Speech pathologist accused of child sex crimes found dead at his home
A speech pathologist who was scheduled to stand trial on multiple counts of sexually abusing children at Prairie Park Elementary School was found dead at his Lawrence home Thursday morning. The Lawrence Police Department said it responded to the home of accused sex offender Mark Gridley on ...
KU’s Hilltop childcare center set to close next month, officials say
Lawrence school district’s four-year graduation rate increases, but gaps persist among student groups
The Lawrence school district’s four-year, on-time graduation rate has improved to 88.7% in 2025, however, there are disparities among many ...
3 games to circle on KU women’s basketball’s Big 12 schedule
Will 2026-27 season be S’Mya Nichols’ last at KU? Star guard has eye on WNBA
Thursday was the first day of official practice for the Kansas women’s basketball team, and as it unfolded, senior guard S’Mya Nichols ...
As budget season winds down, two of Douglas County’s cities have reduced property tax rates, two have increased them
Douglas County commissioners signal support for beginning a ‘phased approach’ of changes to the county’s zoning code
Douglas County commissioners supported staff's plan to begin making smaller amendment proposals to the county’s zoning code on Wednesday while ...
KU’s Hilltop childcare center set to close next month, officials say
KU keeps same spot in latest rankings of ‘Best Colleges’ by U.S. News & World Report
2 Lawrence-based filmmakers earn $6,000 grants for unconventional work
Go, See, Do: Haskell Arch celebration, Lawrence Beer Co. block party and more
Buffalo chicken tacos with an extra kick
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Defense attorney again says public will be ‘just fine’ without arrest affidavit, invites them to his client’s court dates instead
Speech pathologist accused of child sex crimes found dead at his home
18-year-old Lawrence man facing new rape charge on heels of juvenile sex-crime conviction
Opinion: Lawrence’s data center moratorium is wrong in one way, but right in the most important
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Letter to the editor: Last chance to save democracy
Growing up with famed Kansas fossil hunter, daughter returns with new book that goes beyond the digs
At St. John’s 30th Oktoberfest, the secret ingredient is community – and a little bit of beer
Wakins Museum to open exhibition commemorating 100th anniversary of the Haskell Memorial Stadium
