Lawrence mayor on taxes: 'We need more people to share the burden,' he tells local real estate leaders
In some ways, Lawrence leaders may be too focused on creating affordable housing, Mayor Mike Dever told a crowd of real estate professionals on Tuesday. “I’m trying my best to change the word ‘affordable,’ and just say ‘attainable’,” Dever said. “If you want a house, there ...
Midsummer Night on Mass returns Friday with deals all over downtown
Lawrence graduation rates rise, but district leaders highlight gaps for Native American and English learner students
Despite a rise in graduation rates, Lawrence school officials flagged gaps for Native American students and English learner students and outlined ...
Former all-conference KU basketball player Ellison dies at 83
‘I think I became the favorite child’: Meister, from KU-supporting family, reconnects with Jayhawks through portal
When Lilly Meister entered the portal in late March after three seasons with the Indiana women’s basketball team, she was looking for a sense ...
Douglas County leaders to consider housing pilot program for specialty court participants and others in the justice system
NOAA weather radios serving Douglas County offline during upgrade; officials urge caution ahead of storms
Douglas County Emergency Management is urging residents to stay weather aware while NOAA Weather Radio transmitters are temporarily offline for a ...
KU Wind Ensemble will represent the U.S. at World Expo in Osaka, Japan
KU to cut travel costs, reduce department budgets in effort to stave off projected $20M deficit in 2026
Girod: Settlement to begin paying student-athletes will bleed into the general finances of KU
Developer in early stages of plans for hotel at 11th and Mass; project would be upscale with rooftop dining overlooking downtown
Kansas City company buys Lawrence recycling center; plans filed for new downtown parking lot; fraternity construction proposed
Lawrence retail sales trend upward in May after two months of declines; improving numbers key to upcoming city budget
Judge to determine if handyman that allegedly took $2,000 from a customer was felony theft or just a contract violation
Douglas County felony arrests, criminal charges for June 17, 2025
NOAA weather radios serving Douglas County offline during upgrade; officials urge caution ahead of storms
Events: Lawrence Juneteenth Celebration, Eudora CPA Picnic, Tongie Days and more
Kansas schools still see COVID’s effects on learning, behavior
KDHE announces possible measles exposure at Wichita airport
Downtown Lawrence Inc. director leaving organization next month to lead downtown Topeka group
Midsummer Night on Mass returns Friday with deals all over downtown
Douglas County leaders to consider housing pilot program for specialty court participants and others in the justice system
