It was a brief journalism lesson Tuesday evening from Bill Kurtis, a Kansan who has had anything but a brief journalism career. Kurtis — who delivered the 2024 Dole Lecture to a capacity crowd of more than 200 people at the Dole Institute of Politics on the KU campus — has covered the ...
As part of a packed agenda for Wednesday, the Douglas County Commission is considering launching a rebate program to provide property tax relief for low-income seniors and disabled veterans, approving recommendations for 2024 Natural and Cultural Heritage Grants and more. The pilot property ...
NEW YORK — Whitey Herzog, the gruff and ingenious Hall of Fame manager who guided the St. Louis Cardinals to three pennants and a World Series title in the 1980s and perfected an intricate, nail-biting strategy known as "Whiteyball," has died. He was 92. Cardinals spokesman Brian Bartow said ...
Faith-based advocacy group Justice Matters’ annual action assembly is about two weeks away. The group will host Lawrence and Douglas County leaders at the Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive, on Sunday, April 28, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. According to a press release about the event, Justice Matters ...
When you first enter the Main Campus at LMH Health, one of the first faces you’ll often see is that of a volunteer. “Our volunteers provide a special touch that eases the stress of our patients and families,” said Lauren Cobb, LMH Health volunteer services manager. “Volunteers want to ...
David Jensen's double lung transplant nearly 10 years ago did more than save his life. It changed it — in ways he never imagined, even when he was perilously close to dying and clinging to every last little dream. It's an experience the 63-year-old is eager to share so that others can truly ...