Lawrence City Commission ballot might be most diverse ever; 3 candidates are Black and one is Native American
This year’s Lawrence City Commission candidates might be the most diverse group to ever run for the city’s governing body, potentially beginning to turn the tide on decades of underrepresentation of people of color. Of the eight candidates actively running for the three open commission ...
Photos: Juneteenth celebration at Watson Park
Plan would restore rail service to big swath of the Midwest
MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Proponents of expanding passenger rail service through Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas hope an anticipated influx of federal ...
KU basketball newcomers quickly learning the importance of being locked in during summer workouts
Free State head coach Kevin Stewart adds 4 new assistants to join strong staff
Head coach Kevin Stewart can’t help but get excited when talking about his coaching staff entering his third year leading the Free State ...
Douglas County tops 50% mark on COVID-19 vaccination rate
Vaccine effort turns into slog as infectious variant spreads
As cases tumble and states reopen, the potential final stage in the U.S. campaign to vanquish COVID-19 is turning into a slog, with a worrisome ...
McLouth man sentenced to probation in Lawrence shooting case
Kansas prosecutor resigns posts amid misconduct allegations
Lawrence police blotter for June 18, 2021
Lawrence City Commission to return to in-person meetings; online option to remain for public comment
Lawrence City Commission ballot might be most diverse ever; 3 candidates are Black and one is Native American
Lawrence City Commission approves change that permanently allows retail, other shops the ability to sell alcohol
Kansas judge finds CDC eviction moratorium unenforceable
For hackers, utility companies could be appealing targets; Kansas providers say they’re taking precautions
Supreme Court dismisses challenge to Obama health care law, preserving coverage for millions
LMH to allow hundreds of employees to work from home; hospital finalizing purchase of another doctor’s office
Natural gas bills in Lawrence would jump by 22% a month for next 5 years under plan to deal with polar vortex costs
A dog bar and coffee shop may be coming to Lawrence; plans would let you watch and interact with dogs up for adoption
Lawrence aluminum can recycling group has now donated more than $250,000 to local nonprofits
Photos: Juneteenth celebration at Watson Park
New sports bar expected to open in August in old Baldwin City police station
