An Olathe mother who was violently struck by an impaired driver as her family looked on in horror is sharing her story of survival in hopes of sparing others similar devastation. Amy Ebers-Jumet's heart actually stopped beating that day four years ago. It was only because paramedics were ...
The Community Safety Fair each year allows families and students new to the community to meet with first responders and learn about public safety resources in Douglas County. The safety fair is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 17 at South Park, 1141 Massachusetts St. The event is co-hosted by the ...
UPDATE: 11 P.M. An election that featured voter turnout of just less than 18% in Douglas County produced a slate of winners in Democratic and Republican primaries on Tuesday. Results are still unofficial. They won't become official until Douglas County officials certify the election in the ...
Douglas County voters are deciding today who moves on to the November general election in the races for the County Commission, the district attorney and several state House and Senate seats. Polling places are open today from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. All mail ballots must be postmarked by election day ...
It’s hard to be a teenager. Questions and big decisions seem like they’re around every corner. Where are you going to go to college? What do you want to do with your life? It can take a toll — especially on a teen’s mental health. Statistics from Mental Health America reveal that over ...
Lawrence residents without electrical power should have it restored by Friday evening, Evergy officials said this morning. Evergy, the state’s largest electric utility, said as of 10 a.m. Friday, about 4,500 customers remained without power throughout their Kansas service territory. The ...