Wednesday, November 13th, 2024

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Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Family Promise of Lawrence opened the Mt. Hope Shelter, increasing their capacity to serve up to six families or 24 individuals seeking stable housing. The Lawrence Times
- ➤ The 6th St. improvement project in Lawrence will cause temporary traffic delays due to pavement work on Nov 14-15, with flaggers on-site to assist drivers. City of Lawrence
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Indigenous rapper Supaman energizes and educates students at Billy Mills Middle School with stories and lessons on Indigenous culture, history, and the importance of positive life choices. The Lawrence Times
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The agenda for the City's Environmental Sustainability Advisory Board meeting on November 14, 2024, is now available online, with the meeting commencing at 6:00 pm. City of Lawrence
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Lawrence is relocating Municipal Court and Planning & Development Services from Riverfront Plaza to City Hall to centralize services and improve accessibility. City of Lawrence
- ➤ Despite opposition from over 50 community members, Lawrence City Commissioners voted to approve an update to the land development code to simplify regulations and align with sustainability and housing goals. The Lawrence Times
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