State law requires residents of a county to be notified of a lot of different legal matters that are underway at any given time. That includes pending foreclosures of homes, new ordinances proposed by local governments, legal name changes of your neighbors, and even the sales that dispose of ...
Douglas County commissioners will give feedback on whether to pursue a program offering free legal representation to renters facing eviction following a report on findings by county staff. On Wednesday, county commissioners will hear an update on a proposed tenant right to counsel program, ...
An online source for information related to World Cup activity in Lawrence and Douglas County has been launched. The website lawrence2026.com is a hub for information about local events, transportation options, business resources and more as the community prepares for the worldwide men’s ...
Dozens of community members gathered to review data about low-income households and brainstorm ways to help Douglas County families move from survival to stability. A packet was provided to participants at the event on Monday, and participants dove into data from a survey, “Our Tomorrows: ...
Melissa Clover, a fourth grade teacher at Deerfield Elementary School, was awarded the 2025 Dedication to Education Award during an all-school assembly on Monday. The Lawrence Schools Foundation presented the award along with a $5,000 check. The assembly on Monday morning for students and ...
A special Lawrence school board meeting will be held this week for the annual evaluation of Superintendent Jeanice Swift. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the district's Facilities and Operations Office, 711 E. 23rd St. In addition to the evaluation on Swift, there will also be ...