The Lawrence Nature Park is home to one of Lawrence’s pristine green spaces and is also one of the closest systems of immersive trails located within the city limits. Don’t let the name fool you, the “park” has no playground equipment and has only a couple of benches to rest your ...
A former elementary school teacher and counselor with the Lawrence school district was named Kansas' top school counselor, earning a prestigious statewide award. The Kansas School Counselor Association recently honored Erin Metsker with the Kansas School Counselor of the Year award. Metsker, a ...
The holidays are a time for celebration with family and friends. But with colder temperatures on the horizon and gathering in crowded spaces, it can also be a peak time for colds, flu and other respiratory illnesses. Minimizing risk and staying healthy is key to making the most of the season. ...
In Chetan Michie's career in Lawrence's restaurant industry, change has been a constant. Michie, who has lived in Lawrence for 20 years, has been a bartender, a dishwasher, an executive chef — and at all kinds of restaurants, from upscale dining establishments to Latchkey Deli, which he ...
Larry McElwain was on his way to attend a basketball game in January at Allen Fieldhouse, like he had many times before. This time, though, would be forever different. McElwain collapsed less than 100 yards from the front doors after suffering a heart attack. Fortunately, two women and a ...
A band of moderate to heavy snowfall developed early Saturday morning, covering Lawrence and continuing to move east. One to three inches of snow fell in northeastern Kansas, mostly before noon, according to the National Weather Service, prompting snow-plows to hit the streets. High ...