In his murals honoring Lawrence's La Yarda community, artist Javy Ortiz sees reflections of his own immigrant story
The vibrant murals that will soon celebrate the story of La Yarda, the early 20th century Mexican American housing complex in Lawrence, remind artist Javy Ortiz of his own immigrant story. While he was planning the public art project that will soon adorn part of the Lawrence Loop trail at ...
KU announces $300 million donation from David Booth, including $75 million for second phase of Gateway project
Lawrence school board caps property tax rate with a slight increase as enrollment and some state funding shrink
With enrollment and state aid decreasing, the Lawrence school board approved a maximum property tax rate with a slight increase from last year, ...
Another step forward for Gregorski could make KU more ‘dangerous’ in 2025
Leipold explains where KU’s coordinators will be located this season
When it comes to Jim Zebrowski calling plays from the coaching booth, Kansas football team already has proof of concept. “It worked pretty ...
Douglas County commissioners approve $6.6M total cost for the second phase of the Public Safety Building
Douglas County Emergency Management opens registration for free safety training and disaster preparedness course
Douglas County Emergency Management is accepting registrations for its safety training course, which is meant to teach people what to do during ...
Here come the students: Thousands to move into KU dorms this week, creating prospect of traffic delays
KU’s Department of Theatre & Dance announces its 2025-2026 season
A look at local government, church and state, tribute to veterans among events set for Dole Institute this fall
A barn-themed bathroom in a Lawrence shoe store is a finalist for ‘America’s Best Restroom’
Full-fledged Casey’s slated for east side of Lawrence; new housing coming along O’Connell Road; Boulevard Brewing to host KU tailgate parties
From a cap on music concerts to a new transit service to downtown, a look at what’s in proposed KU Gateway agreement
Person shot near 19th and Naismith; police say it was likely accidental
Defendant ordered to stand trial after woman testifies that he raped her at Lawrence mobile home park
Douglas County Emergency Management opens registration for free safety training and disaster preparedness course
A decluttering expert in Douglas County shares tips on how to get rid of your junk responsibly
July 4 celebrations, cinema, berry picking, outdoor music and more events
Kansas schools still see COVID’s effects on learning, behavior
A look at local government, church and state, tribute to veterans among events set for Dole Institute this fall
In his murals honoring Lawrence’s La Yarda community, artist Javy Ortiz sees reflections of his own immigrant story
Summer reading party, opera performances, Quantrill’s Raid Walking Tour and more events
