A Douglas County judge on Friday praised a teenager's courage for recounting the nightmare she said she had endured for years at the hands of "a monster, a rapist and a pedophile." "To say those things in a room full of people" took a commendable amount of strength, Judge Stacey Donovan told ...
3 months after actor killed in head-on collision, DA’s office awaiting evidence to make charging decision
Lawrence school board members to have consultant complete 5-year enrollment projection and create address locator tool
A consultant that the Lawrence school district has worked with for many years will conduct a five-year enrollment projection for the district and ...
Nine former KU players selected in UFL’s multi-day draft
Free State girls erase 12-point deficit for first league win; turnovers cost Free State boys in loss to Olathe East
It was an eventful night at Free State High School on Friday as the Firebirds girls basketball team knocked off Olathe East, 50-48, while the ...
Consolidated Fire District 1 strengthens full-time staffing, eyes continued growth
Douglas County now accepting applications for tax rebate program for seniors and disabled veterans
A Douglas County property tax rebate program for low-income seniors and disabled veterans is now accepting applications for 2026. The program ...












