Updated at 4:24 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 2025 A 37-year-old defendant sobbed as three successive “not guilty” verdicts were read Thursday in Douglas County District Court, acquitting him in a Lawrence teenager's 2021 fentanyl overdose death. Benjamin Mims wiped away tears and hugged his ...
Douglas County leaders hear funding requests for child care assistance, youth job training and other anti-poverty initiatives
Kansas federal lawmakers introduce legislation to let Haskell Indian Nations University govern itself
Multiple Federal legislators from Kansas officially introduced a bill that would remove control of Haskell Indian Nations University from the ...
17th annual Roundball Classic featured firsts on and off the court
Free State outfielder Smith commits to Allen Community College
Andrew Smith has always played baseball. From tee-ball through his high school career, “there’s never really been a time where I haven’t ...
Douglas County commissioners approve plan for bigger clubhouse and additional parking at local golf facility
Douglas County commissioner voices concerns regarding market adjustments, raises for employees
County commissioners convened for a final meeting on Friday ahead of next week’s budget deliberations. The discussions began with budget lines ...