district. His last day in...
Lawrence to celebrate 4th of July with drone show instead of fireworks
The City of Lawrence’s Independence Day celebration at the Douglas County Fairgrounds will end with a grand display of light and noise – but not fireworks. For the first time ever, Lawrence’s Summerfest event on Wednesday, July 3, will have a drone show instead of fireworks. 200 drones, to be exact, said Porter Arneill, assistant director of the city’s parks and recreation and arts and culture department.
Kansas Democrat opposes transgender women and girls joining gender-based sports teams
TOPEKA — The chair of the LGBTQ+ caucus of the Kansas Democratic Party assailed as “hateful garbage” U.S. House candidate Nancy Boyda’s opposition to participation by transgender females in organized athletics programs designated for girls or women. Boyda said in a statement touting her 2nd District...
De Soto School District repairs underway after spring storms
DE SOTO, Kan. (KCTV) - Repairs to two schools in Shawnee will cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. The De Soto School District hopes most of the repairs will be made before school starts this fall. according to documents submitted to the De Soto Board of Education. Repair plans are...
Lawrence City Commission to hear report on funds for homeless outreach, land development code updates
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will hear a report on how Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center has used city funding for its homeless outreach services. The city awarded Bert Nash $573,141 in special alcohol sales tax funding for the center’s homeless outreach team to continue its work in 2023.
Rec centers closed, celebrations planned and more to know for July 4 in Lawrence
Here’s a quick roundup of closures, changes, celebrations and more for the Fourth of July in Lawrence:. • The East Lawrence and Holcom Park recreation centers, Community Building and Sports Pavilion Lawrence will be closed July 4. • Parking at meters, lots and in garages in downtown Lawrence will...
New Shawnee traffic sculpture result of collaboration between rival high schools
A two-year art project brought two rival schools together for a common goal — to create and build a sculpture. The result of the collaboration between students at Mill Valley and De Soto High Schools, through USD 232’s Cedar Trails Exploration Center’s CAPS program, which provides career and technical education for students in the district, is the sculpture “Flight of Fluorescence.”
City announces new boards and commissions alignment
The City of Lawrence is announcing a new structure for City boards and commissions to better align their work with the City’s strategic plan. The terms for current board and commission members will be expiring on August 31, 2024, to allow for new appointments coinciding with the restructure. Starting...
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