Come summertime in Lawrence, it's no surprise to hear the hum of air conditioning units turning on to beat the heat. But what might be a surprise to some residents is the electric bill they're paying for it — and one KU researcher thinks there's a way the city could help make people more ...
The Lawrence school district next week will consider increasing the price of full-price school breakfasts and lunches for the 2025-2026 school year. On Monday, school board members will consider raising the meal prices by 10 cents per meal for students and adults paying full price, according ...
A new Kansas water task force, made up of experts and leaders from across the state, is set to tackle the state’s most urgent water issues. The Kansas Water Program Task Force – which was created from House Bill 2172 – will develop a long-term, sustainable water plan for the state, ...
Lawrence school board members will consider a plan to sell off surplus technology – including many used MacBooks – after approving new laptops for high school students. On Tuesday, school board members will consider a sale of surplus technology devices after the board previously purchased ...
The Kansas Court of Appeals on Friday upheld a Douglas County District Court decision declaring a Lawrence housing nondiscrimination ordinance constitutional. A three-judge panel heard the appeal from Landlords of Lawrence last month, as the Journal-World reported, and issued its 21-page ...
It was a great honor for Lawrence author Amy Stuber to be nominated for a prestigious literary prize. She had been honing her craft for decades, and being a finalist for the PEN/Bingham Prize for Debut Short Story Collection in her mid-50s brought a pleasant sense of validation. But a trip ...