Lawrence city leaders largely agree on 2026 budget update, including reductions in staff, where cuts come from
Lawrence city commissioners largely agreed on Tuesday with the latest update of the city's 2026 budget, which included proposed staffing reductions across departments, adding back money to the city’s reserve fund and keeping market rate pay increases for employees as the city needs to cut ...
Former Douglas County DA appears before Kansas Supreme Court in disciplinary matter; some justices skeptical that violation occurred
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 ...
Free State baseball rides offensive explosion to 16-6 win in league opener against Olathe South
The Free State baseball team (6-0) opened Sunflower League play on Tuesday night by defeating defending 6A state champion Olathe South (3-2), 16-6 in five ...
Peterson named co-MVP in McDonald’s All-American Game victory; Davis represents KU on women’s side
Incoming Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson scored 18 points and received co-MVP honors as he led the West team to a 105-92 victory in Tuesday ...
To let Sheriff’s Office move in sooner, Douglas County officials want to accelerate Public Safety Building project
Douglas County commissioners approve agreement with two nonprofits for new supportive housing program
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday advanced a project to help low-income residents maintain stable housing by creating a funding pool for ...
Purdue professor, administrator named as finalist for KU business school dean
Former U.S. defense secretary to speak at KU later this month as part of conference on China threats
College-readiness levels hit new lows in Kansas; state leaders say they have a plan, even if the reasons why aren’t clear
Thanks to one extraordinary month, Lawrence sales tax collections start the year among strongest in the state
As LMH CEO nears retirement, he opens up about Medicare for all and other aspirations for the health care system
Plans filed for drive-thru bakery at former Henry T’s site in west Lawrence; new report ranks Panasonic battery plant project
Lawrence man accused of raping child 17 years ago pleads to lesser offense in deal with DA
Former Douglas County DA appears before Kansas Supreme Court in disciplinary matter; some justices skeptical that violation occurred
Trial set after Lawrence man rejects 7.5-year offer for alleged burglary in which homeowners held him at gunpoint
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Bill to restart horse racing in Kansas wins legislative approval; rural Baldwin farm has been a champion of the effort
Leaders with Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence confident operations will continue as normal despite reduction in staffing
To let Sheriff’s Office move in sooner, Douglas County officials want to accelerate Public Safety Building project
