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Compost sale prepares for spring

Compost sale prepares for springThe annual compost sale is March 12-13 and will help Lawrence residence prepare for spring.
March 12, 2009

Solar panels on ambulances reduce fuel costs

Solar panels on ambulances reduce fuel costsNewly installed solar panels on Lawrence ambulances will help save energy by powering the lights. Normally, the ambulance's engine would have to stay on to power the lights.
March 04, 2009

Lawrence ambulances go solar

Lawrence ambulances go solarLawrence is installing solar paneling on ambulances to reduce spending and fuel.
March 04, 2009

Lawrence delcares "International Education Week"

Lawrence delcares "International Education Week"The City of Lawrence has declared November 17-21 "US International Education Week."
November 19, 2008

City tries to help elderly in the cold

City tries to help elderly in the coldThe City of Lawrence is looking at possible ways to help seniors during this year's winter.
November 19, 2008

New North Side Development Project

New North Side Development ProjectA local group of businessmen are trying to develop behind Johnny's Tavern along the Kansas River.
October 09, 2008

Google aides Greensburg

Google aides GreensburgGoogle, Inc. donated $100,000 dollars to the KU architecture program to help students in Studio 804 build a community arts center in Greensburg, Kan.
May 06, 2008

City replacing fire trucks

City replacing fire trucksThe City of Lawrence is in the process of replacing its aging fleet of fire trucks over the next several years.
April 22, 2008

Street goes back to brick

Street goes back to brickA historic neighborhood along Ohio Street is getting its original brick street look back again. The brick road is expected to last 100 years.
April 04, 2008

Neighbors oppose park

Neighbors oppose parkResidents of North Lawrence are fighting a proposal to develop an industrial business park near the Lawrence Municipal Airport.
March 07, 2008

Smoking tools snuffed out

Smoking tools snuffed outBeginning Jan. 28, 2008, Kansas will change it's definition of what comprises drug paraphernalia.
January 22, 2008

Budget cuts affect parks

Budget cuts affect parksMissing playground equipment, unmown lawns and incomplete parks have come to reflect the budget crunch affecting the Parks and Recreation district.
December 20, 2007

Night breeds new crowd

Night breeds new crowdWhat happens when downtown Lawrence slows down at night? It doesn't. One Massachusetts Street employee said life's better in Lawrence after dark.
September 24, 2007

Repairing, preserving history

Repairing, preserving historyConstruction to the towers of Plymouth Congressional Church will help repair and preserve the historical land mark. Read more on the importance of the church's original design.
April 10, 2007

Buildings named to register

Buildings named to registerThe National Register of Historic Places' list Lawrence landmarks just got a little longer. One new national landmark on the University's campus is the Chi Omega sorority house.
March 29, 2007

St. Patty's parade approaches

St. Patty's parade approachesThe St. Patrick's Day Parade is right around the corner, and one local organization is making final preparations for its float.
March 16, 2007

City's future discussed

City's future discussedCity residents met with planning consultants at a week-long charrette to discuss the future of Lawrence's development. The charrette concluded Wednesday night.
February 08, 2007

More construction on Kasold

More construction on KasoldA new construction project on Kasold Drive may delay commuters. Construction on the current site south of Clinton Parkway began recently north of Peterson Road.
January 30, 2007

Traffic fines may increase

Traffic fines may increaseCity commissioners will discuss a recommendation from city attorneys to increase the fines for speeding and parking tickets at tomorrow's meeting.
December 04, 2006

City collects toys

City collects toysThe Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department has set out containers to collect goodies for area children.
November 27, 2006

City ready for icy roads

City ready for icy roadsThe city of Lawrence is loading up on salt and sand to combat winter's slippery streets.
November 27, 2006

City releases new bus plan

City releases new bus planA new bus system may benefit students and Lawrence residents. A city plan released Friday includes KU on Wheels and the Lawrence Transit System joining forces.
November 17, 2006