Lawrence
As Homelessness Surges, Kansas Communities Look to Lawrence
Lawrence has invested in services to address homelessness. But some say that has that made it a tempting place to “dump” unhoused people from other communities.
Douglas County Commission Approves Massive Solar Project
Douglas County commissioners have approved a conditional use permit for a 600-acre solar project on prime farmland north of Lawrence.
Solar vs. Soil Debate Brewing Near Lawrence
Opponents of a proposed 600-acre solar farm say they aren’t against solar power. But they oppose taking prime farmland out of agricultural production.
Lawrence Follows KC in Becoming a Transgender Safe Haven
Lawrence City Commission has passed an ordinance declaring the city a transgender safe haven, following a similar step taken by Kansas City in May.
Building Up Low-Income Youth in Lawrence with Skateboards
Lawrence community leaders and skaters saw a need they could fill and stepped up, offering low-income youth free skateboards.
Columbia and Lawrence Rank Among Cheapest College Towns to Live In
Columbia, Missouri, and Lawrence, Kansas, are among the most affordable major college towns to live in, according to a new study.
Checking Out: Some Say Hotels Aren’t the Key to Sheltering the Unhoused
Efforts to temporarily shelter the unhoused in Kansas City area hotels and motels have faced a variety of challenges.
Art House Extra | Filmmaker Creates an Ode to Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence filmmaker Marc Havener passed the pandemic creating a love letter to his hometown rendered in film and song.
Free Gigabit Project Bridges Digital Divide in Lawrence Public Housing
The Lawrence Douglas County Housing Authority provides free gigabit internet to residents to bridge the digital divide during the pandemic.
Q&A: Christina Haswood On Becoming a Kansas State Representative
Get to know one of the youngest representatives in the Kansas legislature.