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 ...
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday will review the county's five-year capital plan that includes major investments in roads, bridges and county buildings. The 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan outlines plans for transportation investments, bridge replacements, and long-term courthouse ...
Local disability advocates will host a Disability Pride celebration Saturday that highlights the importance of disability rights legislation and works to strengthen the disability community. The free event, which is in its fourth year, will be at KU’s Dole Institute of Politics, 2350 ...
Nine Douglas County organizations and nonprofits have been awarded nearly $70,000 in state grants for arts programming for the 2026-27 grant period, the state of Kansas announced Tuesday. The grants were awarded by the Kansas Arts Commission and will support visual arts, performing arts, music ...
A judge, a late principal and a former county administrator will be among five inductees to the Lawrence Lions Alumni Association Hall of Honor this fall. The Hall of Honor recognizes graduates of Liberty Memorial High School and Lawrence High School who have distinguished themselves in their ...