On a hot day in Burcham Park, Lawrence's homeless team hands out popsicles and pet food and builds trust
At midday Wednesday at Burcham Park, not even being by the Kansas River provided relief. With the sun beating down and the heat index around 100 degrees, it would have been a wise idea to stay inside. But that’s not an option everyone in Lawrence has. Many people are still living outside ...
Haskell’s Faculty Senate warns that proposed budget would render university unable to function
Kansas federal lawmakers introduce legislation to let Haskell Indian Nations University govern itself
Multiple Federal legislators from Kansas officially introduced a bill that would remove control of Haskell Indian Nations University from the ...
Senior spotlight: LHS guard Roman Nose bringing lessons from junior season to final year with boys basketball team
2025 Journal-World All-Area Boys Tennis Team
Coach of the Year: Randy Clark, Free State High School Free State sent everyone but its No. 2 doubles team to the 6A state tournament, despite ...
Douglas County to submit grant application to continue mental health program for juveniles in detention
Douglas County proposes $191.4M budget for 2026 with flat property tax rate; partners ask for help to offset cuts
Douglas County staff is proposing a $191.4 million budget for 2026 that holds the property tax rate flat, and the county administrator said ...
KU Medical Center awarded $31 million to facilitate pediatric clinical trials across network of 18 rural and underserved sites
KU’s Girod receives 12% pay increase for upcoming school year; new salary will be an even $1 million
Planning Commission votes to find KU’s $300 million Gateway project aligns with city’s comprehensive plan goals
A chain serving Mediterranean fast food, shawarma meats files plans to open in downtown Lawrence
A $1.2B project to widen K-10 to six lanes near De Soto wins key federal environmental approvals
Lawrence’s longtime John Deere dealership to close on Friday; Baldwin City location to remain open
Convicted sex offender from Oskaloosa ordered to stand trial for alleged crimes against teen at Lawrence hotel
Douglas County felony arrests, criminal charges for June 27, 2025
Douglas County felony arrests, criminal charges for June 26, 2025
Final Friday, Free State Festival, music, art and more events
Kansas schools still see COVID’s effects on learning, behavior
KDHE announces possible measles exposure at Wichita airport
Some July 4th celebrations in the Lawrence area, plus rules for shooting off fireworks
In extreme heat, exercise can be dangerous
Haskell’s Faculty Senate warns that proposed budget would render university unable to function
