Updated at 5:35 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5 Douglas County jurors on Wednesday found a 33-year-old Lawrence man guilty of rape and aggravated criminal sodomy — in a case where they had to determine whether the woman’s silent conduct amounted to consent and whether she had been overcome by ...
Newcomer Matt Lancaster wins spot on Lawrence school board; incumbents Shannon Kimball and Kelly Jones keep their seats
20-year-old to serve more than 10 years in prison after stabbing homeless woman
A man who was accused of repeatedly stabbing a homeless woman in the head with a knife last spring was sentenced on Wednesday to more than 10 ...
Bidunga displays considerable growth in season opener
Big 12 power rankings: Top two teams to face off on Saturday
BYU was the overwhelming pick for the top spot in this week’s Big 12 power rankings ahead of Saturday's showdown with Texas Tech in Lubbock, ...
Douglas County commissioners to consider agreement for supportive housing program with new partner replacing Bert Nash
As federal cuts threaten humanities funding, Watkins Museum leader hopes the county and community will support historic sites
This month, the Watkins Museum of History is celebrating its 50th year, but it comes at a time when federal changes threaten its very ...












