Caring about the land has always felt natural to Annalise Guthrie.
Not only did she grow up on a farm about an hour south of Kansas City in Missouri, but Guthrie also said growing up as a Native woman — she is enrolled in the Cherokee Nation — made the concept of the land and the soil a huge part of who she was culturally.
“I've always just known it is my responsibility to learn about and take care of ...
The University of Kansas Natural History Museum is showcasing its international collections for global visitors with a special exhibition during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The museum announced an exhibition this month called “Collections from Around the World” which features dozens of research specimens from different countries, including at least one of its biological specimens from all eight countries that ...
A guided walking tour of Oak Hill Cemetery offered by the Watkins Museum provides a chance for local history buffs to step away from the familiar history of Lawrence and deeper into the early history of the United States.
The museum, as part of its America 250 events celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, will host a guided tour Friday evening called “Revolutionary People of Oak ...
Midco’s CEO said the internet company was putting its roots in downtown Lawrence, both with its revamped store location and a native prairie park that will take shape next door.
Pat McAdaragh, the chair and CEO for Midco, said the company entered the Lawrence market around 10 years ago and it “took a while to figure out how to get into the community.” The company’s store also bounced around — going ...
In part because of rising employee health insurance costs, the Lawrence Public Library’s Board of Trustees has approved a 2027 budget that would raise its mill levy from 4.1 to 4.5 — the maximum mill levy it can approve under city ordinance.
The operating budget, which the trustees approved unanimously on Monday, would allow the library to add $940,000 through the mill levy increase. The tax-funded portion ...
When you get a look at the newly finished house at 1144 E. 12th St. in Lawrence, you see a clean, modern design, 16 solar panels and luxury appliances that work towards sustainability. Less visible are signs of the unique designers who crafted the home -- University of Kansas students.
For over 30 years, KU professor Dan Rockhill has led Studio 804, an intensive capstone course at University of Kansas’ ...
