A 34-year-old man who was reportedly the reason for four Lawrence schools going into lockout on Thursday has been charged with two felonies and five misdemeanors.
The man, Dylan Michael Siler, of Lawrence, was arrested just before 1 p.m. Thursday at Lawrence High School, 1901 Louisiana St., according to the Douglas County Jail booking log.
On Friday, Siler was charged with one felony count of making a ...
Dance parties, live music, family crafts and museum celebrations are among the many Valentine’s Day events happening in Lawrence this weekend.
• LOCAL, 615 Massachusetts St., is having a Galantines pop-up event for people 21 and older on Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event will feature a live DJ, Valentine’s Day-themed drinks, vintage and clothing vendors, permanent jewelry, henna, flower bouquets, ...
This year will mark two years since the city and county adopted their joint strategic plan to end chronic homelessness – and although staff reported significant progress, there’s still a long way to go.
The five-year plan, known as ‘A Place for Everyone,’ was approved by both the City of Lawrence and Douglas County in 2024, as the Journal-World reported. By 2028, the plan aims to achieve functional ...
Douglas County staff will soon be briefing county commissioners on progress, next steps and challenges for the community’s five-year strategic plan that aims to make homelessness in the county, at its worst, a "rare and brief occurrence."
The joint five-year plan to end chronic homelessness, ‘A Place for Everyone,’ was approved by both the City of Lawrence and the county in 2024, as the Journal-World ...
Starting next school year, the Lawrence school district will recognize Indigenous Peoples Day, the second Monday in October, as a district holiday and a day off for students and staff.
District calendars with the holiday were approved by the Lawrence school board at its meeting on Monday night, at which board members also heard an update from Native American Student Services about the district's American Indian ...
As the county’s Food System Plan approaches its 10-year anniversary, Douglas County leaders are rethinking priorities around food access, land health and equity.
Much of the county’s food systems work is guided by the 2017 Douglas County Food System Plan, which centers on supporting agricultural producers and food entrepreneurs, conserving natural resources, ensuring food access and health, advancing ...
