City leaders to consider putting proposal for directly elected mayor, other changes to form of government on Nov. ballot
Lawrence city leaders will soon consider putting changes to the city’s form of government on the ballot. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission will consider a resolution to put the question of whether the city should transition to a system with a directly elected ...
Lawrence school board hires consultant to help plan future use of school buildings
United Way of Douglas County announces plans to merge with United Way of Greater Topeka
Story updated at 1:44 p.m. Wednesday: The United Way of Douglas County and the United Way of Greater Topeka announced Wednesday that the two ...
Kansas trying to find ‘exciting’ ways to use depth at running back as an advantage
Lawrence ‘LJ’ Arnold focusing on future, not past, during Kansas’ training camp
Kansas wide receiver Lawrence "LJ" Arnold is eager to move beyond the circumstances that led to him deciding to transfer in April, only to ...
KU doctor: ‘Are we setting ourselves up for some problems this fall’ with COVID?
TOPEKA — Doctors with the University of Kansas Health System warn of a lack of preparation surrounding a COVID-19 subvariant driving rising case numbers. The BA.5 ...
New COVID variants will likely become even more transmissible, Douglas County health officer says
As new, more transmissible COVID variants find their way to Douglas County, the county’s health officer says future variants will likely ...
Lawrence police arrest man wanted in quadruple Ohio homicide; FBI had initiated nationwide manhunt
Douglas County judge seals arrest affidavit for man accused of killing 2 people, shooting at officers
Researchers: Disparities in Douglas County traffic stops might be evidence of racial profiling, but more investigation is needed
City of Lawrence moves forward with land donation, paving way for Tenants to Homeowners’ 14-acre affordable housing project in west Lawrence
City leaders to consider putting proposal for directly elected mayor, other changes to form of government on Nov. ballot
City leaders hope more funding for economic development will help decrease residents’ property tax burden
Kansas ranks 17th for child well-being, according to new national report; fewer children lack health insurance
TOPEKA — A national survey of child well-being revealed Kansas ranked in the top 10 in terms of their financial security but the state performed modestly in key ...
Buffalo believed to have killed Kansas rancher, then attacks sheriff’s deputy
Death of inmate at Lansing state prison believed to be a homicide; inmate was serving time for Douglas County crimes
Plans filed to convert old, vacant East Lawrence tavern building into neighborhood restaurant
‘Either we prepare for it or we get run over by it’: Douglas County leaders begin to plan for Panasonic battery plant
No county was more opposed to abortion amendment than Douglas; a look at other elections stats, including Republicans who voted No
LMH Health blood supplier launches ‘Pint for a Pint’ campaign in an effort to recruit donors amid urgent blood shortage
Douglas County and City of Lawrence seeking nearly $3 million in HUD funding for supportive housing project, team of street outreach workers
Time for kids’ back-to-school check-ups and vaccinations
Lawrence school board to consider hiring consultant to help plan future use of school buildings
Lawrence school board hires consultant to help plan future use of school buildings
Lawrence native who created LHS’ Chesty Lion and drew classic holiday stories, Mad magazine pieces dies
CRAVE: Secret ingredient from summer corn lightens maque choux
‘Right-sized’ house is ideal for creative family of 3 in Lawrence; ‘we’ve made it our own’
Lawrence single mom of 4 finds her ideal space to function as home and business
Opinion: ‘Dare we hope’ after Kansas vote?
“Dare we hope?” That was the rather plaintive response of a man on Twitter when news broke that Kansas voters had rejected an attempt to remove the right to ...
