Would an Algerian sister city work? Only if Lawrence does the work, those with experience say
There are healthy sister city pairings, says Bill Keel, chair of Sister Cities Lawrence. And then there’s Polittourismus. That’s German for “political tourism,” says Keel, a professor emeritus of German studies at the University of Kansas. “You’re just kind of a political bigwig, ...
Kaw Valley AVA winery passport program hopes to help visitors discover Douglas County’s vineyards and their stories
Van Go artists’ new soccer ball sculpture marks their role in Lawrence’s special World Cup summer
It’s been clear that this summer Lawrence has been having a moment. As the Journal-World reported, Lawrence was recently named one of the top ...
LeBlanc, Voegele selected early in MLB Draft
Owens to be inducted into National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Former Kansas coach Ted Owens will be inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame, the organization ...
Douglas County commissioners discuss solvency funding requests and ongoing support for community partners
Douglas County commissioners support allocating $1.5 million to Bert Nash’s youth recovery center, continue debate on nonprofit funding
Douglas County commissioners expressed interest in allocating $1.5 million for a planned youth mental health crisis facility during their 2027 ...
KU Innovation Park could begin making tax-like payments for long-term tenants under proposed county agreement
‘Honor of my life’: Retiring Regents leader reflects on higher education and the challenges it faces
KU bringing back Day on the Hill music concert series; event part of strategy to broaden uses of football stadium
K.C. company plans to start program for Lawrence residents to recycle food waste, create area compost facility
Planners open door for storage unit businesses downtown; new plans filed for golf course-living
Lawrence sales tax collections again last in the state among big retail markets; online sales may be soaring though
KU student accused of selling wristbands to enable minors to drink at time of Hawk shootings
Former KU basketball player Vick charged with attempted murder in Tennessee
Driver accused of killing local actor was texting, speeding and under the influence, lawsuit alleges; his father is also being sued for negligence
Go, See, Do: Penguin Project, soccer, markets and more
Inside the the updated LMH Health Cancer Center
‘Walking soccer’ at Sports Pavilion Lawrence gets seniors into the game
After years of ‘weaving community’ for Lawrence artists, organizer hopes new brick-and-mortar market can be a community hub
Douglas County commissioners support allocating $1.5 million to Bert Nash’s youth recovery center, continue debate on nonprofit funding
Lawrence school board to appoint new president and vice president for 2026-2027
