Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Elf the dog-shark loves going belly-up for tummy rubs
What do Elf the dog and Buddy in the movie “Elf” have in common? They both love to sing.
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Douglas County Commission candidates discuss affordability, development and data centers at forum
Douglas County Commission candidates discussed data centers, development of county wetlands and farmlands, budget priorities, NDAs and more at a forum Thursday evening.
‘Tiger was a martyr’: Teen shot by police memorialized with historical marker in Lawrence
Rick “Tiger” Dowdell’s name and story now live on through a historical marker unveiled Thursday night, the 56th anniversary of when the teen was shot and killed by a Lawrence police officer.
Who’s running for Congress in Kansas’ 2nd District? Here’s a guide to the candidates
Republican Derek Schmidt is defending his congressional seat against a challenger within his own party and two other hopefuls. The 2nd District covers much of eastern Kansas, including Douglas County outside...
Judge rules Lawrence woman was wrongfully convicted in infant’s death, and state owes her $369K
A Douglas County judge ruled today that the only credible explanation of a Eudora infant's death is natural disease, and Carrody Buchhorn, wrongfully convicted of murdering the boy, is innocent and entitled...
Here’s a look back at Year 1 of Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week; these dogs are still looking for homes
We're celebrating one year of Pet of the Week. We’ve highlighted 46 dogs, and nearly three quarters of them have found their forever families. Here are the pups who are still looking for their people.
Suzanne Wikle: The future of public education in Kansas will be decided at the polls (Column)
"On Aug. 4, voters will see a ballot question asking if we should start directly electing our Kansas Supreme Court justices. … The threat to fairness of our public schools is one of the main reasons I’ll...
Farces, all-ages romps and ballet to meld onstage for KU Theatre & Dance’s 2026-27 season
A retelling of “Eurydice,” a farcical love story drawing from Italian commedia dell’arte, “The Spongebob Musical” and ballet will all take the stage for the 2026-27 KU Theatre & Dance season.
Get help applying for SNAP benefits at these events, plus more summer food support
Extension Master Food Volunteers host regular sessions to help Douglas County folks apply for SNAP. Here is their July schedule, plus more summer food support.
Reminder: Just a few days left to register to vote, update registration for primary
Just days remain before the deadline to register to vote or update your voter registration for the upcoming primary election, which includes a constitutional amendment and some Douglas County Commission seats.
Save the date: Haskell to host celebration for 100th anniversary of arch, stadium
Haskell has set a date to celebrate 100 years of the memorial arch and stadium on campus.
Where to cool off in Lawrence during this week’s extreme heat
With Lawrence facing an extreme heat warning for the remainder of the week, folks in town should take precautions and make use of local cooling resources.
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.
City of Lawrence proposed budget includes property tax rate hike, sales tax question
The City of Lawrence’s proposed 2027 budget would increase the property tax rate, and the city would ask voters to approve a transit sales tax increase.
Adding one ‘s’ to ‘Douglas’ County would honor Kansas’ abolitionist legacy, a new zine says
Two local poets have written a zine advocating for Douglas County to be renamed for abolitionist Frederick Douglass. They’re hosting a launch event and open mic night to share the publication.
Data center watchdogs urge early action in Douglas County
The first informational meeting of the Douglas County Data Center Watchdogs drew more than 100 attendees to the Lawrence Public Library Tuesday evening.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for June 16-30, 2026 (Sponsored post)
"This week's Raven Bestsellers bring many usual suspects (hello again, ‘Carl’), but the real story is in just how many of these titles come from our local authors!" the Raven Book Store writes.
Walgreens pharmacy at 6th and Kasold to end 24-hour service
The Walgreens pharmacy at 6th and Kasold soon will no longer be open 24 hours, meaning Lawrence will no longer have an overnight pharmacy option.
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-morning drinking isn’t high enough to justify the e...
Douglas County commissioners approve new case management-based truancy program
Douglas County Commissioners on Wednesday voted 3-2 to approve a new program to handle truancy for young learners in elementary and middle schools.
Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Cowboy is fixin’ to find his partner for the road
If you mix the image of a saddle-worn rancher with the goofy grin of Scooby-Doo, you’d get something close to Cowboy, this week's Pet of the Week.
Vietnamese cafe, donut shop open in Lawrence; chicken chain to add second location
A new Vietnamese cafe and a donut shop have opened in Lawrence, and a chicken chain plans to open a second location in town.
Douglas County Commission to hold budget hearings; most residents will see property tax increases under pro...
Douglas County commissioners will soon begin days of hearings for a proposed budget that includes a flat property tax rate, though most residents will still see tax increases.
‘Thank you, Lawrence’: Algeria’s World Cup run ends, but new bonds remain
As Algeria's World Cup run came to an end, a small group of fans still showed their appreciation for the welcome the town has shown the team, chanting "Thank you, Lawrence," as people exited downtown watch p...