A new message from the leader of LMH Health said the hospital properly notified all patients impacted by a breach of health records that now is the subject of a pending class-action lawsuit. In an email message to various members of the community, LMH President and CEO Russ Johnson said there ...

Lots of people are involved in the conversations about development to the south of Lawrence, but Chehalis Jones thinks one very important group is being left out — the plants and animals living in the Wakarusa River corridor. Jones, a freshman at Haskell Indian Nations University, was one ...

An American Indian-led performing arts group is partnering with the Haskell Foundation and Haskell Indian Nations University students for a day of events on Saturday that includes a reading of a play and a stomp dance. The Haskell Foundation and Caesar’s Ford Theatre, a nonprofit based in ...

This weekend: Holiday closures may occur on Sunday at some local organizations and businesses. Check local churches for weekend Easter services and Easter egg hunts. Friday, April 18 Artist Talk: Kandace Creel Falcón, 3-4 p.m., Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Mississippi St. Free and open to ...

Due to two large grass fires on Wednesday that are now under control, Douglas County leaders have declared an emergency, which will let them access state fire prevention resources during Thursday's windy conditions. During the County Commission’s meeting on Wednesday, commissioners signed a ...

To celebrate National County Government Month, Douglas County will host a community event to highlight services and programs and recognize the dedication of county employees. The family-friendly event is known as Discovery Day, and it will be held from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April ...