Monarch butterflies arrive in Kansas mid-September each year, but the renowned species has recently been deemed endangered. Some events scheduled for this weekend in Lawrence will both celebrate and raise awareness of local monarch conservation efforts.
Monarch Watch has enlisted help from thousands of community scientists all over the world to fulfill its mission: Bring back the monarchs. Those dedicated to that goal will celebrate three decades of conservation work in September as the organization announces its next steps.
Academic and government leaders spoke at an opening ceremony for the new KU Innovation Park, saying the building will provide students with amazing opportunities while keeping them in Kansas.
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will resume a discussion on the city's form of government and whether to ask voters if they want to directly elect a mayor.