Photo gallery: Pooch Plunge 2019 at Lawrence's Outdoor Aquatic Center
Each year, puppers, doggos, little fluffs and other good boys and good girls are invited to the Pooch Plunge, where they can take a swim at the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center before the pool is drained for the season. Photos by Mike Yoder
State recognizes West Middle School for civic engagement opportunities
Along with math, science, history and other important topics, Lawrence’s West Middle School aims to educate students on how to be active members of their local ...
‘Shocking’ increase of residential development in rural parts of Douglas County likely to bring code changes
The rural areas of the county are where the Douglas County community least wants development to occur, but the county's zoning regulations make ...
Jayhawks plan to utilize depth of offensive line this season
Preps notebook: New high school coaches make debut during first practice of year
Not even the heat could spoil Kevin Stewart’s spirits on his first day. Monday marked the beginning of a new era for the Free State football ...
Remembering when property tax rates actually fell in Douglas County; local leaders may want to study that period now
In my personal life, I spend a lot of time doing cost analysis. For the record, I have found a double cheeseburger always pays for itself. (It is double the meat and ...
Talk of a downtown Lawrence grocery store revives, this time at a different site
It is time to keep our ears open for a new downtown grocery store rumor. This one doesn’t focus on the former Borders bookstore location at ...
What if there’s an active shooter in Lawrence? Police captain gives advice
Lawrence businessman found guilty in $15M bank loan scheme
Lawrence police blotter for August 19
Lawrence transit administrator hired away by Topeka
Lawrence City Commission to consider new comprehensive plan, including controversial new growth policy
Survey: Lawrence homeless count increases by 35% in one year
Company sees retaliation in Kansas ending literacy grant
Survey finds 1,040 Kansans ignored school bus stop signs in 1 day
Kansas cancels grant for early literacy program in schools
Editorial: Lack of search for new county leader shortchanges us all
Opinion: Climate denial could hasten Trump empire’s demise
Opinion: The slow burn of Congo’s Ebola outbreak
LMH Health focuses on health equity, inclusion and diversity
Wellness guru, author to speak at Lawrence symposium about becoming one’s best in the workplace
Kids need variety of activity, sports to develop strong, healthy bodies
