Organizers are hoping for a big turnout Thursday at a peaceful rally to protest what they call ongoing attacks on civil and human rights by the Donald Trump administration. The rally, set for 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, along West Sixth Street between Watson Park and Lawrence City Hall, is in ...
UPDATE 4:15 P.M. JULY 14 The first phase of Panasonic Energy’s nearly 5-million-square-foot electric vehicle battery factory is officially open in De Soto and marching toward an impressive production goal: Churning out 70 batteries per second. But as dignitaries from both Japan and ...
Updated at 1:15 p.m. Monday, July 14 One of Douglas County District Attorney Dakota Loomis’ first hires when he took over from the previous DA was his wife — at the rate of $38 an hour, according to figures provided by Douglas County. Loomis’ wife, Krystal Boxum-Loomis, has so far been ...
The state of Kansas sent two swift-water search and rescue teams to Texas on Saturday to help areas affected by heavy rainfall and flooding. "Our hearts go out to the families and communities in Texas who have been impacted by these devastating floods," Gov. Laura Kelly said in an news ...
Updated at 9:02 a.m. Monday, July 14 Lawrence school board members will consider funding to support an interior remodel at Woodlawn Elementary School. On Monday, school board members will consider accepting a bid with B.A. Green Construction Co. Inc. to perform remodeling work at Woodlawn ...
The City of Lawrence knew it would have to alter its budget process after last year. The budget that City Commissioners eventually passed for 2025 was considered “unsustainable” by city staff and commissioners, and the city began working to craft its budget in January, as the Journal-World ...
