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Franklin County Demo Derby: July 19th at 7pm
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Franklin County Ranch Rodeo: July 17th at 7pm
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Franklin County Fair: July 17th-20th
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LPD - Help stay Safe and Secure with this easy tip!
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...
May 23, 2025

LPD - Support our Summer Camps for Kids (and more) by Helping Officers Solve a Murder Mystery
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...
May 23, 2025
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LPD - Help stay Safe and Secure with this easy tip!
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...
May 23, 2025

LPD - Support our Summer Camps for Kids (and more) by Helping Officers Solve a Murder Mystery
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...
May 23, 2025

USD 497 NEWS - Julie Boyle's announcement of retirement
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...
May 23, 2025

K-10 Southbound Ramp To 6th Street Closure Begins March 12 (Detour Maps Here)
K10 SOUTHBOUND RAMP TO 6TH STREET BEGINS WEDNESDAY MARCH 12TH DETOUR MAP LINK FOLLOWS: 6th Street Detour
Mar 06, 2025

City delays Compost Facility opening to March 8
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...
Feb 25, 2025