Visitors are invited to learn more about the history of the Douglas County Fairgrounds and tour its gardens and arboretum at a free event next month. The county's K-State Extension office and LiveWell Douglas County will host “Past, Plants and Pathways” on Oct. 11 at the fairgrounds, 2120 ...
Story updated at 6:43 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19: Lawrence police arrested a woman on Friday after she allegedly took control of a Lawrence Transit bus and drove it away. Police said on social media that around 11:15 a.m. on Friday, the woman forced her way into the driver’s seat of the bus ...
Farms and heritage sites across the Kaw Valley will welcome visitors in October for the annual Kaw Valley Farm Tour, offering hands-on experiences, local food and a behind-the-scenes look at the region’s diverse agricultural landscape. This year, there will be 33 farms and six heritage sites ...
When you think of a hit Broadway musical, you might expect catchy musical numbers and colorful sets and costumes — but you might not expect to see everyday struggles like yours and your family's playing out on stage. That's what Theatre Lawrence executive director Jamie Ulmer says makes ...
Lawrence residents have purchased more than $750 worth of school supplies through the Lawrence Municipal Court’s “School Supplies for Fines” program. Now in its third year, the program allows participants who have outstanding fines to bring $15 worth of approved school supplies and the ...
Friday, Sept. 19 68th Annual McLouth Threshing Bee and Fall Festival, three blocks south of Kansas Highway 16 and Kansas Highway 92 intersection, McLouth. Threshing 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., working blacksmith, steam engines, wood carving, children’s activities and more; see ...