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People in Douglas County can apply to receive grant funding for projects focused on cultural and natural heritage as well as historic preservation.
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A bipartisan bill introduced in Kansas would prohibit students across the state from using cell phones during school hours.
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Lawrence police say the Minnesota man who allegedly broke into City Hall Monday morning and was shot and killed by an armed city employee had been traveling through Kansas by bus and was removed from a service station for his “erratic behavior.”
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A public meeting about a new fire station coming to west Lawrence did not yet alleviate all neighbors’ concerns about the addition, but project partners said they have plans to address them.
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Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider temporarily lifting limits on how many short-term rentals property owners can hold, aiming to capitalize on the influx of people expected during the World Cup.
A pair of Democrats from Lawrence with personal grievances about the Trump administration are challenging incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Tracey Mann for his 1st District seat.
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An armed city employee shot and killed an alleged intruder Monday morning at Lawrence City Hall, according to police.
This cardinal brings a little color and entertainment to the new year. It’s not too late to set up a bird feeder; it might take some time for the birds to find it, but word travels fast.
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Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will discuss an updated draft affordable housing policy aiming to increase development to meet community needs and clarify requirements for developers seeking city funds.
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From rec center access fees and some transit fares to the many key city positions changing hands and elected offices on voters’ ballots, here are key things Lawrence folks should know going into 2026.
