Protesters at Lawrence's Watson Park joined a nationwide "No Kings!" rally effort Saturday. The “No Kings!” demonstrations are peaceful protests of what organizers describe as authoritarian policies and corruption in the Trump administration.

Professionals and amateurs gathered Saturday at the Douglas County Fairgrounds to participate in the Midwest Stone Fest at the Free State Highland Games. As the Journal-World reported, Highland games are a style of traditional Scottish events that have taken place for centuries both in Scotland ...