As housing starts slump in Lawrence, Douglas County loses population in 2025; only urban county in Kansas to post a loss
Douglas County officially was on the decline last year. The county posted a small, but rare, drop in population in 2025, according to new estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Thursday. Douglas County also was unique in one regard: It was the only urban county in the state that ...
Douglas County commissioners approve tenant eviction defense pilot program
Protesters gather in South Park to oppose anti-transgender legislation
Protesters rallied in South Park on Monday to protest against anti-transgender legislation, including the Kansas "bathroom bill," Senate Bill ...
Key storylines entering spring practice for KU football
Defensive mistakes cost Lawrence softball in season-opening loss to St. James Academy
SHAWNEE — Defensive miscues and a lack of hitting troubled Lawrence softball in a 14-0 loss to St. James Academy in the season opener on ...
Douglas County commissioners allocate $300K to HeadQuarters Kansas to fill a projected shortfall for 2026
Douglas County commissioners approve tenant eviction defense pilot program
The Douglas County Commission meeting room erupted in cheers on Wednesday night after commissioners approved a tenant eviction defense pilot ...
Union contract would guarantee KU professors at least $7OK salary; other wage details not guaranteed past first year
KU professor, current interim leader, first finalist for journalism school dean position
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor to visit KU next month; will speak to students, select guests
As housing starts slump in Lawrence, Douglas County loses population in 2025; only urban county in Kansas to post a loss
A look at which Kansas counties have the highest wages and the best match between earnings and home values
Former pool hall space to become a ‘pubcade’ with video games, pinball, Skee-Ball, plus full service bar
‘It would be absolutely reckless of you’: Kansas Parole Board hears a wall of opposition to Lawrence rapist’s potential release
Car ends up in Kansas River after wrong turn; no injuries reported
Meth possession charge turns into interference with law enforcement plea deal; state is recommending probation
Events: Theater, cinema, basketball, bird watching, books and more
Doctor discusses trends in early-onset colorectal cancer
How refill stores are changing the way we reduce waste
Lawrence school district appoints five leaders to new roles for 2026–2027, reshuffles roles without adding staff
UPCOMING EVENTS: Easter egg hunts, fee-waived pet adoptions and more
Join ‘the musicians and the artists and the collectors of crap’ at the East Lawrence Yart Sale this weekend
