Douglas County commissioners approved a 2026 budget on Wednesday with a slightly lower property tax rate than the previous year's, but an increase in the county's total assessed property values means it still will be collecting more in property tax than it did last year. During their weekly ...
Lawrence school district denies that it was negligent in hiring, retaining, supervising speech pathologist accused of molesting kids
Kansas House speaker wants to slash $200 million from state budget, target Medicaid for cuts
TOPEKA — Kansas House Speaker Dan Hawkins said the 2026 Legislature would strive to slash $200 million from the state government’s budget and ...
Lawrence High alumnus joins Army wrestling coaching staff
Free State volleyball enters season with chemistry, experience playing together
With years of experience together, the Free State volleyball team is fielding a connected group this season that the Firebirds believe can be ...
As Douglas County leaders hear more about eviction prevention, housing advocates urge them to adopt a tenants’ right to counsel program
Douglas County commissioners approve budget for 2026 with lower property tax rate than 2025’s
Douglas County commissioners approved a 2026 budget on Wednesday with a slightly lower property tax rate than the previous year's, but an ...