Following the resignation of previous superintendent Dr. Anthony Lewis, the board appointed Dr. Jeanice Swift to fill the position as interim superintendent. Starting on Sept. 30, Swift will apply 36...

The month of September marks National Suicide Prevention Month — a time to mourn lives lost to suicide, support peers who have struggled with suicidal thoughts and recognize the importance the month...

At the end of the recent school year, members of the Green Team planted an annual fruit and vegetable garden as well as a native plant garden. The Green Team, formerly the Garden Club, advocates for environmental...

STUCO hosted Powderpuff Football on Sept. 25, 2024. In the final round, the juniors beat the seniors 12-6.

As the sun set into the horizon at Rim Rock Farm on Sept. 6, life at the farm was at its high as coach Steve Heffernan and his cross country team held their annual overnight campout — a tradition that...

Dee Kemp, a sponsor of multiple support groups and a security guard at Free State, is also among a group of successful Lawrence community and business leaders recently recognized in the annual Best of...

Harris      Abortion Harris took a strong stance on abortion right when the question was asked of her. She explained that she believed no matter what your personal or religious...

Suicide prevention month draws attention to mental health, suicide survivors and the question of how to stay safe and support those around you. Reaching out might seem scary, and having resources created...

After Sabrina Carpenter released the highly acclaimed “Espresso,” the following summer was spent with fans anticipating the release of her 6th studio album, “Short n’ Sweet.” At the same time,...

I have grown up living in rural Jefferson County, Kansas, but have always identified my home town to be Lawrence. With family roots that run deep in both Rice and Sumner counties, I would label my sociocultural...