Natural gas bills in parts of far east Lawrence and all of Eudora may increase by more than 11%, but state regulators first want to hear from the public about the proposed increases by Atmos Energy. The Kansas Corporation Commission will hold a public hearing next month to receive comments ...

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 ...

The final count of Douglas County's 2025 general election results is done, and turnout was “very much in line” with past City Commission and school board races, Douglas County Clerk Jamie Shew said. On Monday, the Douglas County Election Office held its general election canvass, at which ...

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 ...

Once a popular rock music venue known as the Red Dog Inn, Liberty Hall will revive its past next weekend as original house bands reunite for a tribute concert tied to the Kansas Music Hall of Fame’s 20th anniversary. What many know today as Liberty Hall used to be known as the Red Dog Inn ...