Rep. Barbara Ballard’s hero, or “shero,” as she specified, is Shirley Chisholm, the first black woman elected to Congress. The late Chisholm, elected in 1968 to represent New York's 12th Congressional District, was known for calling service “the rent we pay for the privilege of living ...
With alternative programs in place, Douglas County Jail still overpopulated with at least 40 inmates housed out of the county
Lawrence school district committee proposes creation of alternative high school academy
An alternative high school program housed at the Lawrence College and Career Center may help address a drop in the Lawrence school district’s ...
Big Dave’s big day: No. 2 Kansas crushes Kansas City behind career-high from David McCormack
2019 Journal-World All-Area girls cross-country team
Coach of the year: Jim Barnard, Eudora The Cardinals closed 2019 with high finishes in their three postseason meets. Under the direction of ...
How a summer garden turned into a new downtown soap store; Gap announces Lawrence closing date
Lawrence’s overall economy shows growth in 2018, but there are fewer dollars than in many university towns
New figures from the federal government show Douglas County has a significantly smaller economy than many other counties that are dominated by ...