After the Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center stepped away from a permanent supportive housing project, an advisory board is recommending the city claw back more than half a million in affordable housing funds — a first for the city. As the Journal-World reported, Bert Nash said last ...
St. Patrick’s Day is next week, and communities across the Lawrence area are gearing up with parades, live music, family activities and plenty of chances to wear a little green. Whether you’re looking for a lively parade, a themed party with friends, or something more family-friendly, ...
A more than 20-year collaborator with the Lawrence Arts Center has been named as its new executive director. Ben Ahlvers, who has been serving as the nonprofit’s interim executive director, was announced as the Lawrence Arts Center’s new executive director on Friday. Ahlvers has worked ...
Douglas County Extension Master Gardeners will be hosting a free garden show to celebrate the beginning of spring. The event, "Big Ideas Garden Show," will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 21 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2110 Harper St. The garden show will feature a ...
A winery in rural Leavenworth County just northeast of Lawrence earned a grant worth just over $22,000 from the state to help boost tourism efforts, with the owner saying he hopes it can help its reach in the rural community. Officials with the State of Kansas, Explore Lawrence and ...
Friday, March 13 Resume Clinic, 10 a.m.-noon, Meeting Room A, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. No registration required; see lplks.org for more information. Computer Basics: Practical AI, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Lower Level Meeting Room C, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. ...