After hearing more about K-State Research and Extension's services and how they're funded, Douglas County commissioners still have questions about what role they should play — especially when it comes to funding the extension's cost-of-living increases.
The commission held a work session on Wednesday to better understand the county’s relationship with the Extension Council before finalizing the 2025 county ...
After raising some questions about K-State Research and Extension's relationship with Douglas County in their 2025 budget deliberations, county commissioners could get some answers at a work session on Wednesday.
The county will hear a presentation about the extension council, including its history, funding sources and existing county support, as well as an overview of the services it provides. The extension's ...
After having problems with the post office delivering ballots on time, the Douglas County Election Office was unable to count 201 ballots for the Aug. 6 primary election. But this isn’t a county issue; it’s happening statewide.
The Douglas County office held a primary canvass Monday, when county officials reviewed election results and discussed voter turnout. According to the advance ballot report, many ...
Next week, the Lawrence school board will discuss its 2025 budget, and has proposed a nearly unchanged property tax rate, according to information on file with the Douglas County Clerk's office.
The school board has notified the Douglas County Clerk that the school district's property tax rate will be no more than 52.42 mills for the 2025 budget. That would be up from a rate of 52.21 mills that is currently ...
Updated at 9:23 a.m. Monday, Aug. 19
As you fly over central and western Kansas, you'll notice distinctive circles in the agricultural fields below.
Some might interpret these patterns as evidence of extraterrestrial activity, but researchers from the Kansas Geological Survey see them as indicators of one of the nation's most important water resources at work nourishing crops across the landscape.
These ...
An institute focused on supporting those who are working to build an inclusive world for peace has chosen a Bishop Seabury Academy educator to represent Kansas in its national program.
The U.S. Institute of Peace recently announced Sara Asher as its Kansas educator for this year's Peace Teachers program. The program offers virtual professional development for middle and high school educators nationwide, ...
