Construction of Centennial Skate Park expansion expected to wrap up in early January

Construction work on a $250,000 expansion project at Centennial Skate Park is nearing completion, and skaters likely won’t have to wait long after the start of the new year to break it in. Parks and Recreation assistant director Mark Hecker told the Journal-World Thursday that construction ...

New guide documents historic structures in unincorporated areas of Douglas County — barns, farmsteads, cabins, outhouses and more

Homeless camps along river have damaged the levee in Lawrence, engineer with city says

Campsites on the Kansas River in Lawrence have damaged the levee slopes and must be removed to protect the integrity of the levee, which is a ...

Star Illinois basketball player arrested on suspicion of rape in Lawrence

Rontarus Washington Jr. says his guilty plea in robbery case was influenced by his 5 years in jail in Douglas County; he now wants to change it

KU cruises past Wichita State in rare matchup, 86-67

Bryant will return for senior season

Kansas' top two corners will anchor the secondary once again in 2024. Cobee Bryant announced Monday that he will return for his senior season ...

Ar’maj Reed-Adams announces he will transfer

Adams flashes rebounding potential in WSU victory

Lawrence leaders could approve framework, scope of work for steering committee guiding site selection process for downtown bus station

City of Lawrence asks federal court to dismiss lawsuit filed by public commenter, says it has a right to conduct orderly, efficient meetings

Updated at 6:14 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29, 2023 The City of Lawrence is asking a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a resident who claims ...

Homeless camps along river have damaged the levee in Lawrence, engineer with city says

City paints orange line at homeless camp along river levee, denoting where campers can no longer be

Sheriff’s Office identifies individual found deceased in Kansas River; woman was reported missing by family members in early December

Douglas County Sheriff’s Office using enhanced patrols to combat drunken driving around New Year’s

Star Illinois basketball player arrested on suspicion of rape in Lawrence

KU spent $10 million to defend its basketball program against NCAA violations

KU researchers, using ultrafast lasers, make key discovery that could lead to faster electronics

Demolition on KU’s football stadium advancing as lead-up to $448 million renovation

Upcoming events include Final Friday Art Walk, basketball games, First Day Hikes, free meal and more

CRAVE: Done right, this Indian tomato soup doesn’t need a boxed broth

CRAVE: Butter and lemon juice enrich steak sandwiches

By one key metric it should be a little easier to find a home for sale in Lawrence; total sales continue to fall sharply

On a holiday drive through Lawrence you’ll now see more than Christmas lights and flying reindeer. (What? I suppose you are the type that leaves a fire in the ...