The Lawrence Times

New lawsuit challenges City of Lawrence’s housing discrimination ordinance

A real estate company has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Lawrence challenging an ordinance that bans ...
The Lawrence Times

City of Lawrence adds extra parking in the middle of 9th Street amid construction

The City of Lawrence is adding temporary parking spaces in the middle of Ninth Street to help customers access businesses affected by construction for the Jayhawk Watershed Project.
Lawrence Journal-World

City of Lawrence announces hiring of new economic development director

Susie Carson was announced as the City of Lawrence's new director of economic development Tuesday afternoon. The City of Lawrence has hired a Johnson County chamber of commerce executive, Susie Carson ...
Lawrence Journal-World

City of Lawrence has a policy that lets employees carry a concealed weapon; unclear how it may have played into Monday’s shooting

Lawrence Police Chief Rich Lockhart and another member of the LPD enter Lawrence City Hall on the morning of Jan. 5, 2026. While it is known a City of Lawrence employee shot and killed an intruder ...