Ahead of 2020 session, Rep. Ballard shares her legislative goals — and her love of singing
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 ...
Lawrence man arrested in connection with fatal August accident at 28th and Haskell
With alternative programs in place, Douglas County Jail still overpopulated with at least 40 inmates housed out of the county
Lawrence man who reportedly told police child porn was ‘form of art’ sentenced to less than 3 years
Driver shortage requires Lawrence bus drivers to work mandatory overtime
Downtown church to open temporary cold-weather shelter for homeless
Anonymous donor to provide up to $10,000 matching donation to the Lawrence Public Library
Holiday Happenings 2019: ‘Remarkable’ cast on display in ‘The Nutcracker, A Kansas Ballet’
Holiday Happenings 2019: Christmas Candlelight Vespers return to Baker University
Holiday Happenings 2019: Vespers, stage shows and more festive performances on tap
Editorial: Democrats are conducting the worst kind of impeachment: half-hearted
Opinion: Teachers shouldn’t have to buy supplies
Opinion: U.S. blocks examination of crimes
At Kansas governor’s council meeting, health policy expert outlines economic benefits of Medicaid expansion
Kansas congressman addressing residence issue for 2nd time
Kansas Sen. Moran: Undecided but echoing GOP on impeachment
