A "community living room," new spaces for children and a greater presence outside of downtown are just some of the directions consultants now say the Lawrence Public Library could go in the future. These were some of the things that representatives of Margaret Sullivan Studio discussed on ...
Two local history organizations in Douglas County will be using $1,000 grants from a regional group to help bring in visitors this summer and improve their experiences. The Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area announced in a press release that it awarded grants to 11 organizations ...
The community is invited to a town hall meeting in May regarding risks and challenges faced by local youth. The event is hosted by Engage Douglas County, a coalition focused on preventing substance misuse and promoting mental health with a primary emphasis on youth under 18. Students, ...
Heather Coates of the United Way of Kaw Valley knows there are so many nonprofit groups in the community that do amazing work. But she also knows it can be difficult for people in need of assistance to figure out where to turn. Coates and the United Way are working to make that process ...
Soon there will be 988 crisis lifeline signage in local parks as part of an county-wide effort to decrease the suicide rate in Douglas County. Death by suicide remains to be a pressing public health problem in the county. While suicide is not a leading cause of death in the United States, in ...
With Earth Day approaching on April 22, Lawrence has many opportunities to get outside, learn about the environment and take part in hands-on conservation efforts. Here’s a look at several Earth Day-themed events happening in and around Lawrence: • Friends of the Kaw will have its 12th ...