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 existence. Changes from the federal government have upended the museum’s operations. Steve Nowak, the museum’s executive director, said the museum has seen ...
Voters Guide: Candidates for Lawrence school board, City Commission answer questions ahead of election
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 ...
KU cruises to 94-51 victory over Green Bay in season opener
Calvin reflects on first sack, increased playing time alongside classmate Herold
The Kansas football team recorded two sacks in Saturday’s 38-21 victory over Oklahoma State. Both came from defensive tackles who were part of ...
Douglas County health officials say WIC can operate as usual amid funding threats in shutdown
Douglas County commissioners to consider agreement for supportive housing program with new partner replacing Bert Nash
Douglas County commissioners will consider an agreement for the county’s flexible housing pool program that includes a new partner in place of ...
KU launches program to encourage longtime, tenured faculty members to retire early
KU’s Spencer Museum of Art to host screening at Kansas Union of documentary about returning a sacred red rock to the Kaw Nation
Dole Institute partners with National Council for History Education on $2.5 million federal grant to support history teachers
Plans filed for new, small event space downtown, with apartments above; East Lawrence commercial site may turn residential
Costco files plans to build store in northwest Lawrence; giant wholesale retailer would be next to Rock Chalk Park
A look at campaign finance totals for City Commission candidates ahead of Tuesday’s election
Man who fatally stabbed 66-year-old and knifed his dog outside grocery store takes plea deal for voluntary manslaughter
Nature of consent at heart of Douglas County rape trial
Judge agrees to keep arrest affidavit, plea agreement in liquor store assault from being seen by public
Events: Downtown trick-or-treating, Blintz Brunch, Arc of Douglas County Film Festival and more
KU’s Spencer Museum of Art to host screening at Kansas Union of documentary about returning a sacred red rock to the Kaw Nation
Health care goes beyond the exam room
Volunteers needed for annual LINK Thanksgiving Dinner
Douglas County commissioners to consider agreement for supportive housing program with new partner replacing Bert Nash
Behavioral health leaders reflect on Kansas’ statewide rollout of new mental health care model
