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Businesses gear up for KU graduation
Although graduation is on Sunday, the celebration has already begun on Mass Street.
Lawrence Douglas-County fire fighters, mayor promote ‘Fill the Boot’
Lawrence Douglas-County fire fighters teamed up with the mayor this afternoon to promote the "Fill the Boot" campaign in support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. This year organizers have strategized the annual campaign in a way to reach the most people.
National group recommends changing legal limit to drink and drive
A national group has a new recommendation for the legal limit to drink and drive, but the suggestion is ruffling some feathers locally.
Douglas County pilot is recovering from crash
A local pilot is out of the intensive care unit and is on the road to recovery.
National Youth of the Year, Lawrence native wins new car
The National Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year and Lawrence's own, Trei Dudley, gets honored with a new car.
Hotel project on 9th and New Hampshire streets moves forward
Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission voted to increase the millions of dollars going toward the project.
Missing disabled man shines light on KanCare concerns
Two Lawrence residents had a frightening reality check today when their 20-year-old disabled son went missing from a group home in Leawood.
Lawrence cable, Internet and phone provider Knology, Inc. becomes WOW!
New signs will be lifted in Lawrence recognizing the re-brand of a cable, Internet and phone provider. Tuesday marks the official re-brand of Knology, Inc. that will now be WOW! (Wide Open West).
Lawrence family struggles with KanCare
A local family says they are facing thousands of dollars in unnecessary medical costs because of KanCare changes.
Local wildlife organization takes in skunks from animal rescue operation
Several animals that were taken from an Atchison home were taken to animal sanctuaries in Texas and Florida. Two animals were taken to Operation Wildlife near Linwood.