Split Lawrence City Commission votes to keep rec center fees, despite public opposition
After a lengthy discussion regarding the start of a membership fee plan for Lawrence’s recreation centers, the City Commission on Tuesday night voted against pausing the fee plan and using other funding options to keep the facilities free for next year. Commissioners voted 3-2 against a ...
KU considering merging some underperforming academic programs in hopes of finding savings
City’s wish list for Legislature includes local control, law against organizations bringing homeless to Lawrence and more
Lawrence city leaders will consider approving the city’s outline of its legislative goals heading into 2026, which includes a request to ...
Quick recap: KU takes care of Towson, 73-49
Lawrence boys and girls basketball teams suffer first loss of the season at home to Olathe South
It was a long night in the Lawrence High School gymnasium for the LHS boys and girls basketball teams, as both lost their first game of the ...
Douglas County commissioners to weigh feedback on tenant right to counsel program and whether to include funding in 2027 budget
Douglas County commissioners approve the purchase of land next to Lone Star Lake Park
Douglas County commissioners voted unanimously to purchase a 23-acre parcel of land next to Lone Star Lake Park in an effort to improve access to ...
KU seeks approval for new degree that will train intelligence professionals for FBI, CIA, other agencies
KU considering merging some underperforming academic programs in hopes of finding savings
Regents to consider policy requiring professors to be dismissed after two consecutive poor annual reviews
As football returned to Lawrence, the city posted some of the best sales tax growth in the state
Plan for $50M soccer, sports complex in south Lawrence won’t have preliminary City Hall vote on Tuesday
Eudora in early stages of approving 100-acre industrial park near K-10; search is on for other county industrial sites
Lawrence Police announce increased presence during holiday season to combat drunk driving
Defendant found guilty of battery against Douglas County law enforcement officer; 3 other felony counts dropped
Former award-winning paraprofessional in Lawrence school district accused of sex crime against student
Holiday art shows, performances and a meatloaf contest
The secret to keeping your holiday greenery fresher longer
This flatbread is a colorful, gluten-free alternative to classic crostini
Iowa Street ready to reopen ahead of schedule after reconstruction work
Douglas County commissioners to weigh feedback on tenant right to counsel program and whether to include funding in 2027 budget
Lawrence 2026 launches website as source for World Cup activity specific to Douglas County
