Mike Courtney, Kristine Polian come out on top in Lawrence City Commission race
In a Lawrence City Commission race that featured two former mayors, two new faces came away with the victory on Tuesday night — Mike Courtney and Kristine Polian. Courtney and Polian, neither of whom has served on the City Commission before, each won a four-year term as the top vote-getters ...
Newcomer Matt Lancaster wins spot on Lawrence school board; incumbents Shannon Kimball and Kelly Jones keep their seats
20-year-old to serve more than 10 years in prison after stabbing homeless woman
A man who was accused of repeatedly stabbing a homeless woman in the head with a knife last spring was sentenced on Wednesday to more than 10 ...
Bidunga displays considerable growth in season opener
Big 12 power rankings: Top two teams to face off on Saturday
BYU was the overwhelming pick for the top spot in this week’s Big 12 power rankings ahead of Saturday's showdown with Texas Tech in Lubbock, ...
Douglas County commissioners to consider agreement for supportive housing program with new partner replacing Bert Nash
As federal cuts threaten humanities funding, Watkins Museum leader hopes the county and community will support historic sites
This month, the Watkins Museum of History is celebrating its 50th year, but it comes at a time when federal changes threaten its very ...
KU’s Spencer Museum of Art to host screening at Kansas Union of documentary about returning a sacred red rock to the Kaw Nation
KU signs partnership agreement with German research university; program to increase exchanges, collaboration
KU launches program to encourage longtime, tenured faculty members to retire early
Courtney, Polian won in every corner of Lawrence; other news and notes from Tuesday’s elections
Plans filed for new, small event space downtown, with apartments above; East Lawrence commercial site may turn residential
Costco files plans to build store in northwest Lawrence; giant wholesale retailer would be next to Rock Chalk Park
Nature of consent at heart of Douglas County rape trial
Douglas County jury finds man guilty of rape, aggravated criminal sodomy
Judge agrees to keep arrest affidavit, plea agreement in liquor store assault from being seen by public
Events: Downtown trick-or-treating, Blintz Brunch, Arc of Douglas County Film Festival and more
KU’s Spencer Museum of Art to host screening at Kansas Union of documentary about returning a sacred red rock to the Kaw Nation
Health care goes beyond the exam room
Voter turnout nearly 25% in Douglas County for 2025, according to unofficial results
The latest legal notice filings in Douglas County
Douglas County commissioners to consider agreement for supportive housing program with new partner replacing Bert Nash
