As expected, multiple new child sex crime charges have been filed against a former Prairie Park Elementary speech pathologist. In an amended complaint filed by the Douglas County District Attorney's Office, Mark Gridley, 61, is now facing 14 charges, including seven counts of aggravated ...
Douglas County commissioners set maximum property tax rate for 2026 that’s slightly lower than 2025’s
Lawrence city commissioners set maximum mill levy at higher amount to create some ‘wiggle room’ in budgetary discussions
The Lawrence City Commission voted Tuesday night to exceed its revenue neutral rate and, after lengthy discussion, bumped up the maximum mill ...
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12th-round MLB draft pick commits to KU baseball, but will he pick Jayhawks over Orioles?
Monday was a big day for Daniel Lopez. It was his 19th birthday, for one. It was also a day on which, as he was working out at the gym, he ...
Douglas County leaders to execute agreement for affordable housing project with 15-year tax rebate
Douglas County commissioners set maximum property tax rate for 2026 that’s slightly lower than 2025’s
Story updated at 8:27 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2025: When Douglas County started working on its budget for 2026, county staff wanted to hold the ...