The Lawrence community can ring in the Year of the Horse at the KU Center for East Asian Studies’ New Year Festival, which will feature giveaways, performances from local organizations, activities and ...

"While the federal government is undoing efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Lawrence can and should lead the way," members of the League of Women Voters of Lawrence-Douglas County write in ...

Democratic Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed a GOP-led bill on Friday that bans transgender people from using restrooms and locker rooms according to their gender identity.

Lawrence city commissioners considered reinstating free senior swim on Wednesdays at the Indoor Aquatic Center, but they ...

Despite being with the Lawrence Humane Society for three months, 2-year-old Sparky has not had any adoption inquiries, and shelter staff members hope that will change for Valentine’s Day.

A Kansas property owner wants to impose a restriction across the entire state because of Lawrence's ordinance protecting low-income renters.

Reminder: The Douglas County treasurer’s office will close its public-facing services in the historic courthouse downtown ...

Laissez les bons temps rouler. Lawrencians can get a feel for Mardi Gras festivities at this year’s celebration downtown.

City rec centers, Douglas County District Court and more will be closed Monday for Presidents Day, but downtown parking will ...

A contingent of Kansas Republicans narrowly advanced a bill that would increase scrutiny of households that qualify for free and reduced lunch, but it fielded pushback from Democrats and fellow ...

A Lawrence-based collective advocating for immigrant rights is asking people to call their rapid response hotline if they ...

Lawrence school board members approved calendars for 2026-2028 that include Indigenous Peoples Day as a paid holiday the same ...