At murder trial, parents testify about their 9-month-old son's death at day care center

A Douglas County jury heard tearful testimony Tuesday from the mother of a 9-month-old boy who died at a Eudora day care center nearly two years ago. Kaylen Ortiz, the mother of Oliver Ortiz, cried on the witness stand as she recounted the phone call she received around 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 29, ...

Lawrence City Commission moves forward with budget adjustments, including loop funding

5,000 miles and counting for KU’s new bike-share program; expansion planned

With 12,000 documented rides and more than 5,000 miles ridden, the University of Kansas is celebrating a successful rollout of its fledgling ...

Affidavit: Woman shot in face, man paralyzed in double shooting on 25th Street

City leaders to consider adding funding for key segment of Lawrence Loop

After contemplating leaving KU, linebacker Joe Dineen optimistic about senior season

A quick look at some top KU basketball recruiting targets as July continues to heat up

When it comes to recruiting the Class of 2019, it has long been evident that [local prospect turned IMG Academy senior Jeremiah Robinson-Earl][1] ...

Former KU guard Ben McLemore headed back to Sacramento in two-team trade

‘Group of Five’ countdown, No. 4: Jeff Monken, Army

Discount tool retailer plans to open store on 23rd Street

Preservation group strikes deal to buy property near downtown

Here’s your chance to own a house that is next door to a property known for beer drinking and gymnastics. Sure, there probably are plenty of ...

Lawrence is the site of country music superstar art, thanks to local artist

The Merc plans downtown KCK store, nears completion on Lawrence solar project

Suspects flee on foot after car chase from Lawrence to Johnson County; 1 arrested

At murder trial, parents testify about their 9-month-old son’s death at day care center

Lawrence police blotter for July 17

Ex-Lawrence mayor nearing end of prison sentence, has online profile describing himself as ‘leadership coach’

Lawrence City Commission moves forward with budget adjustments, including loop funding

City leaders to consider adding funding for key segment of Lawrence Loop

County Commission to resume discussion on behavioral health ballot question options

Advisory board extends grant for behavioral health group home

KDOT begins study to address dramatically increased traffic on K-10’s west leg

Editorial: Bear in mind police survey

The Lawrence Police Department should keep in perspective the results of a community survey into attitudes toward officers. After all, the study only reached 774 ...