A Douglas County judge dismissed a first-degree murder case Monday morning after the Douglas County District Attorney's Office filed a motion seeking dismissal due to lack of evidence. On Monday the state requested that the charges against defendant Julius Robert Beasley, who was accused of ...
Lawrence’s climate policy has lacked an ‘action plan’ for years, sustainability advisers hear
Acclaimed author behind ‘Death by Lightning’ shares some thoughts on the ‘soap opera’ of human history ahead of Baker visit
If you thought we lived in the Information Age with 24/7 news, the internet, social media and AI, consider the fact that in the 19th century ...
KU falls behind early, rallies, still loses by 23 at No. 2 Arizona
KU notebook: softball 4-1 in Arkansas, indoor track athletes win titles, more
The Kansas softball team claimed four straight wins over the course of Friday and Saturday, its first two days in Fayetteville, Arkansas, but ...
Douglas County Extension invites residents to free program on prescribed burning and wildfire safety
A majority of properties in Douglas County to see 1% to 8% value increases for 2026; commissioners briefed on county’s property tax system
Most residential and commercial properties in Douglas County will see their 2026 values rise between 1% and 8%, the county’s Appraiser’s ...
KU research dollars set a new record in 2025; university conducted more than $600M in research activities
KU leaders reject pay proposal from faculty union; administration says it will seek an impasse in negotiations if deal not reached in 7 days
A memorial unites Iranian students at KU as they grieve civil-rights protesters killed by Iran’s dictatorship
As Costco comes to town, Walmart files plans for convenience store, gas station at its south Iowa store
KU research dollars set a new record in 2025; university conducted more than $600M in research activities
After bringing ax throwing and mini-golf to downtown, business plans to add traditional video game arcade to Mass Street
Attorney for driver accused of killing actor fights release of driver’s alleged admissions, toxicology and speed
Murder case related to woman’s death at homeless camp dismissed at DA’s request
Speech pathologist accused of molesting kids at Prairie Park Elementary gets expected continuance due to ‘magnitude’ of case
Upcoming Events: Model train show & swap meet, ‘Frozen the Musical’ and more
Doctor discusses trends in early-onset colorectal cancer
How refill stores are changing the way we reduce waste
New Choice Campus at Centennial to offer personalized, flexible path for Lawrence high schoolers
Annual Kansas Craft Brewers Expo featuring 38 state breweries to be held this weekend
Former police officer on the front lines of Jan. 6 tells large Lawrence crowd to protest, make noise and film it all
Lawrence City Commission could take a step forward on nearly $184 million in debt for capital projects
City commissioners at their meeting on Tuesday could take a step forward on nearly $184 million in debt to fund a variety of projects, including stormwater ...











