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Posts Tagged ‘Lawrence’

As Homelessness Surges, Kansas Communities Look to Lawrence 

By | May 2, 2024 | 1
A person stands on the sidewalk near a bus stop just south of the Lawrence Public Library.

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.

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Douglas County Commission Approves Massive Solar Project 

By | April 17, 2024 | 0
A "Say Yes to Solar" sign in Lawrence.

Douglas County commissioners have approved a conditional use permit for a 600-acre solar project on prime farmland north of Lawrence.

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Solar vs. Soil Debate Brewing Near Lawrence 

By | April 12, 2024 | 0
A green field. In the middle of the field is an art piece made of dirt and grass that depicts a young farmer. Around the outside of the circle it reads "Save Prime Soil" "Relocate Utility Soil"

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. 

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Lawrence Follows KC in Becoming a Transgender Safe Haven

By | July 19, 2023 | 0
Folks hold up pink white and blue signs that read "We Are Still Here" at a transgender rights protest in Kansas City.

Lawrence City Commission has passed an ordinance declaring the city a transgender safe haven, following a similar step taken by Kansas City in May.

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Building Up Low-Income Youth in Lawrence with Skateboards

By | May 26, 2023 | 0
A pink skateboard with the letters "ZAE" painted on. In Lawrence, Kansas local community and skate leaders compiled their gently used extra parts to give kids who live in low-income housing a chance at skate culture.

Lawrence community leaders and skaters saw a need they could fill and stepped up, offering low-income youth free skateboards.

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