Douglas County voters are deciding today who moves on to the November general election in the races for the County Commission, the district attorney and several state House and Senate seats. Polling places are open today from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. All mail ballots must be postmarked by election day ...
It’s hard to be a teenager. Questions and big decisions seem like they’re around every corner. Where are you going to go to college? What do you want to do with your life? It can take a toll — especially on a teen’s mental health. Statistics from Mental Health America reveal that over ...
A week of contests, events and summer fun at the Douglas County Fair concluded Saturday with a pedal tractor pull, a turtle race, a livestock auction and the ever-popular demolition derby.
Picture a horror movie scene: it’s the cliche dark, stormy night, right around Halloween. The full moon is out as the protagonist inches towards the abandoned house with a flashlight when suddenly bats come flying out from the doorway. In real life, it doesn't need to be Halloween time for ...
To build better understanding between the Lawrence Police Department and the community it serves, Lawrence will have to talk about misunderstandings — about what the police do, about how they're perceived, and about how the community may be feeling. That was a takeaway from Saturday's ...
After receiving enough signatures from members of the community to get on the November ballot, Brad Chun will be running for the Douglas County Commission as an independent candidate in the general election. Chun will be running for the seat in District 2, which includes North Lawrence, the ...