KU Endowment preparing to alter scholarships to comply with Trump DEI rules; millions of dollars likely to be restructured
The KU Endowment Association is restructuring potentially millions of dollars in scholarships to meet new Trump administration requirements related to diversity, equity and inclusion, the Journal-World has learned. The restructuring — which the association has begun to communicate through ...
Advocates fear potential Medicaid cuts could strip coverage from thousands of Kansans, threatening hospitals and health care access
Lawrence school board approves 2025–2026 class size targets and enrollment projections
The Lawrence school board approved class size targets and enrollment projections for the 2025-2026 school year. On Monday, the school board ...
KU’s season-high 4 stolen bases, Counsell’s key hits fuel 9-3 win in Border Showdown
KU men’s golf makes 9th straight regional
The Kansas men’s golf team is headed to NCAA regional competition for the ninth straight season. The Jayhawks learned on Wednesday afternoon ...
Douglas County Appraiser’s Office to mail 6,600 change of value notices May 1 for personal property
Douglas County commissioners ease rules for home-based businesses, drop registration and fees for many small operations
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday approved a slate of changes easing regulations for small home-based businesses, which will allow many ...
Former defense secretary to speak in Lawrence on Wednesday; KU conference to assess China threat
KU Endowment preparing to alter scholarships to comply with Trump DEI rules; millions of dollars likely to be restructured
Judge dismisses class-action lawsuit against NCAA; plaintiffs included two former KU stars
Lawrence retail sales fall for the month, but city is still outpacing most other retail markets in the state
Lawrence Parade of Homes set for next two weekends; due to shortage of lots, half of entries are outside the city
Home sales up in March, but selling prices fall a bit; another sign that Google Fiber is getting closer to Lawrence launch
Attorney for man alleged to have shot at Baldwin City buildings with intent to kill claims confession was too ‘bizarre’ and should be suppressed
Man pleads to lesser offense in stabbing near North Lawrence homeless camp, hopes to serve sentence at Larned
3 arrested in separate incidents of alleged indecent exposure, lewd behavior
Final Friday art shows, museum birthday celebration, downtown music crawl and more events
Kansas abortion clinics saw sizable majority of clients from out of state in 2024
HOMES: Choosing the right real estate agent
Federal government terminates 200-plus AmeriCorps positions in Kansas; cuts to hit Lawrence nonprofits
Douglas County Historical Society launches fundraiser after federal grant terminated by executive order; museums like Watkins fear future funding cuts
May Day protest in Lawrence and across the U.S. to oppose Trump’s executive actions and support workers’ rights, social justice
