Before the Kansas Legislature begins its work in 2026, Douglas County organizations will get to share their requests and concerns at local lawmakers' annual pre-session hearings on Jan. 8.
The hearings at the University of Kansas' Dole Institute of Politics will feature nine lawmakers whose districts lie partly or entirely in Douglas County: Democratic Sens. Marci Francisco and Patrick Schmidt; Republican Sens. ...
Nonprofits can struggle to raise money even at the best of times, according to Erick Vaughn, the executive director for Douglas County CASA. But federal budget cuts and economic uncertainty have stretched donors even more this year and made things even harder.
“We’re asking more and more often of individuals and sponsors and businesses,” Vaughn said.
Vaughn’s organization helps train volunteers called ...
The last time Lawrence artist Dave Loewenstein debuted a show at the Bourgeois Pig was likely more than 20 years ago, as he recalls.
But though it may have been “years and years ago” that he last showed at the downtown Lawrence bar and coffee shop, he will host an opening at the Bourgeois Pig, 6 E. Ninth St., on Friday night for a new show called “Unless,” and he’s looking forward to showcasing the ...
Next year should be a big year for the Lawrence Public Library, as it will start off with a lot of work on the library’s comprehensive facilities master plan.
As the Journal-World reported, the library in April requested the services of firms to assess the current state of its facilities, identify future needs and recommend strategies. Now, Brad Allen, the library’s executive director, said the planning ...
Each year in Lawrence, alongside the long-running “Santa Rescue” event on the day after Thanksgiving, the city marks the official start to the holidays as the mayor flips a switch to turn on holiday lights winding around the trees of downtown Massachusetts Street.
Mark Hecker, an assistant director with the city’s Parks, Recreation and Culture department, said it is always a fun moment to hear the “oohs ...
As public feedback continues for the city’s North Lawrence Corridor Study, organizers say the meetings and feedback make sure the community's input are a clear guide for any final recommendations.
On Dec. 10, the city hosted the second public engagement meeting in the form of an “open house” that gave residents a chance to review the results of the study so far. Cece Riley, city transportation planner, ...
