City contractors working on Kansas River Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements will temporarily reroute the plant’s daily flow of treated wastewater next week. Starting on Monday, approximately 8 million gallons per day will be diverted into a smaller, 18-inch outlet pipe that discharges ...
A town hall meeting next week will focus on an assessment regarding the needs of local heritage organizations. The public meeting will feature the assessment findings followed by a brief question and answer session. The meeting will be from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 15 at the Douglas County ...
A Lawrence man on Wednesday reported to police that he found a grenade behind some drywall as he was remodeling his home. Officers responded around 1:30 p.m. to the 900 block of Iowa Street, where the man had the grenade in his truck, according to a police post on social media. Officers ...
A longtime Lawrence police dog died Wednesday at the family home where he had retired after eight years on the force. "It is with a heavy heart that I share our sweet Cheeseburger boy passed away this morning," said Nikki Ivener, the wife of Sgt. Ron Ivener. The couple had given Cheeseburger a ...
TOPEKA — University of Kansas indigenous studies director Alex Red Corn said a $1.5 million grant would allow a five-year collaboration with tribal nations and school districts in three states to broaden the pipeline of K-12 teachers working in schools serving Native American students. The ...
Douglas County commissioners have approved the county's financial statements for 2024, and the county administrator said there is no timeline for discussions on the county’s fund balance policy. On Wednesday, commissioners approved the 2024 audit report on a 4-0 vote with Commissioner Gene ...