Van Go Inc., which produces the colorful benches all over Lawrence, is facing a significant funding challenge as it prepares to lose hundreds of thousands of dollars in federal support. The nonprofit, which supports at-risk youths through art programs, said in a news release Thursday that its ...
Douglas County commissioners supported staff's plan to begin making smaller amendment proposals to the county’s zoning code on Wednesday while planning for an overhaul of its land-use rules. The county is planning to take a “phased approach” to updating its zoning and subdivision ...
TOPEKA — State health authorities warned Kansans to be aware of an increase in encounters with animals that carry rabies, primarily bats. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment issued an advisory Tuesday urging health care providers to be aware of the importance of administering a ...
Boaters at Clinton Lake who need maintenance or repairs will soon be able to get them done without leaving the marina at a new service center that’s currently under construction. Work on the Clinton Marina service center began earlier this month, and the exterior is expected to be finished ...
Costco has confirmed that its new store in Lawrence will be opening at the end of October, and those who want to get their membership have multiple ways to sign up. Earlier this month, the Journal-World reported on rumors that Costco would open Oct. 29, and this week the wholesaler confirmed ...
Lawrence-area high school seniors have been named semifinalists for a national scholarship, putting them among the highest-scoring students in the country and in the running for scholarships to be awarded next spring. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation – a nonprofit established in ...