Most Lawrence school district families and staff have positive experiences with their schools, but concerns remain about lack of academic challenge and staff retention, according to findings from the district's recent community engagement efforts. At Monday's Lawrence school board meeting, ...
Expanding preschool access and college-credit opportunities and improving employee retention are among the biggest goals that Lawrence school district leaders have for the 2026-2027 school year, the school board heard on Monday. Superintendent Jeanice Swift shared her end-of-year report with ...
A Lawrence woman was charged with aggravated battery Monday after she allegedly beat and kicked another woman, causing severe facial injuries. Natina Parker, 31, was arrested Saturday evening in the 1000 block of New Jersey Street in East Lawrence. Police said in a release Monday that they ...
The University Press of Kansas is celebrating America's 250th birthday with discounts on dozens of history-related titles in its collection for the next several months. The press, which traditionally served as the publishing house for Kansas’ six state universities, will hold weekly sales ...
Lawrence’s newest $1 billion-plus development proposal includes plans for a life-sized board game and a nature trail that encourages you to walk in your bare feet. But, no, neither one of those elements is the most unique component of a recent development plan filed by a group led by Phil ...
A 33-year-old musician pleaded guilty Monday in a revenge porn case and is voluntarily leaving the United States as part of a plea agreement with the Douglas County District Attorney's Office. The defendant, Di Wang, was convicted of one count of breach of privacy, a felony, involving a ...
