Lawrence Superintendent Anthony Lewis is a long way from Montgomery, Ala. — the “Cradle of the Confederacy” — where he began his teaching career. Now, he’s a leader in a community that was founded as part of the struggle to end slavery. Regardless of its founding by abolitionists, ...
Superintendent Lewis calls for greater urgency on racial justice at annual MLK breakfast
Former Douglas County commissioners proud of public service, hope for same from new commissioners
Former County Commissioners Nancy Thellman and Michelle Derusseau tackled a lot of big projects in their time in county government — a new ...
No. 9 Kansas can’t overcome slow start in 77-69 loss to No. 2 Baylor
Who’s better, Baylor or Gonzaga? Who cares, says KU’s Self; he just wants Kansas to be better
As the only team in America that has faced both No. 1 Gonzaga and No. 2 Baylor so far this season, the ninth-ranked Kansas Jayhawks are uniquely ...
Kansas lawmakers moving quickly on COVID-19 legislation
Some Kansas legislators continue to be mask-averse at official, social gatherings
TOPEKA — Senate Majority Leader Gene Suellentrop doesn’t prefer to wear a mask in the Capitol as the COVID-19 pandemic rages outside the ...
Lawrence police officer accused of injuring skateboarder and falsifying report resigns, department says
Lawrence police blotter for Jan. 18, 2021
Lawrence police blotter for Jan. 17, 2021
Lawrence City Commission to consider new scoring guide to help make spending decisions
As part of their effort to better prioritize their budget decisions, city leaders will soon consider a new scoring guide that would affect how millions of tax ...