The City of Lawrence has hired a Johnson County chamber of commerce executive, Susie Carson, to serve as its next director of economic development. Carson's hiring was announced in a city news release on Tuesday. She has more than 15 years of economic development and chamber of commerce ...
The Kansas Department of Agriculture is asking for input from ranchers and landowners regarding how to keep grasslands in healthy condition. According to a press release from the KDA, the department has been collaborating with the Kansas Association of Conservation Districts, with support ...
As a part of its annual fundraiser, Lawrence Habitat for Humanity is offering tours of six homes that are decorated for the holidays. The Holiday Homes Tour will be from noon to 5 p.m. on Dec. 7. Participants will meet at the organization’s ReStore, 2108 W. 27th St., Ste C. All proceeds ...
The Lawrence district’s enrollment this school year is 2% lower than the last school year — and comparable to the number of students more than two decades ago — but the superintendent says no school closures or reconfigurations will be needed right now. That's what school board members ...
A grocery store, more bridges across the Kansas River and safety improvements for pedestrians: These were among the things that nearly 160 residents came up with at a public meeting on Monday when asked to “dream big” about the future of North Lawrence. Monday evening's meeting at the ...
Volunteers are needed for a winter coat giveaway on Friday in Lawrence. The annual event, which provides free coats to those in need, is sponsored by The Salvation Army and Scotch Fabric Services. This year’s coat distribution will take place from 2 to 7 p.m. Friday at the north entrance of ...