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Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Recruiter says Lawrence city manager position has ‘a full page’ of challenges
A recruiter spoke to community members’ concerns about diversity and controversies among four finalists for the Lawrence city manager position Wednesday night, also saying the position has “a full page” of challenges.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Recruiter says Lawrence city manager position has ‘a full page’ of challenges
A recruiter spoke to community members’ concerns about diversity and controversies among four finalists for the Lawrence city manager position Wednesday night, also saying the position has “a full page” of challenges.
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Data centers could easily come to Lawrence, sparking concerns about land development code
The prospect of data centers coming to Lawrence slipped past many community members 18 months ago, but now some are asking city commissioners to initiate a moratorium against them.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence ordinance meant to help people find housing will be void under new state law
A new state law will soon void a Lawrence city ordinance that has helped some residents with low incomes find housing over the past three years.
Lawrence Times launching obituary email newsletters
The Lawrence Times is launching separate email newsletters for obituaries. They’ll be available for free to all readers.
Lawrence community members can meet city manager candidates at event
Updated post: The city has released the names of the five finalists for the Lawrence city manager position. They’ll all be in town to meet with community members next week.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Curveball decision from Douglas County Commission awards contract to both bidders for eviction defense pilot program
Kansas Legal Services and Kansas Holistic Defenders agreed Wednesday to collaborate on an eviction defense pilot program in Douglas County and provide services to tenants in the face of a “clunky” initiative rollout.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Lawrence school district committee members question AI’s effects on learning, integrity
Members of the Lawrence school district’s AI committee raised concerns Tuesday about the integrity of learning and whether families should be able to opt in or out of AI usage.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission agrees to purchase Riverfront building in settlement
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday agreed to a settlement for the city to acquire the Riverfront building for $325,000, and SpringHill Suites will vacate the property by April 5, 2027.
Courtney Lane/Lawrence Times
Tentative agreement would raise Lawrence school district staff pay to $20 hourly minimum
Lawrence school district teachers will see raises of at least $3,000 and ESPs will be paid a minimum of $20 per hour if Lawrence Education Association members and the school board approve a tentative agreement.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Douglas County residents ask commission to consider moratorium on battery systems, data centers
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday faced public calls for a moratorium or ban on battery energy storage systems and data centers, following a work session where they heard research on fire risks and rural water limits.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence police ask city commissioners to freeze cuts to department budget
Lawrence police officers and supporters pleaded with city commissioners Tuesday not to consider cuts to the department’s budget, including cutting 10 positions and dropping to two school resources officers for the entire school district.
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