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 ...
The incumbent U.S. representative from Kansas will face a Republican challenger in the primary, while two Democrats are competing for a spot in the general election.
U.S. Representative Tracey Mann, a Republican, is seeking reelection, and he will be competing against Craig Musser, a Republican, in the primary. Two Democrats – Lauren Reinhold and Colin McRoberts – will also be competing in the primary to ...
An incumbent Douglas County commissioner will face a first-time candidate for the county’s District 1 seat in the Democratic primary.
County Commissioner Patrick Kelly – currently representing District 1 – is running against Milton Scott, both are Democrats. Whichever one wins will be running unopposed in the general election in Douglas County District 1, which includes parts of northern, northwestern, ...
