Hayley Beltz was the type of kid who grew up fascinated by space and “looking up at the night sky,” but a career that used that passion outside of being an astronaut seemed light years away. Beltz went on to get a bachelor’s degree in math and physics at Kalamazoo College in Michigan, ...
Demonstrators gathered at Watson Park on Saturday for Lawrence's third No Kings rally protesting the policies of President Donald Trump and his administration. The No Kings rallies have taken place across the nation throughout Trump's second term, and thousands of people participated in the ...
A new public trail at the Rice Woodland in Baldwin City will be opening next month, offering access to a once research-only forest and showcasing the role of prescribed fire in Kansas ecosystems. The trail is approximately 1.5 miles long including several loops that are all interconnected, ...
When it comes to affordable housing in Lawrence, city leaders are thinking bigger, as in allowing taller buildings that can house more living units per square foot. But leaders also are thinking smaller. Changes to the development code will allow people to build a small home — or accessory ...
With rising costs and a federal hiring freeze still in effect, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is cutting services, adding fees and eliminating the last free camping area at Clinton Lake this recreational season. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages the 7,000-acre Clinton Lake as well as ...
Lawrence High School students won four gold medals in a 2026 prestigious national art competition. The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are the longest-running visual arts competition for students in grades seven through 12 in the United States and Canada. Students are able to submit work ...