‘She burned really bright’: Lawrence community members mourn death of advocate, environmentalist
Family members and friends are mourning as Abigail (Ma’Ko’Quah) Jones, a Lawrence community advocate and environmentalist, has died at age 42.
Family members and friends are mourning as Abigail (Ma’Ko’Quah) Jones, a Lawrence community advocate and environmentalist, has died at age 42.
The Sexual Trauma and Abuse Care Center is holding its 11th annual Show Up for Survivors event, and it will honor community members, businesses and organizations with awards for their support of survivors of sexual violence.
The construction on East 23rd Street is still on track to be completed in December, and Harper Street north of 23rd is set to reopen Monday, according to the city.
KU Athletics is celebrating the first McLendon Classic, a recognition of John McLendon’s contributions to basketball and civil rights. A screening and roundtable event Sunday will feature Bill Self, Kevin Willmott, Melissa Peterson and NCC coach LeVelle Moton.
In our final questionnaire, Lawrence City Commission candidates discuss the performance of the current commission and city manager, appointments to city boards, whether they regret any votes, and more.
In our final questionnaire, Lawrence school board candidates share their views on transgender athletes in school sports, compensation for board service, the performance of the board and superintendent, and more.
Monarch Watch is still chasing butterflies — now under a new leader, Kristen Baum.
An upcoming community event aims to educate and spark conversation about the local impact of the nationwide opioid crisis.
Young artists and entrepreneurs will be showcasing their talents at an upcoming vending event and open mic in Lawrence.
With the number of people living outside estimated at more than 3 times what it was last year, the Lawrence Community Shelter board has agreed to vastly expand the shelter’s capacity for the winter, and the city is looking to close the North Lawrence campsite.
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