For almost 50 years, the eastern edge of Lawrence was home to a plant that helped fuel America’s agricultural boom.
Today, there’s been a lot of activity at the former nitrogen plant site. It is being transformed into an industrial park and a future city campus — but beneath the new development are the remnants of its fertilizer-making past.
What was left behind remains a cleanup challenge, despite the ...
Lawrence school board members will consider renewing a contract for the Centegix Wearable Panic Alert System on Monday.
The system comes with "CrisisAlert" badges that are worn by selected district staff members that can call for help in a variety of situations, and the Lawrence school district began utilizing the system at the beginning of 2024. The badges are described as a "mobile panic button" on the ...
Douglas County's capital improvement fund balance has grown significantly in recent years, and the county is preparing for a large wave of spending over the next two years.
The 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan outlines plans for transportation investments, bridge replacements, and long-term courthouse and other upcoming building projects. At the start of 2026, the administration CIP fund held nearly $66 ...
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday will review the county's five-year capital plan that includes major investments in roads, bridges and county buildings.
The 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan outlines plans for transportation investments, bridge replacements, and long-term courthouse and other upcoming building projects. The presentation on the CIP will be given during a work session ahead of county ...
The Douglas County Fair will kick off next week, offering free live music, carnival rides, exhibits and competitive events.
The annual fair is held at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2120 Harper St. in Lawrence. Pre-shows for the fair began July 18 and will continue through Sunday, including 4-H events like a clothing judging this Tuesday and a public modeling showcase this Wednesday at 7 p.m. The bulk of the ...
An incumbent U.S. representative faces a primary challenger as the two candidates compete for the opportunity to advance to the general election and represent Kansas' 2nd Congressional District.
U.S. Representative Derek Schmidt, a Republican, is seeking reelection, and will be facing off against Republican candidate Chad Young in the primary. Whoever wins in the primary will compete against Democratic ...
