Plans to convert the coal-burning power plant on the outskirts of Lawrence to a natural gas-burning plant have been scrapped indefinitely, the Journal-World has learned from a review of regulatory filings by the plant’s operator.
Evergy, the state’s largest electric utility, confirmed to the Journal-World that it now plans to continue burning coal at its Lawrence Energy Center past 2028, which was a date ...
Payouts for Douglas County's senior and disabled veteran tax rebate program significantly increased in 2026 – distributing more than five times as much property tax relief as its pilot year.
The county's one-year property tax rebate program was approved by the Douglas County Commission in 2024, and the program accepted applications from low-income county residents who are 65 and older or disabled veterans ...
After failing to reach a consensus on one organization to lead a six-month tenant eviction defense pilot, Douglas County commissioners decided to split the program’s allocation between the two proposed partners.
County commissioners directed staff at the end of April to solicit proposals for legal service providers to lead the pilot program from June 1 to Dec. 31, 2026. The program aims to provide access to ...
Douglas County commissioners unanimously approved a contract for an environmental assessment – which is needed for the Wakarusa Drive extension project to move forward.
The proposed road will extend Wakarusa Drive south from Kansas Highway 10, across the Wakarusa River to East 1000 Road. The road would be on federal property managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and in Feb. 2026, the Corps of ...
Douglas County commissioners will consider an agreement to complete an environmental assessment for the Wakarusa Drive Extension project – a key hurdle the U.S. Corps of Engineers says must be cleared before the project — which has drawn opposition on environmental grounds — can move forward.
The proposed road will connect to existing county-maintained roads on federal property managed by the Corps of ...
Lawrence school district leaders identified staffing shortages, absenteeism and early childhood gaps as major barriers to student success in a needs assessment that will help shape the district's future priorities.
On Monday, school board members received a summary report on feedback from leaders across the district about challenges affecting student success. Kansas law requires districts to complete this type ...
