A Kansas City Chiefs attorney told legislators Wednesday that projections show STAR bonds financing the team’s stadium deal will be paid off 10 to 15 years earlier than the expected 30-year term, upping economic benefits for the state.
KBI director Tony Mattivi urged approval of a bill that would require state and national fingerprint-based criminal history background checks for all employees and volunteers at public and private schools every five years.
Two City of Lawrence advisory boards will consider asking the commission to replace a 2020 ordinance aiming to transition to full renewable energy use by 2035 with a new resolution aiming for climate neutrality by 2050.
Like any good best friend, Jasper’s ready to ride out life with you, whether you want to hit the road to get away for a weekend or spend a Friday night on the couch.
Raven Book Store
“Lawrence readers have kicked off the new year by supporting local authors, learning local histories, checking out what’s hot and finding books to help out with their new year’s resolutions,” the Raven Book Store writes of the latest bestsellers.
Two teens who are charged in connection with a fatal shooting early Saturday at the Hawk appeared in court Wednesday morning, and one of their attorneys said he plans to file a motion for immunity from prosecution.
Lawrence city commissioners asked about ICE raid concerns, Haskell’s involvement and more with preparation for the World Cup coming up this summer.
Jason Wang/Contributed photo
In the antiseptic age of AI and ChatGPT, Jason Wang has devised a tactile method to remind Lawrencians of their authenticity, messiness and capacity for human connection.
Judges will select the 2026 Lawrence Youth of the Year and Junior Youth of the Year in a joint ceremony next week when candidates deliver speeches to family, friends and community members.
Kansas AG Kris Kobach will pay a symbolic $1 sanction in a case regarding gender marker changes on driver’s licenses because he “should have known” better than to file a motion in a court that did not have jurisdiction.
