The City of Lawrence and Douglas County have published an online dashboard tracking data on how many people are experiencing homelessness in the community: close to 600, according to the latest data.
Trump has issued executive orders aimed at ending diversity, equity and inclusion programs at colleges altogether. That’s led universities in Kansas and elsewhere to make sweeping changes in an effort to protect their federal funding.
The standard approach to lawn and garden has squeezed fireflies, bumblebees, butterflies and more out of suburbs and cities. Homeowners are replacing exotic plants and lawns with native flowers, shrubs and trees to feed insects and birds.
The Free State High School speech team claimed its sixth straight state championship, completing a sweep of state titles this year after winning the debate crown in January.
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Five annual Lawrence and Douglas County events have been selected to receive a portion of $24,000 in funds from the Heritage Conservation Council.
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
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Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved tax incentives to help Q39, a Kansas City-based barbecue restaurant, rehabilitate a long-dormant downtown building.
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Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday held public hearings and approved proposed boundaries for areas of tax breaks KU has requested for its Gateway District project.
Three advocacy organizations filed a lawsuit Monday in Douglas County District Court challenging the Kansas Legislature’s attempt to “arbitrarily” reject advance ballots of voters if the mail system fails to deliver them by Election Day.
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A parent dropped off a gym bag that contained a gun for a Lawrence High School student, according to an email the principal sent school families Tuesday afternoon.
