Lawrence police say new Fusus system can make their work more efficient; some members of the public want a pause
A call comes in for a disturbance in Centennial Park. Lawrence police are on their way, but what dispatchers haven’t been told – and officers therefore don’t know – is that the suspect is armed with a baseball bat. “We don’t want that to become an escalating confrontation,” Sgt. ...
Eagle Scout hopeful takes talents to Just Food garden
Lawrence school district denies allegations that it attempted to prevent student journalists from reporting on Gaggle lawsuit
The Lawrence school district denies allegations that it sought to prevent student journalists from reporting on a lawsuit over its use of Gaggle, ...
Firebirds dominate girls tennis as Free State, Lawrence hold first home quad
Free State seniors start girls tennis season undefeated as Firebirds’ top doubles team
Every day, Free State seniors Taryn Jones and Annie Pilakowski think about the girls tennis state meet. Jones and Pilakowski are longtime ...
Douglas County commissioners to hear about three conservation projects currently underway in the county
Solar farm developer wants to begin limited drilling, driving of pilings on farmland site; matter now before local court
A lawsuit has stopped construction from beginning on a $234 million solar farm in the Kansas River valley north of Lawrence, but drilling, ...
Invited participants to run 2,071 steps at KU’s renovated stadium to honor the climb of first responders in the World Trade Center on 9/11
A former KU student and co-founder of iconic fashion brand Kate Spade to return to campus this month
KU students are working to restore Potter Lake’s native landscape during their ecology classes this fall
Trial date challenging Kansas Sky Energy solar project pushed back; lawsuit now near Trump deadline for tax credits
The rumors about Costco coming to west Lawrence are heating up; site would most likely be near Rock Chalk Park
Five-story US Bank Tower in heart of downtown is for sale, creating possibility for major redevelopment
Convicted rapist whose ‘sexsomnia’ defense failed asks for new trial; sentencing delayed a second time
Man accused in fatal stabbing has multiple other charges pending, has served time for attempted murders
Double-murder trial faces another 11th-hour delay after defendant’s behavior leads to yet another attorney withdrawing
See all the winners gallery photos from the Best of Lawrence 2025 event
How Grinter Farms’ sunflower fields northeast of Lawrence bloomed into a popular photo op
Kansas health officials proclaim measles outbreak over
City of Lawrence’s HR director will be leaving later this year
She’s nearly 97, but not nearly ready to stop painting; look for her work at this weekend’s Art in the Park
Adults 65 and up can get this year’s COVID vaccines at Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health
