The Lawrence school district has long had a process for students, parents and community members to formally complain about the content of textbooks and other instructional materials.
Now the group of people who can formally complain about those issues has gotten smaller.
At its Aug. 14 meeting, the school board approved a change in policy that relegates individuals without an enrolled student in the ...
Despite being part of Douglas County's tentative 2024 budget, two economic development funding requests are still raising questions and skepticism from county leaders — and those might not be resolved until long after the budget itself is approved.
At the County Commission's meeting Wednesday, County Administrator Sarah Plinsky wanted to get clarification from commissioners about more than $100,000 in funding ...
Free State High School's performing arts programs were recognized Tuesday by the Kansas State High School Activities Association as among the best in the state.
On Tuesday, KSHSAA released its list of honorees for the annual Performing Arts School of Excellence award, and Free State was one of six "finalist" schools that came just short of the top prize. The top award went to De Soto High School, according to ...
Updated at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23
Douglas County commissioners remain on track to approve publication of the county's proposed 2024 budget on Aug. 30, but County Administrator Sarah Plinsky wants more details from commissioners at their meeting on Wednesday about how and when to distribute economic development funding to the Lawrence chamber of commerce.
When commissioners gave preliminary approval to ...
A car crash at West 31st Street and Lawrence Avenue on Sunday created hours of panic and discomfort at nearby businesses and homes, which lost power for hours when the car struck a power pole and knocked out electricity, highlighting our desperation for air conditioning when temperatures hit dangerous highs for days on end.
Sunday was the second day of a triple-digit heat wave in Lawrence, which is expected to ...
This post was updated at 6:15 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023.
A single-vehicle crash resulted in a blown power transformer in south Lawrence on Sunday afternoon.
The incident was reported at approximately 1 p.m. after a vehicle collided with a utility pole while making a left-hand turn at West 31st Street and Lawrence Avenue. The driver was the sole occupant of the vehicle, according to Lawrence Police ...
