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 ...
4 nonprofits in Douglas County get a total of nearly $2 million in state grants for 2026
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, ...
KU coaches have high hopes for Alexander if he can improve nutrition, strength
Self says he’s doing well, ‘could coach a game tomorrow’ following July hospitalization
Kansas men's basketball coach Bill Self said on Friday that he did not consider stepping away for health reasons due to his hospitalization in ...
Douglas County Emergency Management opens registration for free safety training and disaster preparedness course
Douglas County residents encouraged to participate in survey to guide future work for local heritage organizations
Douglas County residents are invited to take part in a countywide needs assessment aimed at identifying the strengths and challenges of local ...
Goff has ‘incredible confidence’ in timeline for second phase of Gateway project after KU’s big week
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
Full-fledged Casey’s slated for east side of Lawrence; new housing coming along O’Connell Road; Boulevard Brewing to host KU tailgate parties
A barn-themed bathroom in a Lawrence shoe store is a finalist for ‘America’s Best Restroom’
From a cap on music concerts to a new transit service to downtown, a look at what’s in proposed KU Gateway agreement
Speech pathologist accused of molesting kids at Lawrence elementary school is out on bond with GPS monitoring
Enhanced DUI patrols to begin Saturday and run through Labor Day weekend
Defendant ordered to stand trial after woman testifies that he raped her at Lawrence mobile home park
Summer reading party, opera performances, Quantrill’s Raid Walking Tour and more events
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
Community Children’s Center’s child care project now expected to open in September after experiencing construction delays
What you need to know about free shuttle from downtown Lawrence to KU football games
4 nonprofits in Douglas County get a total of nearly $2 million in state grants for 2026
