Heather Coates of the United Way of Kaw Valley knows there are so many nonprofit groups in the community that do amazing work. But she also knows it can be difficult for people in need of assistance to figure out where to turn. Coates and the United Way are working to make that process ...

Soon there will be 988 crisis lifeline signage in local parks as part of an county-wide effort to decrease the suicide rate in Douglas County. Death by suicide remains to be a pressing public health problem in the county. While suicide is not a leading cause of death in the United States, in ...

With Earth Day approaching on April 22, Lawrence has many opportunities to get outside, learn about the environment and take part in hands-on conservation efforts. Here’s a look at several Earth Day-themed events happening in and around Lawrence: • Friends of the Kaw will have its 12th ...

With the eyes of the world turned to the United States during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Lawrence Public Library hopes to turn local eyes onto the world with a series of events that explores the cultures and people who will make up the tournament. The library’s series of events — called ...

Even though the Lawrence school district changed its cellphone policy less than two years ago to improve student learning, it may have to change it again to comply with a new state law. Kansas’ new school phone law – House Bill 2299 – creates a bell-to-bell ban on student use of ...

Douglas County is under a tornado watch from this afternoon into the evening, as numerous thunderstorms are expected to develop with hazards like large hail, damaging winds and tornadoes possible. Severe weather is expected to develop on Friday as part of a larger storm system moving across ...