Changes to Douglas County District Court dockets aim to increase overall efficiency, chief judge says

Some changes to procedures in Douglas County District Court are expected to increase efficiency for criminal defense attorneys and their clients, according to Chief Judge James McCabria. The changes will also be positive for the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputies who handle security ...

Lawrence school district summer construction projects include continued work at LHS, renovation at administration offices

Most local races likely to be decided by Democratic voters; clerk’s office sees massive influx in requests to vote by mail

Douglas County voters will soon decide many local political races, but registered Republicans will have no voice in many outcomes. That’s ...

3-month project to improve safety at troubled intersection of South Lawrence Trafficway

LMH, doctors optimistic that deal will get done to keep local firm in charge of hospital’s emergency department

76ers deem former Jayhawk Joel Embiid ready to roll for NBA restart

Louisiana wide receiver Keon Coleman picks Kansas over Oklahoma, South Carolina

At an outdoor Fourth of July barbecue on Saturday night in his hometown of Opelousas, Louisiana, Class of 2021 wide receiver Keon Coleman orally ...

Kansas football suspends voluntary workouts after 12 positive COVID-19 tests

A couple of options for a Kansas men’s basketball Mount Rushmore

Douglas County’s COVID-19 cases jump by 51 from Thursday to Friday; Bullwinkles patrons asked to monitor for symptoms

Scientists urge WHO to acknowledge virus can spread in air

LONDON — More than 200 scientists have called for the World Health Organization and others to acknowledge that the coronavirus can spread in ...

3rd Boys and Girls Club site closes because of staff member contracting coronavirus

Maple Leaf Festival canceled; organizers plan virtual event

Kansas Court of Appeals dismisses murder case against Danny Queen in 2017 Eudora bar shooting

Changes to Douglas County District Court dockets aim to increase overall efficiency, chief judge says

Most local races likely to be decided by Democratic voters; clerk’s office sees massive influx in requests to vote by mail

Parks and Recreation to delay reopening plan, affecting tournaments and rec center access

Section of Massachusetts Street occupied by protesters will stay closed ‘at least’ through Wednesday; mayor voices support for protesters

Lawrence Public Library reopens, but visits are limited and face masks required

Kansas newspaper’s Facebook post equates mask mandate with Holocaust

Kansas newspaper owner now says he’s sorry for equating mask rule to Holocaust

Mask opponents protest at Wichita mayor’s home

Next week, Lawrence residents will be able to get a COVID test — even if they don’t have symptoms

A Johnson County nonprofit is expanding its program to test asymptomatic people for the COVID-19 virus in Lawrence next week. Lenexa-based Heart to Heart ...