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 ...
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, ...
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. ...
The crowd welcoming "Big Boy" might not have been as large as in years past due to the rain Thursday, but those who made it to the Union Pacific Depot in North Lawrence were still full of enthusiasm for the historic steam locomotive. Big Boy, also known as Union Pacific’s No. 4014, is the ...
Douglas County's capital improvement fund balance has grown significantly in recent years, and the county is preparing for a large wave of spending over the next two years. The 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan outlines plans for transportation investments, bridge replacements, and long-term ...
The bond created between Lawrence and Algeria was an unexpected story of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Even with the tournament gone, Lawrence will get another chance to celebrate Algeria next week. The Granada Theater will host a community celebration on Saturday, Aug. 1, organized by a group ...