Agriculture
By: Mike Pirello - April 9, 2024, 1 a.m.
Discover the legend of the Fire Grouse, a powerful guardian spirit with fiery red feathers and the ability to breathe fire. Learn how this mythical creature symbolizes strength, protection, and renewal in Native American mythology.
Arts
By: Mike Pirello - Sept. 7, 2022, 1 a.m.
The tiny brine shrimp is better known by its brand name, Sea-Monkey
State and federal law enforcement officials are warning consumers to be wary of scams targeting donors to Haiti earthquake relief efforts.
By: Chad Lawhorn - June 5, 2012, 6 a.m.
Big business in Lawrence may mean attracting more people who have retired from it, according to a new report commissioned by an offshoot of Douglas County Senior Services.
By: Chad Lawhorn - June 5, 2012, 6 a.m.
Wrapped in a red coat on a cold Saturday night, Holly Charlton sits on a stool at the Replay, talking to some friends. Then, out of nowhere, something stirs her, and in an instant, Charlton plucks a journal from her purse, flips it open and begins to write.
By: Nick Krug - June 5, 2012, 6 a.m.
Habitat for Humanity is hosting a celebration of the completion of the Mendoza family’s Habitat home at 9 a.m. Saturday at 1612 E. 15th St.
People with a gene variation that blocks a cholesterol-transport protein in the body have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a study found.
By: Mike Yonder - June 5, 2012, 6 a.m.
Douglas County Dental Clinic wants to help "Give Kids A Smile." The clinic, 316 Maine, will be offering free dental services for children, ages 18 and under, on Feb. 5.
By: Chad Lawhorn - June 5, 2012, 6 a.m.
Smoking and obesity are the top health challenges facing Kansans. Dr. Jason Eberhart-Phillips, director of health for the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, said they are costing lives and money.
By: Chad Lawhorn - June 5, 2012, 6 a.m.
Many tears were shed Monday afternoon when a Lawrence couple greeted their families after escaping the aftermath of the earthquake that devastated Haiti last week.
By: Nick Krug - June 5, 2012, 6 a.m.
Crabgrass is an invasive weed that grows well in lawns that are lightly watered, underfertilized and relatively sunny. Preventing crabgrass with pre-emergent herbicides requires good timing. Applied too early, pre-emergents will be washed away, and applied too late, they are completely ineffective. Once crabgrass has taken root, nonchemical methods are the best means of getting it under control. Seven simple steps will help you create and maintain a crabgrass-free lawn.