Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, will travel through Lawrence once again, this time as part of its coast-to-coast tour to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. On Tuesday and Wednesday, Big Boy will be at Union Station in Kansas City, ...
The Douglas County Fair will kick off next week, offering free live music, carnival rides, exhibits and competitive events. The annual fair is held at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2120 Harper St. in Lawrence. Pre-shows for the fair began July 18 and will continue through Sunday, including ...
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has lifted its blue-green algae health advisory for Clinton Lake. Advisories are lifted when cell densities and toxin concentrations dissipate to levels below the "Watch" thresholds. Clinton Lake was added to the Watch list in June and was ...
Two candidates – an incumbent and newcomer – will be competing in the primary for the Douglas County District 4 seat. The two Democrats in the Commission District 4 primary are incumbent Gene Dorsey – currently representing District 4 – and Ethan Spurling, and the winner will run ...
An incumbent Douglas County commissioner will face a first-time candidate for the county’s District 1 seat in the Democratic primary. County Commissioner Patrick Kelly – currently representing District 1 – is running against Milton Scott, both are Democrats. Whichever one wins will be ...
An incumbent U.S. representative faces a primary challenger as the two candidates compete for the opportunity to advance to the general election and represent Kansas' 2nd Congressional District. U.S. Representative Derek Schmidt, a Republican, is seeking reelection, and will be facing off ...