LJWorld.com stories: Local news

Farmers' Turnpike reopens after four months of construction

Cordley to dedicate shelter on Saturday

Late-night moviegoers flock to 'New Moon'

Resident hopes to start rickshaw business in downtown Lawrence, pending city approval

Commission votes against including gender identity in Lawrence's anti-discrimination policy

Lawrence city commissioner recovering at LMH following procedure to relieve chest pains

Roof repairs needed at county courthouse

Fund established for historical society

Bridge detonation to take place today

Lawrence Arts Center names new executive director

Proposed ban on panhandling protested

Community shelter leaders moving forward with shelter plan despite setback at planning commission

Plan stalls to move homeless shelter

Kansas libraries team up to teach children to read, get fit

Library fundraiser offers hole-in-one family fun

Help lined up for Thanksgiving dinner

Week of reading to preschoolers to begin

Fraternity?s food and cash drive to benefit homeless

Highway Patrol to target game-day revelers

Downtown shoppers can help United Way