ICE detention center in Kansas can open after Leavenworth granted a private prison company’s permit
LEAVENWORTH — This historic Kansas prison town will allow CoreCivic to hold federal immigration detainees after a year of legal wrangling and public outcry from opponents. Four out of five city commissioners voted to grant CoreCivic’s application for a special use permit. The decision ...
Last-minute bill would strip Regents of many oversight powers regarding KU, K-State, Wichita State
Kansas AG offers to delay enforcement of anti-trans law while judge weighs challenge
LAWRENCE — Kansans won’t know until at least Tuesday if a judge will delay implementation of the state’s new “bathroom law,” but a ...
Could Cruz be KU’s next offensive lineman in the professional ranks?
Wide receiver Tong commits to KU football class of 2027
The Kansas football team has added its second commitment in the class of 2027, securing a promising prospect within its home region. Wide ...
Douglas County commissioners approve one-year extension on permit for North Lawrence solar farm
Douglas County commissioners to consider one-year extension for North Lawrence solar farm permit
The future of a controversial 1,105-acre solar farm proposed for farm fields just north of North Lawrence once again will be in the hands of ...
Lt. Gov. Toland tells higher education leaders they need to start having some ‘uncomfortable conversations’
Board of Regents likely to maintain oversight of KU, other universities after legislative committee reworks bill
Last-minute bill would strip Regents of many oversight powers regarding KU, K-State, Wichita State
Former pool hall space to become a ‘pubcade’ with video games, pinball, Skee-Ball, plus full service bar
Lawrence developer has trio of projects underway, ranging from $600K row houses in downtown to new neighborhoods on city’s edge
Despite surprise ‘no’ votes this week, city commissioners want public, state officials to know they still support affordable housing
Man pleads no contest in connection with stabbing outside Lawrence restaurant
Officers save man who overdosed at convenience store, Lawrence police say
Former Lawrence landlord accused of sexually abusing kids faces new charges of interference and witness intimidation
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Doctor discusses trends in early-onset colorectal cancer
How refill stores are changing the way we reduce waste
Kansas lawmakers ask Bureau of Indian Affairs to provide update on search for permanent president for Haskell Indian Nations University
Rural winery in Leavenworth County that won $22,000 state grant for tourism hopes to grow to be bigger part of community
Events: St. Pat’s celebrations, Eagle Day, theater, dance, music and more
