Opponents of Douglas County Jail expansion not assuaged by cheaper plan
After Douglas County staff trimmed a cost estimate for an expansion of the local jail by $21 million, the most outspoken opponents to the first plan have not changed their tune. Several local groups formed the Jail No coalition last March to oppose a May 2018 ballot question — Proposition 1 ...
Haskell president not surprised by his former student’s peaceful stance when being mocked by teenagers in D.C.
Ahead of Lawrence visit, Pulitzer Prize winner Jose Antonio Vargas talks about ‘undocumented’ experience
As a journalist, Jose Antonio Vargas has always preferred asking the questions rather than being asked. But since publicly sharing his secret of ...
No. 9 Kansas knocks off Iowa State behind decisive 14-0 run in second half
City Showdown cancelled due to inclement weather
Due to inclement weather, the LPS District has cancelled all athletic events for Tuesday night, which includes the basketball doubleheader ...
Another retailer leaving 23rd Street to head to south Iowa Street
I don’t know what you think you saw when I got off the elliptical machine, but I wasn’t so woozy that I needed a bed to lie down on. But in case it ever does get ...
With apartment construction booming nearby, LMH decides to open medical office on south Iowa Street
A Pier 1 wicker chair has been known to create its share of medical issues. (Take your after-dinner nap in a wicker chair at your own risk.) So, ...
Two men arrested on rape, other felony charges after weekend incident in Lawrence
Lawrence police officer pierced by own baton during struggle with suspect
Lawrence police blotter for Jan. 21
City leaders expected to attend final community discussion on race
With body camera testing nearly complete and policy underway, police expect to begin using cameras this summer
Survey seeks input on design of Lawrence’s first bike boulevards
‘Outsider’ Steve Watkins now hiring veteran GOP insiders to guide him
Kobach seriously considering U.S. Senate bid in 2020; Pompeo’s name also in mix
Kobach’s defeat puts future of voter database in doubt
Editorial: Stick with budget plan
Letter to the editor: Make a stand
Letter to the editor: Too much salt
Healthy Outlook: Tips to survive a second-shift lifestyle
LMH Health: Strategic plan progressing as its second year begins
Less beef, more beans: Experts say the world needs a new diet
