"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.

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

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 ...

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

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.

Although the city has netted its goal of total paid rec center memberships, that doesn’t mean its revenue goal is a shoo-in.

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.

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 ...

Two Kansas Highway 10 ramps in west Lawrence are set to close next week through late May for work on the highway’s expansion. Beginning Monday, Feb. 16, the ramp onto eastbound K-10 from Sixth Street ...