As Lawrence grows, Mayor Brad Finkeldei looks 'forward with expectations'
When Mayor Brad Finkeldei looks at Lawrence these days, he sees all kinds of growth – growth that has been a long time coming. He sees the University of Kansas partnering with the city on two big projects at once, The Crossing on West Campus and the Gateway project around the stadium. He ...
Hang12 students to transform parking garage with native flora and fauna art panels
In a new kind of debate, a circle of citizens asks whether Lawrence is doing enough on housing
It was called a debate, but there were no panelists or winners or losers – just a big circle of citizens at the school district offices, taking ...
Recapping KU’s last transfer class as another offseason begins
KU football declines bowl bid amid shortage of eligible teams
The Kansas football team has declined a bowl bid, a KU Athletics spokesperson confirmed on Sunday night. The Jayhawks could potentially have had ...
Douglas County commissioners take no action on changes to fund balance policy; larger finance policy rewrite to start in 2026
Community members invited to workshop to improve support for low-income and single-parent families
Douglas County residents are invited to a collaborative workshop to explore ways to better support low-income and single-parent families. The ...
KU among group that wins $3.75M grant that will pay students to get doctorates in special education
KU to permanently close three lots around stadium due to construction of second phase of Gateway District
Weather-related closures: KU campuses closed Monday afternoon, after-school events canceled
Plan for $50M soccer, sports complex in south Lawrence won’t have preliminary City Hall vote on Tuesday
Eudora in early stages of approving 100-acre industrial park near K-10; search is on for other county industrial sites
From a $50M soccer complex to 700 acres of new housing, developer seeking to expand city past SLT
DA’s wife still employed as transition director a year after election; his former deputy says nepotism is bad for the office
Large police presence in central Lawrence due to suspected suicide
Judge dismisses felony gun charge against Lawrence activist after DA’s Office fails to produce witnesses
Christmas lights, trees and markets galore
Most people could use more fiber, but experts warn against ‘fibermaxxing’
Vaccine advisers say not all babies need a hepatitis B shot at birth
Argentina to open its FIFA 2026 World Cup in Kansas City; Netherlands, Curaçao to also play at Arrowhead
After year of uncertainty swirled around Haskell Indian Nations University, its foundation helped cover gaps, directly support students after raising over $500,000 this year
Community members invited to workshop to improve support for low-income and single-parent families
