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Former Kansas Supreme Court justice dies
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (263+ words) Apr 4, 2026 - 11:22pm Shawnee County, Kansas, District Judge Evelyn Wilson listens to Gov. Laura Kelly talk about Wilson's appointment to the Kansas Supreme Court during a news conference, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, at the Statehouse in Topeka, Kansas. Former Kansas Supreme Court Justice Evelyn…...
Event connects families with early childhood resources
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (793+ words) Apr 4, 2026 - 11:20pm Families in Douglas County have an opportunity to connect with trusted resources during the earliest stages of childhood when LMH Health and LiveWell Douglas County host Growing Together, a free community event designed to support families from pregnancy through…...
Some leaders are now stating a new reason for why Lawrence’s utility rates are soaring: The city didn’t grow enough
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (24+ words) Some leaders are now stating a new reason for why Lawrence's utility rates are soaring: The city didn't grow enough'Lawrence Journal-World...
Rising Rates: A three-part investigative series examines why Lawrence water and sewer bills have been soaring
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (59+ words) Apr 4, 2026 - 8:48pm A glass of water is shown in this AdobeStock image. Read the entire three-part series by clicking the links below. " Multi-million dollar discrepancies in a utility fund. " A special tax water and sewer customers may not know they're paying....
Law enforcement leaders criticize federal agents’ conduct, ask for understanding on reticence
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (459+ words) Apr 4, 2026 - 5:58pm Local law enforcement leaders criticized federal immigration enforcement during a forum Saturday April 4, 2026 discussing policing issues. From left, Douglas County Sheriff Jay Armbrister, Lawrence Police Chief Rich Lockhart and University of Kansas Police Chief Nelson Mosley. During a forum…...
PHOTOS: Easter Egg Roll with Dole
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (147+ words) Apr 4, 2026 - 2:44pm Families, bunnies, books and plenty of eggs were on hand Saturday for The Dole Institute of Politics" annual Easter Egg Roll with Dole. Children race down the hill outside the Dole Institute during the Easter Egg Roll with Dole…...
Defendant in double-homicide case from 2022 will not be immune from prosecution based on claim of self-defense
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (699+ words) Apr 3, 2026 - 5:06pm Branden Bell, standing, and Jennifer Amyx are pictured with defendant Rodney Marshall Friday, April 3, 2026, in Douglas County District Court. A Douglas County judge on Friday denied a murder defendant's claim that he should be immune from prosecution based on…...
Public invited to resource fair highlighting how Lawrence is preparing for the FIFA World Cup
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (201+ words) Public invited to resource fair highlighting how Lawrence is preparing for the FIFA World Cup'Lawrence Journal-World Public invited to resource fair highlighting how Lawrence is preparing for the FIFA World Cup The Carnegie Building in downtown Lawrence, located at 200 W. Ninth…...
Lawrence City Commission could start the process of finding a construction manager for new fire station
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (392+ words) Apr 3, 2026 - 2:10pm Lawrence's City Hall, located at 6 E. Sixth St., shown in June 2025. City leaders could soon take another step toward building a new fire station in the northwest corner of Lawrence. On its meeting agenda for Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission…...
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2+ day, 20+ hour ago (14+ words) University of Maine leader named as a finalist for KU journalism dean position'ljworld.com...