Some transgender people in Lawrence feel Kansas law is pushing them out
Kansas’ latest “bathroom bill” is sending a message to transgender people: You have overstayed your welcome. Some folks in Lawrence are on their way out.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
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Despite World Cup enthusiasm, Lawrence bars say 23-hour alcohol service ‘just doesn’t make sense’
Kansas cleared a path for cities to let bars serve alcohol into the wee hours during the World Cup. But some Lawrence bar owners say the demand for early-mor...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Kansas town embraces Algeria at the World Cup as the nation itself grapples with human rights record
Algeria is feeling right at home in Lawrence, Kansas, during the World Cup. The town has embraced the team with open arms, from a warm airport welcome to lea...
Jun 22, 2026Open source
Kansas officers narrowly escape injury after Jeep crashes into patrol vehicle on I-70
Three police officers narrowly escaped injury Thursday night when a Jeep crashed into a patrol vehicle that was blocking traffic on I-70, according to the La...
Jun 20, 2026Open source
Kansas educators, task force members wrangle over data as school funding hangs in the balance
A Lawrence second grade teacher said teachers in the beginning their careers would suffer if the state cut paraprofessionals, a move suggested by a presenter...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
United Kansas Party nominates Lawrence’s Scott Morgan in secretary of state’s race
Scott Morgan, a former Lawrence Republican, will run for secretary of state in 2026 as centrist nominee of the newly formed Kansas United Party.
May 30, 2026Open source
Kansas baseball wins first ever regional game in Lawrence
LAWRENCE, Kan. (WIBW) - KU made history on Friday afternoon, taking a victory over Northeastern, 6-3.
May 30, 2026Open source
Kansas wins first game of Lawrence Regional behind multiple broken records
LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas Baseball won the first NCAA Division I Baseball Championship game ever played in Lawrence by a score of 6-3 against Northeastern on...
May 30, 2026Open source
Lawrence invited to open house for supportive housing project at KU
KU will soon host an open house for Kaw House, a newly completed supportive housing project designed and built by architecture students and faculty.
May 12, 2026Open source
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25-year-old Kansas City man drowns at the Lake of the Ozarks
A 25-year-old Kansas City man died after drowning Saturday night at Lake of the Ozarks.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Perez drives in 2 as the Royals beat the Phillies 5-2 to end a 4-game losing streak
The Kansas City Royals snapped a four-game losing streak with a 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Art on Walnut brings local artists to KC’s River Market every Sunday
If you’re looking for a Sunday outing that’s artsy, local, and uniquely Kansas City, Art on Walnut is back at the River Market.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
England eliminates Mexico 3-2 as Kansas City fans watch at P&L
England defeated Mexico 3-2, ending Mexico’s run in the tournament as thousands of fans watched at the Power & Light District.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Lawmakers fritter away $20,000 battling Kansas Reflector. They could just admit they screwed up!
Top state officials have decided to snatch $20,000 from the wallets of taxpayers over a complaint filed by Kansas Reflector.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
America at 250 | Illini Athletics' Howard Milton
"After completing my master’s degree, I was overcome with emotion, realizing that a poor Black kid from a small Kansas town, raised by a single mother who...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Perez drives in 2 as the Royals beat the Phillies 5-2
Salvador Perez drove in two runs, Luinder Avile went five innings, and the Kansas City Royals snapped a four-game losing streak with a 5-2 win over the Phila...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Construction firm celebrates library completion
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — JE Dunn Construction (JE Dunn) is celebrating the completion and grand opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library (TRPL) in Med
Jul 6, 2026Open source
New details: Skydiving plane crash that killed 4 from Kansas, 8 others
This video frame grab provided by KMBC-TV shows an aerial view of the crash scene near the
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Royals shut down Phillies to halt skid, even three-game series
Luinder Avila allowed a run across five solid innings, while Bobby Witt Jr. posted two hits with two runs and Salvador Perez delivered a late two-run double...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
How Andy Reid became the guest narrator for special ‘Music & the Spoken Word’ broadcast honoring Americ...
Andy Reid talks Taylor Swift’s and Travis Kelce’s wedding. What Andy Reid said at “Music & the Spoken Word.” Andy Reid religion. Kansas City Chiefs n...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Nola goes 7 innings for first time this season but Phillies fall to Royals Salvador Perez drove in two runs...
Salvador Perez drove in two runs, Luinder Avile went five innings, and the Kansas City Royals snapped a four-game losing streak with a 5-2 win over the Phila...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding: Donna Kelce and Chiefs' coach Andy Reid spill the beans on 'magical' cer...
Donna Kelce, mother of the groom, has shared her first public reaction about her son, Travis Kelce's wedding to pop superstar Taylor Swift.The Kansas .
Jul 6, 2026Open source
⚾ Luzardo dominates as Phillies beat the Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jesús Luzardo struck out nine in six innings, J.T. Realmuto, Gabriel Rincones Jr. and Alec Bohm hit home runs, and t
Jul 5, 2026Open source
🎧 Eagle Media, Hull sports broadcast schedule
KAYS - (1400/94.3)KFIX - (96.9)KHAZ - (99.5)KJLS - (103.3)KKQY - (101.9) Sunday, July 5 KAYS: Kansas City Royals BSB vs.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Phillies' Luzardo dominates in win over Royals Jesús Luzardo struck out nine in six innings as the Philade...
Jesús Luzardo struck out nine in six innings as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Kansas City Royals Saturday night.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Patrick Mahomes shares stunning behind-the-scenes snaps from Travis and Taylor's wedding with wife Brittany...
The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback and his longtime partner were among an estimated 1,000 guests at Madison Square Garden as teammate and close friend Kelce...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Potential severe storms threaten Fourth of July celebrations across Kansas
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) — As many prepare to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, so too are experts warning of severe weather chances with the possibility o...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
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Lawrence is in Douglas County, Kansas.
Region: Kansas
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66044, 66045, 66046, 66047, 66049
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25-year-old Kansas City man drowns at the Lake of the Ozarks
A 25-year-old Kansas City man died after drowning Saturday night at Lake of the Ozarks.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Perez drives in 2 as the Royals beat the Phillies 5-2 to end a 4-game losing streak
The Kansas City Royals snapped a four-game losing streak with a 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Art on Walnut brings local artists to KC’s River Market every Sunday
If you’re looking for a Sunday outing that’s artsy, local, and uniquely Kansas City, Art on Walnut is back at the River Market.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
England eliminates Mexico 3-2 as Kansas City fans watch at P&L
England defeated Mexico 3-2, ending Mexico’s run in the tournament as thousands of fans watched at the Power & Light District.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Lawmakers fritter away $20,000 battling Kansas Reflector. They could just admit they screwed up!
Top state officials have decided to snatch $20,000 from the wallets of taxpayers over a complaint filed by Kansas Reflector.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
America at 250 | Illini Athletics' Howard Milton
"After completing my master’s degree, I was overcome with emotion, realizing that a poor Black kid from a small Kansas town, raised by a single mother who...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Perez drives in 2 as the Royals beat the Phillies 5-2
Salvador Perez drove in two runs, Luinder Avile went five innings, and the Kansas City Royals snapped a four-game losing streak with a 5-2 win over the Phila...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Construction firm celebrates library completion
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — JE Dunn Construction (JE Dunn) is celebrating the completion and grand opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library (TRPL) in Med
Jul 6, 2026Open source
New details: Skydiving plane crash that killed 4 from Kansas, 8 others
This video frame grab provided by KMBC-TV shows an aerial view of the crash scene near the
Jul 6, 2026Open source
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