How Lawrence's parking garages are transforming from 'dark and intimidating' to places for art
As Lawrence’s parking manager, Brad Harrell is well aware that parking garages have an image problem. “Parking garages are dark and intimidating by nature,” Harrell says in his brightly lit office in the New Hampshire Street garage. They’re associated with crime and graffiti, and ...
Midco plans to convert vacant lot in downtown Lawrence to prairie ‘oasis’ with help from Native Lands Restoration Collective, other local partners
‘Can’t think of a building more worth it’: More than $2M of renovations complete at Douglas County’s historic courthouse
One of the many painstaking parts of the historic Douglas County Courthouse’s recent renovation was DOUGLAS COUNTY COURT HOUSE itself. The ...
Pinch-hit single puts KU softball over Baylor
KU sweeps No. 12 UCF, takes lead in Big 12
The Kansas baseball team extended its winning streak to 10 straight and claimed sole possession of first place in the Big 12 by completing a ...
Douglas County commissioners direct fire district, staff to plan replacement of a dozen high-risk district vehicles
Douglas County commissioners approve changes to employee health care plan to address increasing health care costs
Douglas County commissioners approved changes to the county’s employee health care plan on Wednesday in order to keep the plan financially ...
University of Nebraska professor a finalist for KU journalism dean position
Legislature overrides governor’s veto of KIRK Act, creating new free speech regulations for KU, other universities
KU special education, paleontology graduate programs ranked No. 1 public programs by U.S. News & World Report
Retail sales in Lawrence start 2026 slower than a year ago; sales tax collections coming in below other retail markets
Uplift Coffee signs deal to expand into downtown Lawrence in former Rusty Taco location
As housing starts slump in Lawrence, Douglas County loses population in 2025; only urban county in Kansas to post a loss
Man accused of sexually assaulting 5 women at Baldwin City yoga studio is charged with rape, multiple other crimes
Friends, family and legal community pack historic courthouse to bid Judge Sally Pokorny farewell
After nearly 50 years, court is now adjourned for Judge Sally Pokorny
Go, See, Do: Farmers market’s first day, KU powwow, Dole Lecture and more
Event connects families with early childhood resources
Public invited to free event focusing on birth outcomes in Douglas County
Kansas City officials are proposing $600M in bonds to keep Royals in Missouri
Douglas County commissioners direct fire district, staff to plan replacement of a dozen high-risk district vehicles
Midco plans to convert vacant lot in downtown Lawrence to prairie ‘oasis’ with help from Native Lands Restoration Collective, other local partners
