Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday will review the county's five-year capital plan that includes major investments in roads, bridges and county buildings. The 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan outlines plans for transportation investments, bridge replacements, and long-term courthouse ...
Nine Douglas County organizations and nonprofits have been awarded nearly $70,000 in state grants for arts programming for the 2026-27 grant period, the state of Kansas announced Tuesday. The grants were awarded by the Kansas Arts Commission and will support visual arts, performing arts, music ...
A judge, a late principal and a former county administrator will be among five inductees to the Lawrence Lions Alumni Association Hall of Honor this fall. The Hall of Honor recognizes graduates of Liberty Memorial High School and Lawrence High School who have distinguished themselves in their ...
Local disability advocates will host a Disability Pride celebration Saturday that highlights the importance of disability rights legislation and works to strengthen the disability community. The free event, which is in its fourth year, will be at KU’s Dole Institute of Politics, 2350 ...
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 ...