A Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners to canvass the results of the November 3, 2026 General election.

The Planning Commission will be having their Annual Retreat and Orientation on Friday, November 6, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Flory Meeting Hall at the Fairgrounds, 2110 Harper Street. Two or more Commissioners may be in attendance.

Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission Annual Orientation - two or more Commissioners may be in attendance.

Douglas County Commissioners asked staff to add language to a resolution outlining how to remove minimum maintenance road designations.

Kansas attorney general and secretary of state candidates are waiting for counts of provisional and mail-in ballots, as winners in the races remain undecided Wednesday. Continue reading ...

Jody’s Market, a microgrocery store located in downtown Lawrence, is set to close on Friday. This closure impacts local residents who rely on the store for groceries and other essential items.

A group of Lawrence community members, including Mayor Brad Finkeldei and City Commissioner Amber Sellers, will travel to Algeria next week.

In a significant political shift, a Democrat has taken a seat on the Kansas State Board of Education that was previously occupied by a conservative Republican. This change alters the board’s composition to four Democrats and six Republicans, impacting future educational policies and decisions in the state.

Kansas Democrats have successfully flipped up to 20 seats in the Kansas House, significantly diminishing the Republican supermajority that has dominated policy discussions for 16 years. This change allows for a more bipartisan approach to governance and shifts the balance of power within the state's legislative body.

Turnip, a gentle dog diagnosed with osteoarthritis, has been featured as the Pet of the Week by the Lawrence Humane Society. Despite her condition, she remains playful and affectionate, showcasing a spirited personality during her morning zoomies.