Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design or CPTED (pronounced sep-ted) suggests that the design of buildings, landscaping and outdoor environments can either encourage or discourage crime. CPTED defined The proper design and effective use of the built environme...

Lawrence, KS: Lawrence Blue Santa is asking you to help police solve a murder mystery, and support kids and community members in need - all at the same time. If you've never heard of the Lawrence Blue Santa Program, that's because they do wear those recognizable officer blues, but just like Santa, they sneak in and sne...

Superintendent Dr. Jeanice Kerr Swift announces the retirement of Executive Director of Communications Julie Boyle after 27 ½ years in this role, effective July 1 pending school board approval. "Julie Boyle has added immense value to the organization over her years of service; her work has had a positive an...

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a two-day wild horse and burro event in Lawrence, Kan., May 30-31, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. The two-day event, featuring 120 wild horses and burros, will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 30. Adoptions will be held from noon-6 p.m. on May 30, and from 8 a.m.-noon on...

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design or CPTED (pronounced sep-ted) suggests that the design of buildings, landscaping and outdoor environments can either encourage or discourage crime. CPTED defined The proper design and effective use of the built environme...

Lawrence, KS: Lawrence Blue Santa is asking you to help police solve a murder mystery, and support kids and community members in need - all at the same time. If you've never heard of the Lawrence Blue Santa Program, that's because they do wear those recognizable officer blues, but just like Santa, they sneak in and sne...

Superintendent Dr. Jeanice Kerr Swift announces the retirement of Executive Director of Communications Julie Boyle after 27 ½ years in this role, effective July 1 pending school board approval. "Julie Boyle has added immense value to the organization over her years of service; her work has had a positive an...

K10 SOUTHBOUND RAMP TO 6TH STREET BEGINS WEDNESDAY MARCH 12TH DETOUR MAP LINK FOLLOWS: 6th Street Detour

City delays Compost Facility opening to March 8 Due to unforeseen circumstances, the opening of the City of Lawrence Compost Facility for the 2025 season has been delayed by one week. The facility will now open on Saturday, March 8, 2025, for self-load and drop-off services. This opening day will be for City of Lawrenc...