4+ hour, 27+ min ago For the first time ever, Lawrence residents will begin paying fees to enter the city's recreation centers in 2026. Lawrence's Park and Recreation was asked to close a $1.8 million gap in the department's budget after he city projected a $6.6 million shortfall…...

3+ day, 42+ min ago Lawrence and Douglas County agencies recently launched a website dedicated to keep the community updated on 2026 FIFA World Cup news. Lawrence 2026 " comprised of members from the City of Lawrence, Douglas County, University of Kansas, Explore Lawrence, and the Lawrence Chamber…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago The city of Lawrence issued more building permits in 2025 than in the past two years combined, Mayor Brad Finkeldei said during a city commission meeting on Dec. 2. RELATED | Lawrence residents get taste of ongoing development project with new grocery store…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago Lawrence residents can now use a lot near the intersection of Iowa Street and Clinton Parkway that sat empty for decades. Friday marked the grand opening of a new Dillons grocery store in Lawrence at 2205 Iowa Street. It replaced the…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago KANSAS CITY, Mo. " Two Lawrence High School students were arrested earlier this week for their alleged role in a fire Monday morning in the girls" locker room at the school. On Tuesday, Lawrence School District Superintendent Dr. Jeanice Kerr Swift…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago According to a social media post, officers were called around 7:22 a.m. to the 1800 block of Massachusetts Street. Police in Lawrence say a 35-year-old woman was stabbed to death early Friday morning.According to a social media post, officers were called around…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago LAWRENCE, Kan. " Football at the University of Kansas is back. Not just football season, but the game and all the hoopla are back in Lawrence after the upgrades to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium forced the Jayhawks to leave their…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago KANSAS CITY, Mo. " A woman was injured and her Chihuahua was killed in a dog attack Sunday afternoon in Lawrence. Police said the attack happened around 2 p.m. at Centennial Skate Park. Once at the scene, officers learned the woman, who is…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago KANSAS CITY, Mo. " Police in Lawrence are investigating the circumstances of a deadly motorcycle crash Friday afternoon. In a social media post, Lawrence first responders said they were notified of ... Police in Lawrence are investigating the circumstances of a deadly…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago The city of Lawrence anticipates a $6.6 million shortfall for the 2026 budget, and proposed cuts would impact first responder services. While the city is proposing to decrease its funding to Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical (LDCFM), the county is looking to increase…...