News and notes from around town: A red door is coming to downtown Lawrence, and that likely means a green light for those who like to fill their home with designer décor. Red Door Home Store is opening its first Lawrence location next month, after years of serving the home décor markets in ...
It has long been known that a cemetery is one of the surest forms of tax relief, but come to find out such relief doesn’t have to come with a tombstone. The volunteer boards who run the local cemeteries do a pretty good job of controlling taxes in their own right. The Journal-World reviewed ...
Lawrence’s real estate industry overall is on pace for a losing year — especially after a tough July — but there may be news of improvement for one segment of the market: Home buyers. While Lawrence home sales are down sharply thus far in 2026, the number of homes on the market is much ...
Come January, three Douglas County commissioners will be sworn in for new terms. Two of the three will take their seats without having won a contested general election. It is a scene that is playing out in places all across America as more political districts become dominated by one party or ...
Here’s a thought exercise for you: Imagine there was a national election where voters would decide whether there should be a national sales tax of X% to fund a single payer healthcare system for all Americans. Do you think a lot of people would show up to vote in that election? “It sure ...
No matter how you slice it, a notable change has struck downtown Lawrence — there are no more slices of pizza at 934 Massachusetts Street. The popular Kansas City chain Minsky’s Pizza has closed its downtown Lawrence location, which also was its only location in Lawrence. The closing ...