Majed Al-Ghafry selected as Lawrence's new city manager; he says he plans to 'hit the ground running'
Story updated at 8:51 a.m. Tuesday, June 9: After more than two weeks of waiting, city commissioners have announced that Majed Al-Ghafry will be Lawrence's new city manager. The commission voted 5-0 to approve Al-Ghafry's contract, which includes an annual base salary of $330,491.20, in a ...
Lawrence school district reveals first details of new flexible curriculum for Centennial Choice Campus
Lawrence school board approves major raises for teachers, support staff in 2026-2027
Lawrence school board members approved new labor agreements Tuesday that significantly raise the pay for teachers and support staff while adding ...
KU baseball season concludes with 13-2 loss to Oklahoma in super regional
Big 12 Women’s Performer of the Year Jemutai headlines KU contingent at outdoor track nationals
When Emmah Jemutai ran at AIC Cheptonon Secondary School in Nandi County, Kenya, she never focused on preparing for a specific event. “I used ...
Douglas County emergency response agencies move into new Public Safety Building; Sheriff’s Office coming in July
Behavioral health leaders say a ‘clubhouse model’ could be a new resource for adults living with mental illness
Behavioral health leaders are exploring the idea of a "clubhouse" that would provide adults with serious mental illness a non-clinical space to ...
KU Homecoming parade to return to campus after seven-year absence
‘Backyard’ allows even more fans to cheer on Jayhawks
Dole Institute of Politics announces summer lineup celebrating America’s 250th anniversary
Is it time to start directly electing Lawrence’s mayor? Chamber may ask city to put question on November ballot
Developer for a Marriott hotel at KU stadium site has been chosen
Latest Census numbers show Lawrence lost population; only Kansas city of 40K or more to post a loss
At preliminary hearing, man describes being shot by girlfriend’s ex; defendant told police it was self-defense
Overnight storm produces some damage in Lawrence, as high winds down dozens of trees
Douglas County emergency response agencies move into new Public Safety Building; Sheriff’s Office coming in July
Go, See, Do: ‘Addams Family’, PRIDE parade and a host of library events among offerings
Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center’s opening delayed until June 1 as renovation work continues
Kansas-Oklahoma collaboration gets breast milk to where it’s needed most
Lawrence school board members to consider increases to school meal prices for 2026-2027
Lawrence school district reveals first details of new flexible curriculum for Centennial Choice Campus
‘It is go time’: Algerian team arrives in Lawrence for World Cup, but how many visitors will follow still unclear
