Mental health concerns have been a constant focus in public health and day-to-day life in the country in recent years — and it is not going away. Nearly one in five Americans report having or being treated for depression in the first quarter of 2026, according to Gallup polling. The total ...
The Lawrence school district is continuing its push to add solar energy systems to schools, with Woodlawn Elementary set to become the district’s third campus with solar panels this summer. The Lawrence school board approved a contract last month to install the third solar system in the ...
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 ...