City manager's 2026 proposed budget features flat mill levy but $6.4M in cuts across city's departments
Although Lawrence residents will see a flat mill levy in the 2026 proposed budget from City Manager Craig Owens, the proposal features cuts of $6.4 million across the city’s departments as the city works to stabilize the budget. The initial proposal from Owens to the City Commission is a ...
Trump administration tells states it’s freezing $6.8 billion for K-12 school programs
Kansas federal lawmakers introduce legislation to let Haskell Indian Nations University govern itself
Multiple Federal legislators from Kansas officially introduced a bill that would remove control of Haskell Indian Nations University from the ...
Gary Woodland chosen as final assistant captain for US Ryder Cup team
3 Free State baseball players make 2025 Kansas roster for High School Baseball National Championship Series
Three Free State baseball players are a part of the 2025 Kansas High School Baseball National Championship Series team, the most from any Kansas ...
In report on rural fire district’s operations, consultant urges Douglas County leaders to increase full-time staffing
Douglas County to begin 2026 budget hearings next week; multiple departments to make requests for additional funds
Douglas County commissioners will begin their budget hearings for the 2026 budget next week, reviewing dozens of additional funding requests from ...
KU Endowment Association paying nearly half of chancellor’s new $1M salary
Lawrence City Commission approves mural that combines Jewish, Kansas imagery for new KU Chabad Center
University of New Mexico leader to become top communications officer at KU
Former auto dealership building on Sixth Street to become home of large pool hall, sports bar, restaurant
As budget season nears, Lawrence sales tax collections losing momentum; growth was slower than statewide average
A chain serving Mediterranean fast food, shawarma meats files plans to open in downtown Lawrence
Daughter charged with arson in connection with incident that led to mother allegedly shooting at house
Douglas County felony arrests, criminal charges for July 3, 2025
Valdez and her deputy dismissed from civil rights suit brought by day care worker; some claims against coroner, county moving ahead
July 4 celebrations, cinema, berry picking, outdoor music and more events
Kansas schools still see COVID’s effects on learning, behavior
KDHE announces possible measles exposure at Wichita airport
The Kansas River used to be a dumping ground; these kayakers are helping to clean it
Douglas County to begin 2026 budget hearings next week; multiple departments to make requests for additional funds
July 4 celebrations, cinema, berry picking, outdoor music and more events
