Former Lawrence resident and her 6-year-old son shot to death in South Carolina
A Lawrence woman and her 6-year-old son who had recently moved to South Carolina for a fresh start were shot and killed earlier this month in South Carolina, the Journal-World has learned. According to media reports out of Lancaster County in South Carolina, Christina McVay, 44, and her son ...
Pedestrian bridge over Iowa Street, aesthetic enhancements included as part of improvements for South Lawrence Trafficway
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 ...
Several new additions featured among 5 former Jayhawks on UFL rosters
Free State powers its way to win over Sioux Falls-O’Gorman, 13-3 in run-rule fashion
The Free State baseball team improved to 3-0 on the season by defeating Sioux Falls-O’Gorman 13-3 in five innings on Thursday afternoon at Free ...
Douglas County commissioners approve agreement with two nonprofits for new supportive housing program
Douglas County commissioners to consider authorizing staff to use federal grant to support Veterans Treatment Court
Douglas County commissioners this week will consider approving about $350,000 of projected expenses for a newly established program to support ...
Crime reports on KU campus continue to fall; university in midst of multiyear decline of drug cases
KU finance professor named as first finalist to become university’s next dean of business school
KU to cut back on hiring as federal funding concerns grow; ‘we should all prepare for disruptions,’ Girod says
Plans filed for drive-thru bakery at former Henry T’s site in west Lawrence; new report ranks Panasonic battery plant project
Local housing market shows signs of tightening in early 2025; a closer look at how much property values have increased
Development group files plans for senior apartments on city-owned parking lot near 10th and Vermont
Double homicide trial delayed again — this time for 6 months — after defense fails to secure medical expert in time
Car chase through Lawrence ends after driver allegedly forces others off the road and drives head-on into traffic
Federal judge tosses another suit by man who claims Lawrence police violated his rights; no constitutional violation occurred, court finds
Douglas County resource fair to offer expert advice on rural living
Local History: Watson Park has long history as community venue
Is spending all day on your feet at work an occupational hazard?
Scout troop finds Douglas County’s Camp Bromelsick vandalized; thousands of dollars in equipment stolen
Final Friday Art Walk, book discussions, Yart Sale, outdoorsy stuff and more
Douglas County commissioners approve agreement with two nonprofits for new supportive housing program
