Douglas County staff preparing proposed 2026 budget with flat property tax rate in mind
Although Douglas County's proposed budget for next year is still being finalized, county staff says it's working to maintain a flat property tax rate for 2026, unless county commissioners decide otherwise. That was the message from County Administrator Sarah Plinsky on Wednesday at the County ...
Private ambulance services now can apply to operate in Lawrence; new rules apply only to non-emergency calls
Lawrence graduation rates rise, but district leaders highlight gaps for Native American and English learner students
Despite a rise in graduation rates, Lawrence school officials flagged gaps for Native American students and English learner students and outlined ...
Rising junior at Lawrence High has been building her soccer referee career with tournaments around the country
Jayhawks new and familiar will compete in outdoor nationals
The 11 Kansas athletes who will compete in the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Oregon’s famous Hayward Field beginning on ...
Fire Medical to brief Douglas County Commission on proposed ambulance fee increases; also, a reply to leaders’ questions about budget-cutting scenarios
Douglas County staff preparing proposed 2026 budget with flat property tax rate in mind
Although Douglas County's proposed budget for next year is still being finalized, county staff says it's working to maintain a flat property tax ...
KU exploring creation of Kansas Center for Energy Production; Regents approve tuition increases for next year
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Among 300-plus metro areas in the U.S., Lawrence ranks near the bottom for ‘starter homes’
Lawrence man to serve nearly 5 years in prison for sex crime against a child 17 years ago
Lawrence man who terrorized worker with a hatchet at homeless village to serve 2 years of probation
Douglas County felony arrests, criminal charges for June 11, 2025
July 4th Freedom Fest, a new Lawrence event, to celebrate U.S. Constitution, bring community together
Kansas schools still see COVID’s effects on learning, behavior
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Bureau of Indian Education silent on investigation finding that athletic trainer sexually harassed Haskell basketball players
Douglas County staff preparing proposed 2026 budget with flat property tax rate in mind
Lawrence-based National Heritage Area group to relocate from Carnegie Building to Watkins Museum; it cites uncertainty about federal funds
