Legislature overrides governor's veto of KIRK Act, creating new free speech regulations for KU, other universities
Public protests on the University of Kansas campus may soon have higher stakes attached to them — including monetary damages to KU if it prohibits certain groups from gathering. Kansas Legislators on Thursday successfully voted to override the veto of Gov. Laura Kelly and enact the KIRK ...
Gov. Kelly vetos dozens of bills and budget provisions; legislators have already overridden abortion bill decisions
‘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 ...
City Showdown: Free State softball survives late push to get 4-3 road win over Lawrence
Former K-State guard Ames, most recently of Cal, set to visit KU
As the Kansas men’s basketball team begins to construct a new roster for the 2026-27 season, it has locked in a well-traveled guard for a ...
Douglas County commissioners approve changes to employee health care plan to address increasing health care costs
Douglas County commissioners to consider employee health care plan changes as costs expected to increase
Douglas County commissioners will make changes to the county’s employee health care plan on Wednesday as costs are projected to rise 14% next ...
KU special education, paleontology graduate programs ranked No. 1 public programs by U.S. News & World Report
Legislature overrides governor’s veto of KIRK Act, creating new free speech regulations for KU, other universities
University of Nebraska professor a finalist for KU journalism dean position
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
Hispanic workers say armed man’s assault terrified them; he says medical condition caused his crimes
After nearly 50 years, court is now adjourned for Judge Sally Pokorny
Lawrence Police Department announces 28-year-old officer’s death
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
‘It honestly changes everything:’ Haskell student journalists thankful for $8,500 grant from community to support school’s newspaper
Federal judge finds Lawrence school district violated open records law in student lawsuit regarding Gaggle
After nearly 50 years, court is now adjourned for Judge Sally Pokorny
