Some news and notes from around town: ••• The only thing standing between me and a fresh-baked treat is a city permit. No, both I and a city clerk somewhere are thankful there’s no such thing as a pastry permit. Instead, a new bakery is planned for west Lawrence, but its proposed ...
Lawrence school district sets path for expanding preschool access, science and college curriculum opportunities and more
Lawrence school board approves $235K salary for superintendent
The Lawrence school board on Monday approved Superintendent Jeanice Swift’s employment contract with an annual salary of $235,000. Swift was ...
Former KU guard Garrett makes NBA return, then becomes free agent
Several former Jayhawks stood out at Big 12 Pro Day
Twenty-nine former Jayhawks represented the Kansas football team at the Big 12 Conference's league-wide Pro Day between last Wednesday and Friday ...
Douglas County Heritage Conservation Council launches fund to support annual cultural events
Douglas County is above average on many metrics in nationwide County Health Rankings; concerns about housing, income inequality remain
Douglas County does better than the national average on unemployment, child poverty, flu vaccinations and more, but it has more work to do on ...