Lawrence loves its local color, says artist Mary Walthall, and there’s one spot of color near the University of Kansas campus that’s all about love. It’s the door of the “Love Garage” on the east side of Mississippi Street, near the stadium, which has gone through several changes ...
Douglas County tenants facing eviction are now able to access free legal consultation and representation with the county's new tenant eviction defense pilot program. The pilot program, which launched on June 1, has already served 37 individuals as of Thursday, according to a press release ...
Douglas County’s capital projects fund has sharply increased as the county finances its largest-ever capital improvement project — the expansion of the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center and construction of the new Public Safety Building. The fund balance for Douglas County’s capital ...
Friday, Aug. 7 Vinland Fair, starting at 10 a.m., 1736 N 700 Road, Baldwin City. Stock bicycle races, field activities, antique tractor pull (4 p.m.), live music (7:30 p.m.). Volunteers serve lunch and dinner, including chicken noodle dinner (tonight only). See vinlandfair.com for full ...
An advisory board for the Black Jack Battlefield and Nature Park is seeking public input to guide planning and stewardship efforts for the site. Last November, the Douglas County Commission and Baldwin City signed a joint ownership agreement in an effort to ensure the long-term preservation ...
A new bell-to-bell cellphone ban will greet students when they return to school next week, raising questions about what the state law requires, how the Lawrence school district will enforce it and whether any exceptions apply. Lawrence school board members have not yet approved the new policy ...