From livestock shows to demolition derby: Douglas County Fair festivities return next week
The Douglas County Fair will kick off next week, offering free live music, carnival rides, exhibits and competitive events. The annual fair is held at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2120 Harper St. in Lawrence. Pre-shows for the fair began July 18 and will continue through Sunday, including ...
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Kansas reports 9% reduction in classroom teacher vacancies
TOPEKA — The vacancy rate among Kansas teachers employed by accredited K-12 schools declined 9.1% this spring as more special education, ...
Summer League roundup: Former Jayhawks conclude exhibition slate in Vegas
The what-ifs that still surround KU’s frontcourt
A new wrinkle emerged last week in an already complicated situation for the Kansas men’s basketball frontcourt. Multiple reports suggested KU ...
For Douglas County District 4, an incumbent commissioner and newcomer are vying for the seat
Roads, bridges and building projects headline Douglas County’s five-year capital plan
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday will review the county's five-year capital plan that includes major investments in roads, bridges and ...
KU Innovation Park could begin making tax-like payments for long-term tenants under proposed county agreement
‘Honor of my life’: Retiring Regents leader reflects on higher education and the challenges it faces
KU bringing back Day on the Hill music concert series; event part of strategy to broaden uses of football stadium
With half the year done, Lawrence again on pace to set record low for single family home construction
Kansas City development company seeking to build $100M worth of housing at KU’s West Campus district
Lawrence home sales down for the year, despite an uptick in number of homes for sale
Baldwin City massage therapist charged with 3 new sex crimes, bringing total to 14; number of alleged victims stands at 11
Former award-winning paraprofessional in Lawrence school district charged with 2 more sex crimes
Man found dead inside Lawrence home after disturbance last week, lengthy standoff
Go, See, Do: Vintage Players, Summer Book Sale, Community Bike Ride and more
Inside the the updated LMH Health Cancer Center
‘Walking soccer’ at Sports Pavilion Lawrence gets seniors into the game
Big Boy, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, is set to roar through Lawrence this week
Nine Douglas County organizations receive around $70,000 in state grants for arts programming
Roads, bridges and building projects headline Douglas County’s five-year capital plan
