Douglas County poverty rate still higher than average, but it has taken big drop in last 5 years
Douglas County still has a poverty rate above national and state averages, but over the last five years, its poverty number has posted the second largest decline of any county in Kansas, new data from the Census shows. Douglas County finished 2023 with an overall poverty rate of 13.3%, ...
With packed court calendar and at least 5 attorneys leaving office, incoming and outgoing DAs are optimistic about leadership transition
A cycling path through Lawrence and Douglas County joins national bicycle route system
A new bicycle route spanning almost 300 miles passes through many counties, including Douglas, joining a developing national network of bicycle ...
Year in review, Part 3: A look ahead to 2025
KU volleyball coach Bechard announces retirement after 27 seasons
One of the longstanding fixtures of the Kansas athletic department is moving on following a distinguished career. KU volleyball coach Ray ...
Douglas County commissioners approve stormwater and agrivoltaics plans for controversial solar project
With packed court calendar and at least 5 attorneys leaving office, incoming and outgoing DAs are optimistic about leadership transition
Multiple Douglas County judges have expressed concerns this month during various hearings about how crowded the January court calendar is, just ...
KU professor says we need an education system that lets students have more control over their learning
In preparing for the Trump administration, Girod says higher education will have to be ‘nimble’
KU chosen to operate one of the state’s seven new Centers for Excellence in Reading; center will help both teachers and students
New housing development underway in NW Lawrence; local restaurant owner gets national attention for Christmas dinner work
A look at gas prices around the state as holiday travel arrives; latest population numbers show Kansas grew modestly
Plans moving forward for small commercial center near Sixth and George Williams Way
Lawrence police seek public’s help as they investigate shooting that damaged home and multiple vehicles
With packed court calendar and at least 5 attorneys leaving office, incoming and outgoing DAs are optimistic about leadership transition
Convicted killer up for parole 31 years into his life sentence for killing Lawrence businessman; public comment session open in January
Candy Cane Hunt, runway show, Community Christmas Dinner and more upcoming events
LMH can provide low-intervention birth experience
Author Louise Erdrich speaks at Haskell about new novel, growth of Indigenous works
A cycling path through Lawrence and Douglas County joins national bicycle route system
LMH Health looks back at 2024: Improved infrastructure, new technology and new providers among year’s achievements
U.S. homelessness increases by nearly 20% in 2024, latest national numbers show
