Douglas County's reserve funds about $70M larger than comparable communities, debt rating agency reports
As banks, investors and others prepared to come together last week to purchase nearly $55 million in bonds from Douglas County — essentially lending the county government money — they likely did a little reading on the county’s finances. The credit rating agency Moody’s had put out a ...
When these tenants raised concerns about mold, there was little Lawrence’s rental inspection program could do
Water experts and lawmakers join forces in new task force to tackle Kansas water challenges
A new Kansas water task force, made up of experts and leaders from across the state, is set to tackle the state’s most urgent water issues. ...
KU baseball eliminated from postseason with 4-3 loss to NDSU
Lawrence senior thrower surpasses season goal with state meet appearance
Jah’ir Johnson’s goal for the spring track and field season was pretty simple: Don’t stay on junior varsity. Johnson, a senior who started ...
Douglas County commissioners oppose cutting EMS services as Fire Medical faces budget reductions
Officials react to Lawrence and Douglas County landing on the DHS list of sanctuary communities
Douglas County’s sheriff said it was both inaccurate and unfair for the county to be labeled a sanctuary city for illegal immigrants by the ...
Chinese students anxious and angry after Rubio vows to revoke visas; KU has about 300 students from China
Students plant wetland vegetation at Potter Lake as part of ongoing campus improvement project
With high-tech satellites, KU researchers launch web program that measures how green the Earth has been
Among 300-plus metro areas in the U.S., Lawrence ranks near the bottom for ‘starter homes’
Plans filed for new apartment complex to be built along the fairways of Jayhawk Club golf course in west Lawrence
Lawrence home prices tapered off in April, as the number of homes on the market grew
Kansas Supreme Court rules drug-dog search at Wichita traffic stop was constitutional
Officials react to Lawrence and Douglas County landing on the DHS list of sanctuary communities
Douglas County felony arrests, criminal charges for June 1, 2025
Campanile concert, Final Friday Art Walk, Heartland Men’s Chorus, cinema, farmers markets and more events
Kansas schools still see COVID’s effects on learning, behavior
KDHE announces possible measles exposure at Wichita airport
New indoor multi-sport center aims to create big, interactive spaces for kids and parents alike
7 now running for Lawrence school board, including 3 incumbents; no primary will occur
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office launches free Junior Deputy Academy for elementary students
