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Piglet ‘jumper’ rescued in Lawrence, Kansas, after leaping from moving truck

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If you walk into the Lawrence Humane Society, you’ll see your usual cats and dogs cozied up in the kennels. But once in a while, a stranger, pinker animal is welcomed into the mix. Take Gilbert, for instance.Read Article

Lawrence, Kansas · Lawrence

Jayhawks’ 2027 Schedule Looks Surprisingly Soft

The Kansas Jayhawks are getting strategic with their future football schedules, shaping up a nonconference slate that’s looking intriguing. Fresh off the press is the announcement of a matchup against Southeast Missouri State set for Week 1 of the 2027 season. This comes from public records accessed by the Lawrence Journal-World, painting a clearer picture of what lies ahead for the Jayhawks. For the 2027 campaign, Kansas has lined up home games…Read Article

Lawrence, Kansas · Lawrence

Lawrence City Commission general public comment for July 1, 2025

Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast. Continue reading ...Read Article

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Lawrence artist hosts sticker sale fundraiser for immigrants needing legal help in Kansas

A Lawrence artist has organized an online sticker sale to raise funds to help immigrants and families impacted by ICE activity in Kansas. Continue reading ...Immigration · LawrenceRead Article

Davidge Takes Ownership Of NE Kansas LPTV Property | Radio & Television Business Report

It’s the home of the University of Kansas’ main campus. And, it is also the city of license for a low-power television station that is being acquired by the licensee led by Matthew Davidge. It is a deal that sees Julie Huang sell the property. Please Login to view this premium content. (Not a member? Join Today!)Lawrence, Kansas · LawrenceRead Article

Virga’s Faith Maddox talks new record Eremocene ahead of this week’s run at White Schoolhouse, Howdy

Faith Maddox of Virga. // photo credit Nell Schmidt Faith Maddox – the brainchild behind Lawrence “rock” band Virga – has been experimenting with the sounds she has wanted to explore ever since her time at Kansas University. Six years and seven projects later, including her solo material, she has zoned in on a heavier creative side in Eremocene, but the future holds a different sort of bar for her. We sat down with Maddox just before their July …Lawrence, Kansas · LawrenceRead Article

Hail Varsity Digest | Blackshirts Instrumental in Victory Against Kansas | 7/1/25

Tom Osborne was a little “apprehensive” before Nebraska football’s game against Iowa State the previous week, considering a possible emotional letdown after back-to-back victories against top-10 teams. As indicated in the previous Historical, there was no letdown. The Huskers won 73-14. This week in Lawrence, Kansas, however, there might’ve been a letdown at the start of Nebraska’s 10th game in 1995 against 10th-ranked Kansas. Offensively anyway…Lawrence, Kansas · LawrenceRead Article

Angelina Giago Crowned Miss Haskell 2025-2026, Bringing Cultural Strength and Student Advocacy to the Forefront - The Indian Leader

“Han mitákuyepi, anpétu kin lé mičhánte etan wówaglake. nahan napé čhiyúza pe. Wasicu čhažé kin Angelina Giago emáčiyapi na Oglála thíthunwan na Húnkpati henáos hémačha kšto. Makhóšiča kin Oglála oyánke el hemátanhan, lehanl Lawrence KS el wati.” Angelina Giago, a proud Oglala Lakota and Hunkpati Dakota student, has been named Miss Haskell 2025-2026. Giago aims to represent the heart of what it means to serve both community and campus. She steps…Lawrence, Kansas · LawrenceRead Article

You’re Not Alone: Haskell Brave Rickson Bull Calf Brings Mental Health to the Forefront - The Indian Leader

“Okii, Nintankoo Naatoyioopainii. Nistoo Amskapkii Pikunii, Niitoom’tootoo Siksikaitsitapii.” Rickson Bull Calf, a proud member of the Blackfeet Nation, has been named Haskell Brave 2025-2026. Representing the Amskapii Pikunii people, Bull Calf enters the role with a quiet strength, grounded in cultural values, life experience, and a sincere desire to support fellow students. For Bull Calf, the title of Haskell Brave is more than a symbol; it’s …Lawrence, Kansas · LawrenceRead Article

KU student-athletes once again set department GPA record - Tri-County Tribune

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Kansas Athletics continues to raise the bar in the classroom, achieving a department-record 3.50 GPA during the Spring 2025 semester — the highest mark in school history. The milestone eclipses the previous record of 3.45, set just months earlier in Fall 2024, and marks the sixth consecutive semester the Jayhawks have tied or broken the department GPA record.Lawrence, Kansas · LawrenceRead Article

Mackie Moore Named Interim President of Haskell Indian Nations University - The Indian Leader

By Allison Levering and Cera Hawkins | June 30, 2025 | News  Lawrence, Kan.- Mackie Moore, a proud Haskell alumnus and longtime educator, has been named interim president of Haskell Indian Nations University, stepping into the leadership role amid a challenging period for the institution. Moore, who previously served as Haskell’s chief financial officer, officially took on the interim presidency this month. Known for his hands-on leadership styl…Education · LawrenceRead Article

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