A second major data center project has been proposed in De Soto, with developers unveiling preliminary plans for the first phase of construction at the business park that already houses the $4 billion Panasonic battery plant.
Digital Realty – a global real estate development company that owns, develops and operates enterprise-class data centers – purchased approximately 1,435 acres of land last month ...
Douglas County commissioners expressed an interest in raising motor vehicle fees in 2027, but just how high will be determined during budget discussions next month.
Commissioners are wanting to take advantage of a new Kansas law passed this year, Senate Bill 325, that authorizes them to increase vehicle registration transaction fees up to $10 to help fund motor vehicle services. While the county treasurer can ...
The Lawrence school district has selected Mike Gillman as the interim principal for Lawrence High School, and Loralea Hubert will lead early childhood programs.
Gillman will begin serving as the interim principal at LHS on July 1. He is taking the position after former principal Quentin Rials died in May, as the Journal-World reported. Gillman has worked at LHS since 2021, and he currently serves as associate ...
Currently, Douglas County residents pay a $3 fee to the county treasurer's office when renewing their vehicle tags, but that may jump to $10 next year.
Douglas County commissioners at their Wednesday meeting will consider increasing motor vehicle fees in 2027 by $7, now that a new state law gives them the authority to do so.
The new law, Senate Bill 325, passed in 2026 and authorizes county treasurers to ...
Lawrence school district officials revealed details of the curriculum for their new high school program on Monday, which is meant to provide more flexible and personalized classes for students who don't want a traditional high school experience.
The district will begin offering the new Centennial Choice Campus program in 2026-2027 in addition to its two main high schools, Lawrence High and Free State High, and ...
Douglas County’s emergency response operations have relocated to a new Public Safety Building, providing a larger and safer space for staff as the county prepares for the FIFA World Cup and the remainder of the severe weather season.
The Douglas County Emergency Communications and Emergency Management departments have just moved into 11,500-square-feet of space in the basement of the new Public Safety ...
