Lawrence Journal-World

Lawrence police are investigating a handful of weekend burglaries in downtown Lawrence. Full Story »

Lawrence City Commissioner Mike Amyx would like the rebuilding to be a 1930s-style works program project that draws its labor force directly from the local unemployment ranks. Full Story »

If you've heard about Twitter but aren't sure about how to jump in and get the most out of it, a free event Wednesday may be your opportunity to get a little bit of help. Full Story »

City engineers think if they can secure a $150,000 grant that they can address safety concerns about paths between Kansas University and downtown. Full Story »

The annual Hidden Valley Camp fall workday will be Sunday. Full Story »

After years of steady declines, methamphetamine production in Douglas County soon could rise, thanks to a new way to create the addictive drug. Full Story »

Lawrence resident Mary Martinez’s lifelong spirit of adventure and spontaneity started early. She was born at 4:15 a.m. in the back seat of a yellow cab as it hurtled toward a Manhattan hospital in 1939. Full Story »

The strikingly innovative, modern home near the levee trail in North Lawrence is one of the latest creations by builder and designer Scott Trettel. Full Story »

During the 2008 presidential election, more than 60 percent of 18- to 24-year-olds voted in Douglas County. It was a higher rate than those between the ages of 25 and 44. Full Story »

Kansas University will conduct a Toys 4 Tots toy drive from Monday through Dec. 11. Full Story »

Lawrence city commission agenda for November 10, 2009. Full Story »

Three veteran police officers were honored for their service during an award ceremony Friday night in Downtown Lawrence. Full Story »

A Manhattan-based company seeking to build a sand-dredging operation on part of 310 acres north of Lawrence has changed plans for how trucks would access the site. Full Story »

New details emerged Friday about a multimillion-dollar city-county proposal designed, in part, to keep a promising pharmaceutical company from leaving Lawrence. Full Story »

Six new law enforcement officers were officially welcomed Friday night into the Lawrence Police Department during a swearing-in ceremony. Full Story »

Sunny Valley Education Extension Homemakers Unit will have a chili feed and craft fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today Saturday at Sunny Side School, 1121 Republic Road. Full Story »

Leaders of the Lawrence Community Shelter will hold a public forum next week to discuss a proposal to build a new shelter in eastern Lawrence. Full Story »

The nonprofit Friends of the Kaw organization will have its annual fundraiser next week in Lenexa. Full Story »

The Commission on Professional Credentialing has begun recognizing EMS leaders. Division Chief Bill Stark of Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical has successfully completed the process that awards him the professional designation of chief fire officer, or CFO. Full Story »

City and county commissioners will consider issuing $2.9 million worth of debt as part of an economic development deal designed to keep a promising bioscience company in Lawrence, and to provide the community more space to attract other biotech firms. Full Story »

Douglas County Senior Services, 745 Vt., will be host to its annual Fall Chili Feed and Prize Bingo fundraiser from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. Full Story »

Korto Momolu’s personal background is as vibrant as one of the colorful outfits which nearly won her “Project Runway.” Full Story »

A Colorado man suspected of sexually assaulting more than a dozen women in New Mexico and Texas has been ruled out as a suspect in a series of rapes in Lawrence and Manhattan, Kan., the Kansas attorney general’s office said. Full Story »

It’s not marijuana, but some local law enforcement officials say K2 is very similar. It’s a legal, smokable herbal mixture moving across the nation and its already available in Lawrence. Full Story »

Area residents will soon have a chance to tour the Lawrence Public Library’s new computer lab. Full Story »