Lawrence Music Alliance leader wins a Governor's Arts Award; his group is working on a music week, tour support and more
What does a leader in the local music scene do? Nick Carswell has been doing it for more than a decade, and his answer is: Whatever the musicians need him to do. Carswell, who founded the Lawrence Music Alliance in 2023, has actually been helping musicians since around 2009, when he was living ...
Lawrence officials loosened restrictions for rental properties ahead of World Cup; how residents can take advantage of global demand
Lawrence high schools participate in walkout protesting ICE
Hundreds of Lawrence and Free State High School students walked out of class Tuesday to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The ...
KU takes care of Utah, 71-59
Free State takes seventh, Lawrence 13th in Sunflower League boys wrestling tournament
Free State and Lawrence’s boys wrestling teams competed in the Sunflower League tournament on Saturday, with the Firebirds placing seventh and ...
Douglas County commissioners explore new food system priorities as nearly decade-old plan nears milestone
Douglas County closes 2025 with $6.7M budget surplus, commissioners to consider year-end transfers
Douglas County ended 2025 with a $6.7 million budget surplus after revenues exceeded projections and spending came in below estimates. About ...
KU to host Brazilian Studies Association starting this summer; the director hopes it can expand KU’s international reach
Budgets at KU, K-State, Wichita State would be cut by 2.5% under latest proposal; budget plan also calls for proof that DEI isn’t in classrooms
Moran secures another $20M in federal funding for KU Cancer Center, ER expansion at medical center
After a host of unexpected challenges, Q39 barbecue restaurant to have grand opening in March
Lawrence Costco project moving ahead, as retailer files for building permit; now speculation begins about what businesses will follow
Demand for crafting in a crazy world has Lawrence Craft Company expanding to bigger space on Sixth Street
Attorney who just won acquittal tells judge he wants change of venue for same man’s next trial, blasting media coverage of case
Man originally charged in overdose death pleads no contest to distribution of fentanyl; state and defense agree to request probation
Lawrence man who was accused in connection with 2018 heroin death takes plea deal to lower drug charges
Events: Seed library launch, Souper Bowl, concerts and more
Snack like a pro on Super Bowl Sunday with Panko-crusted chicken strips and game-changing sauce
A new era of cardiac care, close to home
Moran secures another $20M in federal funding for KU Cancer Center, ER expansion at medical center
Lawrence officials loosened restrictions for rental properties ahead of World Cup; how residents can take advantage of global demand
Canada’s McMorris scratched from Olympic big air
