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Kansas bell-to-bell device ban could force Lawrence schools to revise policy
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Kansas bell-to-bell device ban could force Lawrence schools to revise policy

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Lawrence plans $130 million public works campus to modernize services
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Lawrence plans $130 million public works campus to modernize services

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United Way launches Douglas County resource navigation team to guide residents
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United Way launches Douglas County resource navigation team to guide residents

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Lawrence names Shakeva Christian as new human resources director
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Lawrence names Shakeva Christian as new human resources director

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Stan Herd creates Algerian flag earthwork to welcome World Cup team
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Stan Herd creates Algerian flag earthwork to welcome World Cup team

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Lawrence weighs historic context-area rules amid development concerns
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Lawrence weighs historic context-area rules amid development concerns

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Historic commission backs Oread housing project near KU, 4-1 vote
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Historic commission backs Oread housing project near KU, 4-1 vote

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Lawrence schools plan family engagement center, update board on legislation
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Lawrence schools plan family engagement center, update board on legislation

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Countywide exhibits trace Douglas County’s long fight for freedom
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Countywide exhibits trace Douglas County’s long fight for freedom

One $8,000 grant is turning Douglas County into a six-site history trail on freedom, from Underground Railroad routes to a lost Black community at Clinton Lake. Many stops are free.

Lisa Park6m read
KU Canvas outage disrupts classes as finals week approaches
Education

KU Canvas outage disrupts classes as finals week approaches

Canvas went dark as KU headed into stop day, cutting off study guides, grades and exam materials just days before finals week begins May 11.

Marcus Williams2m read
Four longtime Lawrence leaders inducted into Business Hall of Fame
Business

Four longtime Lawrence leaders inducted into Business Hall of Fame

Four Lawrence power brokers were honored at KU's Burge Union, and the night also funded Junior Achievement lessons in local classrooms.

Sarah Chen2m read
KU names Judith Rosenbaum-Andre new journalism school dean
Education

KU names Judith Rosenbaum-Andre new journalism school dean

KU tapped Judith Rosenbaum-Andre to lead its journalism school, a program with 14,500 alumni and deep ties to Kansas newsrooms.

Marcus Williams2m read
KU researchers warn unclear heat-wave authority risks public safety
Healthcare

KU researchers warn unclear heat-wave authority risks public safety

A KU study says heat kills more than storms, but Lawrence still lacks a clear chain of command for warnings, cooling centers and help for vulnerable residents.

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Free State wins seventh straight state forensics championship in Lawrence
Education

Free State wins seventh straight state forensics championship in Lawrence

Free State’s forensics streak hit seven straight titles at home, with a young lineup producing the program’s second-highest point total.

Marcus Williams2m read
Lawrence faces sweeping budget cuts as Fire Station 6 costs loom
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Lawrence faces sweeping budget cuts as Fire Station 6 costs loom

Lawrence could lose downtown foot patrols, summer pool access and housing aid as city leaders weigh how to pay for Fire Station 6 and rising staffing costs.

Marcus Williams2m read
Limestone students turn deforestation project into Phoenix Gallery fundraiser
Education

Limestone students turn deforestation project into Phoenix Gallery fundraiser

Three Limestone students are turning a deforestation unit into a May 9 pop-up at Phoenix Gallery, selling handmade goods to fund rainforest reforestation in Costa Rica.

Lisa Park2m read
Douglas County warns residents about fake District Court traffic summons scams
Government

Douglas County warns residents about fake District Court traffic summons scams

Fake court messages are hitting Douglas County phones and inboxes, using traffic summons threats to push quick payments and personal data.

James Thompson2m read
Lawrence extends demolition pause in University Place to protect historic homes
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Lawrence extends demolition pause in University Place to protect historic homes

A 1887 neighborhood with 267 households is asking Lawrence for time to save its older homes after a teardown at 1812 Illinois St. made redevelopment pressure feel immediate.

Marcus Williams2m read
Douglas County weighs battery storage, data center rules amid moratorium calls
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Douglas County weighs battery storage, data center rules amid moratorium calls

Battery storage and data centers could alter electric and water bills, fire response and where industrial projects land in rural Douglas County.

James Thompson2m read
KU students return to Stephenson Hall after storm damage, flooding
Education

KU students return to Stephenson Hall after storm damage, flooding

Stephenson Hall reopened with 46 KU students back inside, but moisture-related repairs were still underway after storms shattered brick siding and flooded the basement.

Sarah Chen2m read
Douglas County deputies arrest two for offender registration violations
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Douglas County deputies arrest two for offender registration violations

Deputies took two people into custody after officials said they missed Kansas offender-registration requirements. In Douglas County, compliance means in-person reporting and a three-business-day deadline.

Marcus Williams2m read
Explore Lawrence unveils mobile visitor center to promote county tourism
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Explore Lawrence unveils mobile visitor center to promote county tourism

A $40,000 grant put a Lawrence-branded van on the road to chase tourists at KU games, parades and even World Cup events before they choose where to spend.

Sarah Chen2m read
Free State Brewing to host dad-focused newborn prep class in Lawrence
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Free State Brewing to host dad-focused newborn prep class in Lawrence

A $1 class at Free State Brewing gave Lawrence dads a hands-on primer on diapers, safe sleep and partner support before baby comes home.

Lisa Park2m read
Anderson, Kuhn enter Douglas County District 5 race on affordability, trust
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Anderson, Kuhn enter Douglas County District 5 race on affordability, trust

Erica Anderson and Kirsten Kuhn have already put affordability and county trust at the center of Douglas County’s District 5 race.

James Thompson2m read
Douglas County Clerk Jamie Shew named chair of national election standards board
Government

Douglas County Clerk Jamie Shew named chair of national election standards board

Douglas County voters could see tighter ballot standards and better equipment security as Jamie Shew takes a national election role from Lawrence.

James Thompson2m read
Shylo Evans builds Free State Darts League, uniting Douglas County players
Community

Shylo Evans builds Free State Darts League, uniting Douglas County players

A $30 season, two divisions and 60 players turned a former pool hall on Iowa Street into Lawrence’s newest low-pressure gathering place.

Marcus Williams3m read
Douglas County closes two roads for bridge repairs starting Monday
Government

Douglas County closes two roads for bridge repairs starting Monday

Two Douglas County roads shut down for bridge repairs as crews work on a seven-week fix on N 700 Road and a nine-week project on N 1100 Road.

James Thompson2m read
Lawrence police urge commissioners to reject budget cuts to patrols, school officers
Government

Lawrence police urge commissioners to reject budget cuts to patrols, school officers

Police warned commissioners that cuts could mean slower response times, fewer school officers and no downtown foot patrols, even as Lawrence weighs a $520.8 million budget.

James Thompson2m read
Commencement season begins Friday with Haskell, Lawrence, KU ceremonies
Education

Commencement season begins Friday with Haskell, Lawrence, KU ceremonies

Haskell opens graduation week Friday at 10 a.m., launching a two-week run of ceremonies that will put Coffin Complex, Allen Fieldhouse and Lawrence High School Stadium in the spotlight.

Sarah Chen2m read
KU students join May Day protest, skipping classes in Lawrence
Education

KU students join May Day protest, skipping classes in Lawrence

KU students skipped class and work to press campus leaders on safety, ICE, Israel investments and treatment of international students, turning May Day into a campus message.

Lisa Park2m read
Downtown Lawrence sees restaurant closure, rooftop bar shutdown, gym relocation
Business

Downtown Lawrence sees restaurant closure, rooftop bar shutdown, gym relocation

Three downtown Lawrence staples are shifting at once: Buffalo Wild Wings closed, The Nest on Ninth is off-limits for now, and Climb Lawrence is leaving for Missouri.

Sarah Chen2m read
Douglas County tax growth slows, commissioners eye tighter 2027 budget
Government

Douglas County tax growth slows, commissioners eye tighter 2027 budget

Douglas County’s property values are still rising, but at a slower 4% pace, a shift that could leave less room for 2027 taxes, services and projects.

James Thompson2m read
Lawrence city manager finalists to visit, final decision set for May 22
Government

Lawrence city manager finalists to visit, final decision set for May 22

Five finalists will meet Lawrence residents May 20 before commissioners decide the city’s next manager on May 22.

James Thompson2m read
KU revives West Campus park-and-ride as main campus parking shrinks
Education

KU revives West Campus park-and-ride as main campus parking shrinks

KU will send about 700 daily parkers to West Campus, where a shuttle to main campus takes about 10 minutes and eases pressure on yellow lots that fill fast.

Lisa Park2m read
Lawrence data centers could bring major power, water, zoning impacts
Government

Lawrence data centers could bring major power, water, zoning impacts

Lawrence's code already allows data centers in industrial zones, setting up a fast path for AI-scale projects with big power and water stakes.

James Thompson5m read
Lawrence Art Guild studio tour opens artists’ workspaces to public
Community

Lawrence Art Guild studio tour opens artists’ workspaces to public

Home workshops, alley studios and sculpture-filled yards turned Lawrence into a walkable art map as 45 artists opened 21 spaces across the city and county.

Lisa Park2m read
Douglas County museums launch six-part 250th anniversary history exhibit
Community

Douglas County museums launch six-part 250th anniversary history exhibit

Six Douglas County sites will open a countywide America 250 exhibit Tuesday, tying Paschal Fish, Bleeding Kansas and Underground Railroad stories to freedom.

Sarah Chen2m read