Hundreds of people gathered at Lawrence nonprofit Van Go’s studio Friday evening to celebrate the unveiling of colorful benches created through its annual Benchmark campaign and the young artists who made them. The unveiling ceremony for the 20 handcrafted benches marked the conclusion of ...
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Friday added Lone Star Lake to its watch advisory for blue-green algae blooms that may be harmful to humans and animals. KDHE discourages swimming, wading and jet skiing near visible blooms. Pets and livestock should not drink from affected ...
Lawrence school board members will consider renewing a contract for the Centegix Wearable Panic Alert System on Monday. The system comes with "CrisisAlert" badges that are worn by selected district staff members that can call for help in a variety of situations, and the Lawrence school ...
A federal judge affirmed a lower court decision that ruled the Lawrence Public Library did not violate the freedom of speech from a frequent public commenter. The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed Tuesday a decision by a U.S. district court from September 2025 that granted summary ...
The first day of school in Lawrence is right around the corner, and families have several back-to-school preparations to complete before students return to classrooms. The 2026-2027 school year for Lawrence students begins with transition day for kindergarten, sixth and ninth graders on Aug. ...
Friday, July 24 Summer Youth Theatre presents “Once Upon a One More Time,” 7 p.m., Free State High School Theatre, 4700 Overland Drive. See lawrenceartscenter.org for ticket information. 1313 Mockingbird Lane Fright Flicks Presents: “Ginger Snaps” (2000), 9 p.m., Liberty Hall, ...