As the Lawrence Public Library works on its facilities master plan, it's asking the public for input on what its services and amenities should look like in the future. Brad Allen, the library’s executive director, said the library began a survey this week that will be open for responses ...
A Douglas County property tax rebate program for low-income seniors and disabled veterans is now accepting applications for 2026. The program is available to county residents who are 65 and older or who are disabled veterans. According to the Douglas County website, the maximum rebate payment ...
As the FIFA 2026 World Cup gets closer to kickoff, a local bank says Lawrence small businesses should prepare now for the influx of international visitors so they can capitalize on the enormous opportunity. With Kansas City playing host to six matches during the World Cup — including hosting ...
A consultant that the Lawrence school district has worked with for many years will conduct a five-year enrollment projection for the district and create a new tool to show which schools children living at certain addresses should attend. On Monday, school board members unanimously voted to ...
One potential site is standing out to the Lawrence Farmers Market as it studies the possibilities for a permanent home: South Park. At its meeting Monday night, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board heard that the park just south of 11th Street got the most positive feedback in a recent ...
A longtime Kansan who likes to tout Lawrence’s role in national history has given an $8 million gift to elevate the dean position at KU’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and to create two new endowed professorships. David Pittaway said he’s long been proud that his family moved to ...