Lawrence's American Legion Post hosted its annual Memorial Day ceremonies at Oak Hill Cemetery on Monday. The event featured a color guard, a fly over, the playing of Taps and brief remarks from State Rep. Mike Amyx of Lawrence.

If Lawrence Transit's finances were a bus, it would be approaching a few important stops right now. First up is 2027, when its Biden-era infrastructure funding gets off, and a new and likely scaled-back Trump-era plan gets on. Next is 2029, when its contract with its current service provider ...

In what has become an annual exercise to keep $2 million of state funding, the University of Kansas and the state’s other public universities are being ordered to address diversity, equity and inclusion topics. This year, the Kansas Legislature’s orders are limited: Create some ...

UPDATED 5:15 P.M. MAY 19 Lawrence High School Principal Quentin Rials has died, according to a district statement shared with parents, staff and families. "He cared deeply about the well-being of students and the LHS staff, and he revered the Lawrence High School community and traditions," ...

A utility and road construction project near 19th Street and Maple Lane is nearing completion, and the City of Lawrence expects 19th will reopen in the first week of June. The city posted Tuesday on social media about the final steps of the Maple Lane improvement project, which has been ...

Lawrence school district leaders identified staffing shortages, absenteeism and early childhood gaps as major barriers to student success in a needs assessment that will help shape the district's future priorities. On Monday, school board members received a summary report on feedback from ...