Douglas County was awarded federal funding for a guardrail replacement to enhance safety on a rural roadway near Lone Star. Governor Laura Kelly announced on Tuesday that over $8.77 million in federal funds would be awarded to 13 projects aiming to enhance the safety on rural roadways in the ...
Lawrence High and Free State High both will be set to get new running tracks, if Lawrence school board members approve more than $1.5 million worth of construction bids at their Monday meeting. Board members will consider approving bids for work that would include the demolition of the ...
At two town hall meetings next week, the Lawrence Public Library’s leaders hope to get more ideas from the public to help guide the creation of the library's master plan. The library will have two meetings next week: one at its building at 707 Vermont St. from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 23, ...
A federal civil rights investigation has been opened into the Lawrence school district after a parent filed a lawsuit claiming the district didn't properly investigate allegations of sexual harassment. Douglas County resident James Killian filed the federal lawsuit earlier this year, alleging ...
Friday, March 20 Virtual Cinema a Go-Go: “The Mummy’s Hand” (1940) and “Hand of Death” (1962), 7 p.m. Online event; see kansaspublicradio.org to claim your free ticket. “The Cottage,” 7:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Drive. See theatrelawrence.com for ...
A local adult entertainment venue, The Outhouse, has been closed after Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health investigated mold complaints at the site. Individuals reported to LDCPH that exposure to mold at The Outhouse, 1823 North 1500 Road, caused symptoms including respiratory irritation, ...