WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided federal appeals court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump's administration must stop construction of the $400 million White House ballroom because Congress has not approved the project, a decision he blasted as "unjust" while vowing to appeal it to the ...
Lawrence’s audit and financials for 2025 are in, and this time, auditors flagged problems related to grants at Lawrence Regional Airport and to the city’s accounting software. The audit, prepared by auditing firm RSM, was released to the public this week and is scheduled to be discussed at ...
New Lawrence fire chief Joe Hardy admits that initially he wasn’t too charged up about the idea of an electric hybrid fire engine being added to the city’s fleet of firefighting equipment. But Friday, Hardy and dozens of other fire department officials and community members were plenty ...
Douglas County tenants facing eviction are now able to access free legal consultation and representation with the county's new tenant eviction defense pilot program. The pilot program, which launched on June 1, has already served 37 individuals as of Thursday, according to a press release ...
Two interim department leaders have now been appointed to permanent roles by Lawrence's new city manager: Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical Chief Joe Hardy and Lawrence Parks, Recreation and Culture Director Lindsay Hart. Both appointments were announced on Friday, and both interim leaders ...
Friday, Aug. 7 Vinland Fair, starting at 10 a.m., 1736 N 700 Road, Baldwin City. Stock bicycle races, field activities, antique tractor pull (4 p.m.), live music (7:30 p.m.). Volunteers serve lunch and dinner, including chicken noodle dinner (tonight only). See vinlandfair.com for full ...
