In construction, electrical work and other trades, Lawrence-area high school students learn, 'every day is different'

Some days, working in the trades means getting a call about an electrical problem and finding out that it's just a burnt-out light bulb. Other days, working in the trades means making a 3D map of a job site with a drone, or dangling on a rope to inspect a railroad bridge while trains are ...

Douglas County is expected to break early voting record ahead of the general election

Kansas Secretary of State urges voters to hand-deliver advance ballots, or mail them no later than Nov. 1

TOPEKA — Rep. Pat Proctor worries that the U.S. Postal Service’s inability to properly process mail-in ballots, which disenfranchised nearly ...

Task force set to recommend that school districts statewide implement student cellphone bans

Local nonprofit supports “no” vote on referendum question over expanding affordable housing sales tax to include homeless services

Jayhawks show off shooting prowess in exhibition victory over Washburn

Coit’s shooting stood out, but his other skills impressed too

David Coit was celebrating before his teammate’s shot had even gone in. Coit had just made a no-look pass to Zeke Mayo in the corner and ...

LHS defeats Olathe Northwest 3-2 in regional match, other area teams advance to respective regional championships

Having already beaten expectations, KU soccer now hopes to shake up Big 12 tournament

Leaders from across the state gather at KU to talk about future of wind energy, including in Douglas County

KU creates new office that aims to build partnerships with tribal nations from across the country

The University of Kansas has created a new office that will work to develop partnerships with Native American tribes and other indigenous groups ...

KU’s Chi Omega Fountain is gone for now, as crews undertake major renovation; return slated for May

KU astronomer on space probe team that advances to next round of $1B NASA mission selection

Conservatives looking to make gains through Kansas Board of Education races, including two in Lawrence

TOPEKA — Turnover on the Kansas Board of Education after the November election could tip the board’s balance of power in favor of conservative members. Half of ...