Lawrence school board members will consider new insurance plan benefits on Monday after anticipated increases in costs. The changes to the employee medical, dental and vision insurance plans for the 2026-2027 school year are being proposed by the school district’s Fringe Committee. The ...
Speakers during Friday’s graduation at Haskell Indian Nations University reminded the graduates to be proud of their identities as they step into the next chapter of their lives. Friends and family gathered at Coffin Sports Complex, 155 Indian Ave, to celebrate the 176 students who make up ...
The Lawrence school district and its union have reached tentative agreements for teachers and support staff that include significant pay increases and expanded workplace protections. The Lawrence Education Association's bargaining teams reached tentative agreements for both certified staff – ...
Lawrence officially has its newest business hall of famers. Four longtime community leaders were inducted into the Lawrence Business Hall of Fame during a Thursday evening event on the University of Kansas campus. This year's inductees are: Kevin O’Malley, president of Lawrence-based ...
A group looking to get historical preservation status for the Municipal Stadium in East Lawrence’s Hobbs Park will host a community listening session as it approaches the next steps for the project. The group, called The Municipal Stadium in Hobbs Park Legacy Project, has been aiming since ...
Douglas County commissioners say slowing revenue growth could make the 2027 budget especially difficult and asked staff to look for where there can be cuts. On Wednesday, county commissioners were given a preview of what to expect for the 2027 budget. Historically, county staff have prepared ...