Lawrence Growth Slows as 560+ New Residents Added
Census estimates show Lawrence added 563 residents July 2023 to July 2024, while smaller cities Andover Lenexa Merriam Manhattan grew more. Despite remaining among Kansas’ 10 largest, Lawrence posted the slowest percentage growth as housing construction shifts from single family to apartments and overall activity cools.
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Graduates Celebrate as Big Jay Mascot Graduates
Four Big Jay mascots participate in graduation events with Lexi Dillon and Chase Wilm crossing Jayhawk Boulevard. Wilm is the only mascot to graduate on Sunday as students pass the Campanile and celebrate with sorority members including Bamrosy Kimpoumboudi of Zeta Phi Beta and the Black Student Union.
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City weighs rezoning land near LMH Health for 24 unit complex
Lawrence leaders will vote on reclassifying about 69 acres at West Third Street and Michigan Street from R-2 to R-4 to permit a 24 unit apartment project with 12 one bedroom and 12 two bedroom units and 32 parking spaces. The Planning Commission split 4-4, leaving the city commission to decide.
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First responders save home during county’s large grass fire
Incident commander David Wulfkuhle led efforts as one of the county’s largest grass fires erupted on March 14 threatening a house and pets. Responders kicked in the door to rescue cats and dogs, saving the home and preventing spread. Kanwaka Township road superintendent Jeff Skinner provided crucial assistance during the response.
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