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Mrs. Kansas not the first from Lawrence this year

To have one Mrs. Kansas come from Lawrence is rare. But two — in the same year? That's just freaky. In late March, 27-year-old event planner Rachel Karwas was crowned Mrs. Kansas, just weeks after Elizabeth Stevens, a 32-year-old homeless-shelter employee, earned the same title. If you're confused, read on. By Giles Bruce

Project Graduation party offers students safe fun and prizes—including an SUV

Businesses and parents in Lawrence are coming together through Project Graduation to throw a big party for graduating high school students. The party will have a mechanical bull, cash cages, food, a DJ, casino-themed games and chances to win a variety of prizes including a 1997 Ford Explorer. By Rebekka Schlichting

Dogs get their shot at glory at annual flying disc competition

Dogs, as we know, like to fetch. And somewhere along the line, the Frisbee and other flying discs became one of the favorite objects for the canine population to fetch. So, it had to be torturous Sunday afternoon in South Park for dogs like Zoey, a 3 year-old boxer-lab mix, as they waited to compete in the annual Skyhoundz Disc Championship. By Shaun Hittle

Small World celebrates 45 years of helping women learn English, American culture

Small World, an international school, is celebrating 45 years of providing women with language skills, new friends and knowledge of American culture. By Rebekka Schlichting

Finding meaningful employment a challenge for those with developmental disabilities

Lawrence man Ryan Banning is in every sense of the word an entrepreneur. For more than a decade, Banning, 36, has operated his own business, Ryan’s Vending Service, managing a dozen or so vending machines in Lawrence. Ryan, who has Down syndrome, needs a little help with his business, explains his mom, Martha. A job coach drives him to the locations, and Ryan’s father, Bob, helps run the financial side of the business. But the bottom line: Ryan’s Vending Service turns a profit. By Shaun Hittle

Local advocacy group hosting anti-underage drinking video contest

The Draw the Line Coalition, an anti-underage drinking group, is sponsoring a video contest open to all Lawrence residents, to create a 30-second video that discourages underage drinking. The winner will receive $750. By Shaun Hittle

Ceremony to remember unique Lawrence figure

Starting at age 50, Leo Beuerman — all 39 inches and 60 pounds of him — would drive his specially rigged tractor downtown, get into a red wooden cart and sell pencils. After his death in 1974 at the age of 72, a plaque was dedicated in his honor near where he used to sit. After seemingly being forgotten, that plaque has been restored and will be rededicated in a ceremony this weekend in Lawrence. By Giles Bruce

KU's Big Event getting bigger: Thousands turn out to volunteer for one-day, citywide effort

Kansas University's Big Event is, in fact, big — and getting bigger. About 3,000 students, faculty and staff members turned out Saturday to perform community service projects at about 400 sites across Lawrence. Organizers say the effort is a very visible way for KU to say “thank you” to the community. By Sara Shepherd

Lawrence preschoolers witness Black Hawk helicopter landing

Students from Lawrence's Kids First Preschool got the opportunity to watch a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter land Wednesday before touring the chopper and trying on military gear. Educational programs like it may soon be the victim of budget squabbles in Washington. By Giles Bruce

New homeless shelter adds space, privacy

The new Lawrence Community Shelter, which has been in operation since December, is significantly larger and provides more privacy than the old shelter. It also has a separate space for families and a large job-training center, though the center is not yet operational. By Giles Bruce

Now is the time to adopt a dog

Weather: While the high may be 90 degrees, our heat index will remain near 100. A southwest wind will continue between 10 and 20 miles per hour before a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. The showers should ...

KU Cancer Center seeks national status

Kansas University is working to get a National Cancer Institute designation for its cancer center. The goal will require a large investment, but officials say they'll be repaid in the number of lives saved. Downtown rumbled with the sound of ...

Fight for Your Right to Hoodie: An interview with Sarah Sung of The Lucha Narrative

The Lucha Narrative sprang from the soul of Sarah Sung, a KU grad and graphic designer seeking to merge her passions for creating cool stuff and helping the world. She visited with us to discuss the launch of the Lucha ...

Anarchonomics: An Interview with the Solidarity! Collective

On March 15, Solidarity will move from 1109 Mass. (next to It’s Brothers) to 13 E. 8th Street (next to the Sandbar). The bad news is that people will still be puking on their doorstep; the good news is that ...

Sertoma 48 BBQ Cookoff

Images from Saturday's barbecue competition at Broken Arrow Park in Lawrence. Proceeds from the event ...

Candlelight vigil for the Ottawa homicide victims

Images from Friday night's vigil for the homicide victims found this week in rural Ottawa.

Pinckney Tunnel Murals

New murals line both walls the length of the Pinckney School tunnel beneath 6th Street ...

Run for Boston

Local residents gathered for a three-mile run in support of those affected by Monday's bombings ...

Baker Wetlands burn

Burning the Baker Wetlands every year facilitates new growth for ecosystem.

2013 Lawrence St. Patrick's Day Parade

The usual crowd of unusual characters strolled through Lawrence Sunday for the 26th Annual Lawrence ...

Lawrence Arts Center Benefit Art Auction

View selections of artwork that will be at the April 13, 2013, Lawrence Arts Center ...

Lawrence Model Railroad Show

The 12th annual Lawrence Model Railroad Show and Swap meet was held Saturday, Feb. 16, ...

Seniors share their love advice

Leading up to Valentine's Day, we spent some time with Lawrencians who have been married ...

A feast for 600

Lawrence Masonic Lodge No. 6 fed a Thanksgiving meal to about 600 Lawrence Boys and ...

Automated trash truck

A new trash truck with a robotic-like arm and designed to be staffed by only the driver, began service in Lawrence Tuesday, April 30, 2013.

Farmer preps for snow storm

Monte Torneden, who lives at 24426 Loring Rd. in Leavenworth County spends Monday, Feb. 25 feeding his cattle and preparing for the winter storm and a possible foot 10 inches of snow.

Local seniors give their advice on love

We asked local seniors what advice they might have for young people about love.

Mardi Gras march

Musicians, the masked and the masses gathered on Massachusetts St. for the annual Mardi Gras march Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, to celebrate Fat Tuesday. The group, performing such hits as "When the Saints Go Marching In" and "Down by the Riverside" paraded through most of downtown, even into a few select restaurants during the noon hour event.