In Douglas County and across the country, food security advocates fear 'Big Beautiful Bill' will take a bite out of SNAP
When many people think of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, they think of what it used to be called: food stamps. But local advocates know that its impact goes way beyond the checkout line at the grocery store. SNAP, which serves about 5,000 people in Douglas County, and its ...
Lawrence school board to consider new KU agreement that would pay teachers more for teaching college-level classes
Lawrence graduation rates rise, but district leaders highlight gaps for Native American and English learner students
Despite a rise in graduation rates, Lawrence school officials flagged gaps for Native American students and English learner students and outlined ...
Counsell becomes KU’s first-ever Gold Glove winner
KU softball offseason update: A transfer addition and the outlook for next year’s team
The Kansas softball team is still looking for its first trip to the NCAA Tournament under head coach Jennifer McFalls, and first since 2015 ...
HeadQuarters Kansas says it may need financial help from Douglas County after having to repay misspent grant funds
Douglas County leaders to consider housing pilot program for specialty court participants and others in the justice system
To house people in the county's Behavioral Health Court and other specialty court programs in a more financially sustainable way, Douglas County ...
KU medicinal garden to host tour on the summer solstice, highlighting research projects and native plants
KU Wind Ensemble will represent the U.S. at World Expo in Osaka, Japan
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Longtime Lawrence insurance company moving headquarters, 30 jobs to downtown Lawrence
Developer in early stages of plans for hotel at 11th and Mass; project would be upscale with rooftop dining overlooking downtown
Kansas City company buys Lawrence recycling center; plans filed for new downtown parking lot; fraternity construction proposed
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Weather advisory issued for Lawrence area, with heat index in triple digits
Clinton Lake is under a watch for blue-green algae
Sunflower Music Festival, theater productions, film screenings and more events
Kansas schools still see COVID’s effects on learning, behavior
KDHE announces possible measles exposure at Wichita airport
Clinton Lake is under a watch for blue-green algae
In Douglas County and across the country, food security advocates fear ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will take a bite out of SNAP
Lawrence school board to consider new KU agreement that would pay teachers more for teaching college-level classes
Local civic groups to host ‘speed campaign’ event for residents to meet candidates running for Lawrence City Commission
Lawrence Farmers Market to explore finding permanent downtown site, with plan to add pavilion that could expand market
FAA alleges city, airport operator have violated provisions of federal grants; future grant dollars could be halted
