Memorial skate ramp under construction at Centennial Skate Park; grand opening coming soon
A big new addition is under construction at Centennial Skate Park this week: a $50,000 vertical ramp dedicated to the memory of a beloved Kansas City-area skater. As the Journal-World reported in March 2022, a group of local skaters and business owners launched a fundraising campaign to bring ...
City leaders to discuss increasing cap on number of Airbnbs, other short-term rentals in nonresidential areas
Demolition of old Mass. Street convenience store clearing way for new apartment project; Lawrence Arts Center buys Salvation Army building downtown
Here are some news and notes from around town: — There are many reasons why I’ve fantasized about unleashing a bulldozer on a convenience ...
KU freshman Gradey Dick declares for 2023 NBA draft
KU women ‘playing for us’ in Saturday’s WNIT title game vs. Columbia
Down to their final game of the 2022-23 season, win or lose, the Kansas women’s basketball team has put everything from the past five months ...
‘We will grieve’: Save Our Schools group reacts to decision to close two Lawrence elementary schools
‘Is the raise going to be worth it?’: Local teachers union to push for savings from school closures, cuts to go to teacher wages
In the wake of a late-night vote to close two Lawrence elementary schools, the local teachers union is ready to support teachers and work to ...
Man who was charged with attempted murder for shooting at Lawrence nightclub pleads to lesser crimes
Lawrence police blotter for March 31, 2023
Douglas County and sheriffs named in federal lawsuit deny claims of wrongful incarceration by Rontarus Washington Jr.
Lawrence resident John Martin files for election to City Commission
City leaders to discuss increasing cap on number of Airbnbs, other short-term rentals in nonresidential areas
Upcoming survey to ask Lawrence residents how their neighborhood can accommodate new homes, businesses
Kansas moves to help survivors pursue child sex abuse claims
Missouri House votes to ban diversity spending in government
Georgia secretary of state, former U.S. Senate leaders highlight new events announced at Dole Institute
Demolition of old Mass. Street convenience store clearing way for new apartment project; Lawrence Arts Center buys Salvation Army building downtown
Douglas County adds nearly 500 residents in last year, according to latest Census numbers; state’s overall population drops
Plans for a side-by-side bank and coffee shop filed for Sixth Street in west Lawrence; downtown pharmacy project still moving forward
KU to host panel discussion on deadly political protests occurring in Iran
Memorial skate ramp under construction at Centennial Skate Park; grand opening coming soon
KU freshman Gradey Dick declares for 2023 NBA draft
