Lawrence business owner seeks changes to homeless policy and camping rules
Rick Renfro owner of Johnny's Tavern has enlisted attorney Todd Thompson to review the citys illegal camping ordinance and bail practices. Renfro seeks changes to curb unsanctioned camps near his business and to raise deterrence for repeat offenders while noting beds are available at the Lawrence Community Shelter.
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City invites public input on zoning update draft modules
Lawrence moves another step in a two year update of its Land Development Code and seeks community feedback on the first of three draft modules focusing on zoning districts and uses. Public meetings run Wednesday to Friday at City Hall Riverfront with virtual sessions planned for late July.
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Partly Sunny Weather Forecast For 8B Venes
Partly sunny conditions expected with a high near 92 and a low around 70. Weather outlook calls for dry periods and warm temperatures across the day, with no significant rainfall anticipated in the 8B Venes area.
Lawrence considers safe haven ordinance for LGBTQ community
Lawrence City Commission will review Draft Ordinance No. 9999 on first reading this week. The measure would declare Lawrence a safe haven from discriminatory acts and includes protections for transgender nonbinary and gender nonconforming people amid backlash to Kansas SB 180.
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$14 million diverging diamond interchange project begins soon
Kansas Department of Transportation plans a $14 million project to build Lawrence first diverging diamond interchange at West Sixth Street and K-10. King's Construction of Oskaloosa won the contract. work could start July 24 and wrap by year end 2024 in three phases, weather permitting.
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