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Twenty-five years ago this week, federal officials reported the first known cases of AIDS in the United States. Today, nearly 1 million Americans and 40 million people around the world are living with the disease. More effective medicines, better access to treatment and improved prevention in the last few years have helped extend the livespan of AIDS survivors.
It was supposed to take three to four days, but in just two days, a Lawrence family has a new home.
Though the corner of Seventh and Vermonts streets is long known as the home of the library, it's sometimes better known for its limited parking. Even if Lawrence City Commissioners decide to rebuild on this site, that's one issue that may not go away.
Pilots and passengers raised about $7,200 for charity Saturday by selling air tours of Lawrence at Lawrence Municipal Airport.
Future political leaders hit KU's campus this week with a campaign of their own. The 64th annual American Legion Auxillary Kansas Sunflower Girls State kicked off at the Lied Center this evening.
Lawrence isn't exactly a major metro area, but its home prices might as well be.
Just a week after throwing a complete game victory in the state championship game, Free State's Scott Heitsusen was back on the hill, this time pitching for the Lawrence Raiders.
See the Blitz Build going on this weekend for the Lawrence Habitat for Humanity home in eastern Lawrence on a live Web cam.
A thunderstorm rolled across Lawrence this morning, bringing some lightning and periods of heavy rains.
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