Planning commissioners on Wednesday voted to approve a new request from developers of the New Boston Crossing south of town, now slated to include a sports complex.
Douglas County commissioners voted to allow a proposed solar farm to begin environmental testing on land in Grant Township amid pending litigation and opposition from the township board.
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The planning commission has approved a request to rezone property near KU’s campus, another step toward plans to build the highest-density housing yet in the city.
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Judge Mark Simpson will be the next chief judge for Douglas County District Court, the Kansas Judicial Branch announced Wednesday.
The federal government shutdown could delay or halt food assistance to 188,000 people in Kansas during November.
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Applications for the summer student exchange trip to Hiratsuka, Japan are open for seventh through 12th graders in Douglas County.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and Lawrence Police Department will soon collect expired and unused prescription and over-the-counter medications from the public for safe disposal.
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted 3-1 to end an impasse and approve raises for the firefighters union at the rate city staff members offered — less than the raises the union and an independent fact-finder had recommended.
A new exhibit at the Watkins Museum will celebrate the life of George “Nash” Walker, a Lawrence-born actor, writer and producer. A separate guided tour on Black Lawrence history will include a stop at the home Walker had built for his mother.
Buddy is small, shy, loves relaxing at home and has puppy dog eyes that rival even the most endearing mopey pooches.
