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Lawrence school board to consider approving employee contracts, meal price increases
Lawrence school board members on Tuesday will consider approving new contracts with teachers and district staff, administrator raises, and an increase to meal prices.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence enters contract negotiations with potential city manager
If all goes to plan with contract negotiations, the residents of Lawrence should find out who their new city manager is next week, Mayor Brad Finkeldei said Friday morning. The city hasn’t released the name of the top candidate yet.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
When parking is free, pool opening and more notes for the Memorial Day holiday in Lawrence
Downtown parking will be free, the outdoor pool will open for the season and more notes ahead of the Memorial Day holiday in Lawrence
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.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board to consider approving employee contracts, meal price increases
Lawrence school board members on Tuesday will consider approving new contracts with teachers and district staff, administrator raises, and an increase to meal prices.
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Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence enters contract negotiations with potential city manager
If all goes to plan with contract negotiations, the residents of Lawrence should find out who their new city manager is next week, Mayor Brad Finkeldei said Friday morning. The city hasn’t released the name of the top candidate yet.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
When parking is free, pool opening and more notes for the Memorial Day holiday in Lawrence
Downtown parking will be free, the outdoor pool will open for the season and more notes ahead of the Memorial Day holiday in Lawrence
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.
Lawrence city Commission
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence enters contract negotiations with potential city manager
If all goes to plan with contract negotiations, the residents of Lawrence should find out who their new city manager is next week, Mayor Brad Finkeldei said Friday morning. The city hasn’t released the name of the top candidate yet.
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.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for May 19, 2026
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
Douglas County Commission
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.
Jaocb Rice / Lawrence Times
Douglas County commissioners approve $277K for Wakarusa extension environmental study
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday approved a contract for a firm to conduct an environmental study, paving the way for an extension of Wakarusa Drive south of Lawrence.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Douglas County staff, some advocates divided on contractor for eviction defense pilot program
Douglas County staff want to award Kansas Legal Services a contract to run a pilot eviction defense program. Some advocates prefer Kansas Holistic Defenders because the group can represent undocumented people.
Lawrence School Board
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board to consider approving employee contracts, meal price increases
Lawrence school board members on Tuesday will consider approving new contracts with teachers and district staff, administrator raises, and an increase to meal prices.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board approves employee health plan change
Lawrence school board members on Monday approved a change to health insurance plans that will keep costs about the same for the school district but increase costs for employees who wish to keep their current coverage.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board to consider health plan change, hear needs assessment
Lawrence school board members on Monday will consider a change to save the district money on rising health insurance costs, though employees would have to pay to keep their current level of coverage.
