Kansas Places Four Players on All-Big 12 Teams
Caroline Castans, Jillian Gregorski and Livvy Moore earned First Team honors, while Gianna Weiner was named to the All-Freshman Team.
Lawrence News
In Lawrence, home to the University of Kansas, coverage here follows city government, Douglas County, Lawrence USD 497, business and public safety. Reporting reaches neighborhoods across the city and surrounding communities.
Sports
Kansas Routs Drake 74-49 at Allen Fieldhouse
Kansas pulled away after halftime to beat Drake in a non-conference women's basketball game in Lawrence.
Crime
Live Poll
Do you feel safe from break-ins in your neighborhood?
Lawrence Homeowner Holds Suspected Burglar for Police
A Lawrence, Kansas, resident restrained an intruder found in his garage until officers arrived, and the suspect was booked on three counts of aggravated burglary.
Lifestyle
Live Poll
Do you trust Lawrence's local government to manage its infrastructure projects well?
Lawrence Resumes Aquatic Center Renovation Work
Construction on the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center and Tennessee Street stormwater project continues as paving nears completion.
Business
Axium Fund Acquires Stake in KU Student Housing
An Axium Infrastructure fund agreed to acquire a 95 percent interest in an on-campus student housing project under construction at the University of Kansas.
Entertainment
Live Poll
Should your local government fund community cultural events like Día de Muertos celebrations?
Lawrence Honors Día de Muertos at John Taylor Park
Hundreds gathered Sunday at John Taylor Park for a community altar event organized by Somos Lawrence and the Lawrence Percolator.
This section follows decisions at city hall and the Douglas County courthouse, along with Lawrence USD 497 and the university, healthcare and retail employers anchoring the local economy. From Old West Lawrence and Oread to North Lawrence, East Lawrence and Pinckney, neighborhood coverage extends into Jefferson County, Shawnee County, Johnson County and Franklin County where stories cross the line. The university's enrollment cycles shape the city's housing market, transit demand and civic calendar throughout the year, tying routine local decisions to the academic calendar. Development along the riverfront and school district funding are the recurring subjects in local government coverage.
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