The Union Pacific's historic "Big Boy" steam locomotive stopped in North Lawrence on Monday afternoon and got a big welcome. The old steam locomotive, built in 1941, was last in Lawrence in 2019 after the Union Pacific reacquired the engine and restored it as part of a celebration of the ...

After a one-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Vinland Fair returned to rural Douglas County this week. The first two days have featured the talent show, the farm skills competition, foot and bicycle races and more, and the fun will continue on Saturday at the fairgrounds, 1736 ...

On the final two days of the 2021 Douglas County Fair, two popular events — the demolition derby and the Bull Bash — returned, and 4-H'ers sold livestock at the fair's livestock auction.

Bike races, livestock contests and the Moore's Greater Shows Carnival were in full swing at the Douglas County Fair on Wednesday and Thursday. The fair runs through the weekend at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2120 Harper St. Record crowds are expected after the fair last year was forced to ...

Updated at 2:33 p.m. Wednesday The Douglas County Fair continued on Wednesday with a variety of animal events. The fair runs through the weekend at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2120 Harper St. Record crowds are expected after the fair last year was forced to go largely virtual. ...

The Douglas County Fair is getting into full swing this week with a variety of animal-judging events and carnival attractions setting up. Record crowds are expected after the fair last year was forced to go largely virtual. Photographer Mike Yoder was on hand Tuesday to capture the day's ...