One legislator called the city of Lawrence “crazy” as conflicting housing bills passed the Kansas House on Wednesday, including one potentially restricting options for low-income renters.
Elizabeth Hafoka, supervising city prosecutor in Lawrence Municipal Court, has been selected as the court’s next judge, the city announced Thursday.
Saturday will mark one year since Wanda Dyer left her Lawrence home and never returned. Volunteers are planning to search for her again this weekend.
Annette Hope Billings, also known as “Miss Netta Bee,” will share some Kansas yarns drawing from African American storytelling heritage during an upcoming event at the Lawrence Public Library.
Senate Democrats questioned a plan to require all election-related state lawsuits to be filed in Shawnee County, supposedly to prevent voting rights groups from looking for favorable venues.
Rocket, a 3-year-old shepherd mix, is an out-of-this-world snuggler who loves other dogs, but he can’t seem to catch a break.
Douglas County Extension Master Gardeners have asked, “What’s the big idea?” They’ll be ready with answers at their upcoming garden show.
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As the Jayhawks prepare for the first round of the NCAA Tournament, Lawrence police are dusting off their annual safety plan that kicks in ahead of the Elite Eight game. LPD plans for the Final Four every year.
A bill giving legal options to tenants who lose their homes because of bad landlords passed the Senate on Tuesday, after an amendment that limited individual tenants’ right to sue.
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Despite very chilly weather Tuesday, Lawrence folks showed up for the 39th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
