A crowd of fans gathered on KU's campus on Thursday to welcome the ESPN College GameDay bus in advance of this weekend's football pregame show. Saturday will be the first time that KU football has been featured on the College GameDay program.

The University of Kansas went 5-0 for the first time since 2009 on Saturday — and on Sunday cracked both college football rankings — after defeating Iowa State 14-11.

Downtown Lawrence was livelier than usual Saturday as merchants spilled out onto the sidewalks for their September Sidewalk Sale and Family Fun Day. Lots of items were discounted up and down Massachusetts Street from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and a Family Fun Zone was hopping on Eighth Street between ...

Musicians and fans alike gathered at South Park in Lawrence on Sunday for the 41st Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championships.

As the dog days of summer wind down, the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center opened its doors for the annual Pooch Plunge on Monday, giving local dogs the opportunity to enjoy the water before the pool is drained for the season.

An old-fashioned Douglas County staple, the Vinland Fair, returned this week with races, music and more. The fair continues through Saturday at the Vinland Fairgrounds at 1736 North 700 Road; for more information and a schedule of events, visit vinlandfair.com.