When Piet Knetsch agreed to direct “Clue” for Theatre Lawrence he was somewhat clueless about the franchise’s large following. But not for long. “We had the most unbelievable audition that we’ve ever had,” he said. “More than 60 people auditioned for this play. I’ve never had ...
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday approved a slate of changes easing regulations for small home-based businesses, which will allow many to operate without registering with the county or paying an annual fee. The changes apply to businesses run out of people's homes in the ...
Dozens of Haskell Indian Nations University community members joined EPA officials on Wednesday at a ribbon-cutting for a device that will monitor air quality on campus and provide more opportunities for students to do hands-on environmental research. The ceremony was to celebrate an air ...
For David Burnham, paleontology isn't just a science — it's storytelling, and the stories are written in ancient creatures' bones. Last week, he gave a performance of one of these prehistoric dramas for the Journal-World at the paleontology lab at the University of Kansas' Dyche Hall. In a ...
Douglas County commissioners may ease rules on home-based businesses, allowing more flexibility for home-based shops that do auto and welding work. On Wednesday, county commissioners will consider a text amendment to revise standards and the registration process for small-scale businesses that ...
Two road projects launched this week involve road closures in Douglas County, according to a news release from the county. Both projects started on Monday. The first project is a bridge repair on North 1100 Road between East 1600 and East 1700 Road. The work is expected to take approximately ...