Plans to convert the coal-burning power plant on the outskirts of Lawrence to a natural gas-burning plant have been scrapped indefinitely, the Journal-World has learned from a review of regulatory filings by the plant’s operator. Evergy, the state’s largest electric utility, confirmed to ...
Payouts for Douglas County's senior and disabled veteran tax rebate program significantly increased in 2026 – distributing more than five times as much property tax relief as its pilot year. The county's one-year property tax rebate program was approved by the Douglas County Commission in ...
Updated at 5:53 p.m. Friday, May 15 Jurors are now deciding whether the state has proved beyond a reasonable doubt that Rodney Marshall murdered two Lawrence men and attempted to murder several law enforcement officers during an alleged crime spree four years ago. The Douglas County jury of ...
Starting Monday, City of Lawrence contractors will work to restripe lines across downtown streets overnight, temporarily closing those streets and limiting parking. Michael Leos, a spokesperson with the city’s Municipal Services and Operations department, told the Journal-World via email ...
When you get a look at the newly finished house at 1144 E. 12th St. in Lawrence, you see a clean, modern design, 16 solar panels and luxury appliances that work towards sustainability. Less visible are signs of the unique designers who crafted the home -- University of Kansas students. For ...
Lawrence will be full of families and soon-to-be University of Kansas graduates this weekend. KU’s Commencement ceremony is set for 10:30 a.m. on Sunday at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium at 11th and Mississippi streets. While the main traditions will remain the same – graduates ...
