Lawrence reduces occupancy limit in some residential zones
Lawrence City Commission voted 4-1 to lower the maximum occupancy in R-1 and R-2 districts from five unrelated individuals to four. The change, reflecting a compromise with the Planning Commission’s suggested cap of three, followed hours of public comment on housing affordability student rentals and equity for LGBTQ and disabled residents.
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Topeka man sentenced over 10 years for fatal Crestline Drive shooting
Dawson Edward Paine 22 pleaded guilty to second degree murder in the March 5 2024 death of Davin Kerr 18 in Lawrence. Judge Amy Hanley sentenced Paine to 131 months 10.9 years above the plea but below maximum. Kerrs family urged a harsher penalty noting Davins life.
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Douglas County childcare groups expand capacity
Lawrence based Community Children's Center partners with two providers to serve at least 140 children in Douglas County. The nonprofit aims to address a statewide shortage of 2,500 child care slots as new projects come online.
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7 Brew Coffee plans drive-thru on 323 Iowa St in front of Target
Arkansas based chain 7 Brew Coffee files plans to build a drive-thru at 323 Iowa St next to McDonalds in front of Lawrence Target. The filing signals a move into the Lawrence market after earlier reports of site considerations near 25th and Iowa and near Capitol Federal Savings on Sixth and Folks.
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