Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday will consider a new truancy intervention program for elementary and middle school students who repeatedly miss school. The proposed “EveryDay Counts” program – which would be administered by Douglas County Criminal Justice Services’ Youth ...

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.

The University of Kansas Natural History Museum is showcasing its international collections for global visitors with a special exhibition during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The museum announced an exhibition this month called “Collections from Around the World” which features dozens of ...

The Art Tougeau Parade rolled through downtown Lawrence on Saturday.

Updated at 2:35 p.m., Saturday, May 23 The Lawrence Busker Festival brought entertainment galore to downtown over the weekend.

Construction work for the South Lawrence Trafficway expansion project will close an additional ramp along K-10 next week, which will require a multiyear route change for some motorists looking to get to Clinton Lake State Park. The Kansas Department of Transportation announced in a press ...