Asking a young child “what do you want to be when you grow up,” doesn’t often have much pressure. In fact, you can get some really creative answers — like an astronaut/actor. But for students in college, that question can suddenly feel like looking at the next 40 years of life.
University of Kansas leaders are hoping a test — of all things — can help relieve some of the pressure.
Staff members at ...
A winery in rural Leavenworth County just northeast of Lawrence earned a grant worth just over $22,000 from the state to help boost tourism efforts, with the owner saying he hopes it can help its reach in the rural community.
Officials with the State of Kansas, Explore Lawrence and Leavenworth County were on hand Thursday morning at Irvine's Just Beyond Paradise Winery, 13561 246th St., for the presentation of ...
Two Kansas lawmakers called on the Bureau of Indian Affairs to provide an update on Haskell Indian Nations University’s progress in the search for a permanent president.
U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran and U.S. Rep. Tracey Mann — both Republicans — wrote a letter to William “Billy” Kirkland, the assistant secretary for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, asking for an update on the search for a permanent president ...
The LMH Health Foundation honored several local residents with awards for supporting the hospital’s mission through their philanthropy or service to provide care for all.
The foundation announced in a press release Monday that the foundation celebrated five recipients for its 19th annual Elizabeth Watkins Community Caring Awards. The awards went to Dr. Jon and Barb Heeb; Harry and Cindy Herington; Dick and ...
As conflict in Iran continues into its second week, Lawrence residents are starting to see the impact of the bombings at the pump with rising gas prices, which could get worse if the fighting continues.
Since the U.S. launched bombing operations against Iran on Feb. 28, the price of crude oil has surged from around $70 per barrel to at times over $100 per barrel, according to AP reports, and those have led to ...
Any good host knows you have to make sure the house is in order before the party begins, and the bigger the party, the more preparation required. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is no exception.
With the tournament bigger than ever — growing from 32 teams to 48 and being played across three countries — FIFA began its preparations for the party in 2018. And when Kansas City was chosen to be a host city, Lawrence ...
