Water in the Kansas River in downtown Lawrence is up — and so too is the amount of driftwood and debris flowing through it — but levels are still several feet below even the minor flooding stage. On Wednesday morning — about 24 hours after a large thunderstorm travelled through the area ...
As the City of Lawrence welcomed the Algerian men's national team this week for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it also got an Algerian keepsake to remember the moment by – an ornate piece of pottery. The plate was on display for part of the City Commission’s meeting on Tuesday night, where Mayor ...
Recently retired Douglas County District Judge Sally Pokorny on Friday will share some insights with the public regarding her long legal career and important issues facing the state. The Lawrence/Douglas County Chapter of Women for Kansas is hosting the event, which it calls a conversation ...
Currently, Douglas County residents pay a $3 fee to the county treasurer's office when renewing their vehicle tags, but that may jump to $10 next year. Douglas County commissioners at their Wednesday meeting will consider increasing motor vehicle fees in 2027 by $7, now that a new state law ...
The Lawrence school district has selected Mike Gillman as the interim principal for Lawrence High School, and Loralea Hubert will lead early childhood programs. Gillman will begin serving as the interim principal at LHS on July 1. He is taking the position after former principal Quentin Rials ...
Lawrence school district officials revealed details of the curriculum for their new high school program on Monday, which is meant to provide more flexible and personalized classes for students who don't want a traditional high school experience. The district will begin offering the new ...