Sustainability advocate Michael Almon says that “when all you have is a mower, every problem looks like a weed.” But that includes many native plants that grow above the height currently permitted in landscaping by Lawrence's city code. That's why Almon and Lawrence's Sustainability ...
Douglas County Master Gardeners will be hosting its annual native plant sale this weekend. The sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, at the Open Pavilion at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2120 Harper St. There will be 100 varieties of plants that are locally grown. ...
The Dole Institute of Politics has announced its summer programming to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America. While there are several free upcoming events held at the Dole Institute, 2350 Petefish Drive, a noteworthy one is former archivist of the U.S. Colleen Shogan ...
To solve its space crunch at City Hall, the City of Lawrence is now planning to purchase the former Journal-World printing facility just across the street. At its meeting on Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission will consider authorizing Acting City Manager Casey Toomay to purchase the ...
DALLAS (AP) — An explosion at a Dallas apartment building engulfed the two-story complex in a towering and deadly blaze Thursday, shaking nearby homes and flinging debris. A search for the missing remained ongoing hours after the flames were brought under control, officials ...
A 31-year-old man facing a lengthy prison term choked back tears Thursday as he apologized to a long list of people, expressed regret for endangering them and promised to change his ways. "I can do better and will do better," Garnel Moore Williams told Douglas County Judge Amy Hanley, who ...
