Three states are renewing a legal push to restrict access to the abortion medication mifepristone, including reinstating requirements it be dispensed in person instead of by mail. The request from Kansas, Idaho and Missouri would bar the drug's use after seven weeks of pregnancy instead of 10 ...
The “Big Boy” steam locomotive didn't stop in Lawrence this time, but it slowed down enough Thursday for 3-year-old train enthusiast Leslie Alldritt to get a good look — and, given the volume of the train's whistle, a very, very good listen. Leslie, a preschooler at Little Red ...
A Lawrence man accused of drunkenly crashing his vehicle into a central Lawrence restaurant two years ago and injuring several people will face trial early next year. Douglas County Judge Sally Pokorny on Thursday scheduled Brandon Vess’ trial for Feb. 3, but first she warned him that she ...
Updated at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 No injuries were reported in an overnight fire Thursday that left two Lawrence apartments uninhabitable. Investigators on Thursday afternoon determined that the fire was accidental and was caused by improperly discarded smoking materials. Firefighters ...
Over the summer and into fall, five Free State High School students have been cultivating a garden to grow and donate sustainably produced food to community members in need. The students work at a garden located at West Middle School, which is managed by Growing Food Growing Health. The ...
The idea of creating an open alcohol consumption area on Massachusetts Street has been shelved due to a lack of interest, but it’s still something Lawrence leaders could consider. City Manager Craig Owens told commissioners as part of the city manager’s report Tuesday night that while city ...
