After receiving a $100,000 federal grant to improve marketing, leaders with the Lawrence Farmers Market hope it can create new buzz and improve the weekly experience for customers and vendors. The market announced on Wednesday it was awarded a $100,000 Farmers Market Promotion Program grant ...
Clinton Lake has been added to a watch list for blue-green algae. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment issued the public health advisory on Thursday, indicating that harmful algae blooms are possible and may be present in the reservoir west of Lawrence. KDHE monitors bodies of ...
Lawrence will kick off a two-day 2026 Juneteenth celebration on Friday with parades, festivals and community block parties. On Friday, Juneteenth festivities will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at South Park, 1141 Massachusetts St. A free community meal and board games will be offered as ...
Friday, June 19 Juneteenth Celebration: Party in the Park, 4:30-8 p.m., South Park, 1141 Massachusetts St. Free community meal, live music, board games, official Juneteenth proclamation. Sunflower Music Festival Opening Night, 7:30 p.m., White Concert Hall, 1700 SW Jewell Ave., Washburn ...
The Lawrence Public Library board approved a new community vision plan that its leader hopes can help the library be more flexible as it grows and add new amenities for residents. The library’s Board of Trustees voted Monday night to officially adopt the plan, which will serve as its master ...
Douglas County commissioners raised questions about a proposal to expand local social detox services, directing providers to further refine the plan and address concerns about funding and coordination. The proposal shared on Wednesday was to redirect funding from existing social detox ...