MIAMI (AP) — A cluster of storms along the Gulf Coast could become the first named tropical storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, the National Hurricane Center said. The storms threatened to bring heavy downpours that could lead to dangerous floods across southern states including ...
When James Chiselom heard the news that an anonymous donor wanted to provide $100,000 for new Step Up beds at the Lawrence Community Shelter, he couldn’t help getting emotional. “That $100,000, it is so phenomenal,” Chiselom, the shelter’s executive director, told the Journal-World on ...
A new proposal could increase Douglas County's detox capacity by up to 60% by establishing four to six dedicated detox beds at Avalon Wellness & Recovery Center. On Wednesday, county staff are seeking feedback from the County Commission on redirecting funding from the existing social detox ...
Updated at 5:24 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2026 The illicit drug K2 was mailed to the Douglas County Jail, and inmates there used lithium batteries from computer tablets to light the substance, according to allegations in a recently released arrest affidavit. Two inmates, Caiden Clem, 19, and ...
Lawrence's July 4th Freedom Fest, which debuted last year, will return this Independence Day. The grassroots festival will celebrate the Declaration of Independence and provide entertainment from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 4, on the east side of South Park. “Our grassroots coalition ...
The Lawrence Music Alliance will be sponsoring musical performances ahead of some World Cup watch parties this summer, including a performance Tuesday before Algeria’s first match. The group announced Monday in a press release it is partnering with Lawrence Busker Festival to bring ...
