City Chaos and Art Grants | Lawrence News

A water main burst on Connecticut Street, shutting down one lane through Friday—be extra cautious if you’re driving there. Meanwhile, mystery street painters turned out to be KDOT crew, who repainted lines without costing Lawrence a dime. Some city projects are ahead of schedule (like Iowa Street), while others lag behind (Bob Billings Parkway and 27th Street). In heavy news, a man got two life sentences for murdering two men and attacking police officers in Douglas County. And for creatives, Outdoors Unscripted just announced grant winners who’ll explore Douglas County’s wild spaces and turn them into art. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4f0cce7b35b0aa2d