A more than $135 million project to convert the Kansas Turnpike to a six-lane highway through Lawrence has won approval and may begin its more than two-year construction process this spring. The Kansas Turnpike Authority announced on Tuesday that has approved a $136.6 million bid to add a ...
Kansas Turnpike Authority to convert key stretch of I-70 to six lanes starting near Lawrence exit
General Election Voter’s Guide
Advance voting for the Nov. 3 general election begins Wednesday. Follow these links to learn more about the races for the Douglas County ...
How good can Stokes become? Much better than what he’s shown already, Self says
Free State beats Liberal 5-0 in soccer regional semifinal, will host regional championship
A little over a month ago, Free State fell 4-1 to Olathe East on the road, dropping the Firebirds’ record to 4-4. The Firebirds had to figure ...
Douglas County commissioners to consider budget for peer specialists program helping residents facing mental health, substance use challenges
A jury trial challenging Kansas Sky Energy solar project delayed again, now set for summer 2027
A jury trial for a lawsuit challenging a proposed 159-megawatt solar farm in Douglas County has been delayed again until the summer of 2027, ...











