Through its Read Across Lawrence campaign, the Lawrence Public Library has chosen one “community read” that aims to encourage residents to read and come together to discuss key topics from the book.
Since 2005, the library has chosen books ranging from classics like "Dracula" and "To Kill a Mockingbird" to a selection from a local author with "The Center of Everything," according to Polli Kenn, a readers’ ...
At a time when a child needed a hero, Thomas Westerhaus was there to help him.
During the summer of 2022, Westerhaus was alerted by his son, Maddox, that there was a small child floating in a pool at a Lawrence apartment complex all alone, and rushed to get his father to help. Thomas jumped over the fence, pulled the child — a 4-year-old boy — out of the pool and helped save his life, earning a commendation ...
As the Lawrence Public Library works on its facilities master plan, it's asking the public for input on what its services and amenities should look like in the future.
Brad Allen, the library’s executive director, said the library began a survey this week that will be open for responses through the end of February. You can take the survey online or print a paper copy at ...
As the FIFA 2026 World Cup gets closer to kickoff, a local bank says Lawrence small businesses should prepare now for the influx of international visitors so they can capitalize on the enormous opportunity.
With Kansas City playing host to six matches during the World Cup — including hosting at least one match with the reigning champions Argentina — the tournament is expected to bring around 600,000 soccer ...
The Eudora City Commission voted Monday to approve a pair of special incentive districts meant to spur housing developments that could eventually bring over 250 single-family units and 49 duplexes to the city.
The commission voted to establish two Reinvestment Housing Incentive Districts in two separate votes and after two public hearings: one for the Shadow Ridge North development which plans to include 146 ...
One potential site is standing out to the Lawrence Farmers Market as it studies the possibilities for a permanent home: South Park.
At its meeting Monday night, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board heard that the park just south of 11th Street got the most positive feedback in a recent study done by the market and the design firm Clark Huesemann. Steve Clark, a principal with the firm, told the board that ...
