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How do you feel about the new numbers indicating slow growth in Lawrence's economy?
Poll results
| Response | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Not confident. The city has lots of work to do. | 56% | |
| Unsure. It’s hard to predict the economy. | 24% | |
| Confident. Lawrence can bounce back. | 19% | |
| Total | 433 | |
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12:00 a.m.
KU listed at 46th among public universities in U.S. News and World Report rankings- September 13, 2011 in print edition on 1A
- Kansas University slightly increased its ranking in the U.S. News and World Report college rankings released today, both overall and among public schools.
6:00 a.m.
Co-author of Glenn Beck best-seller is 23-year-old KU graduate Joshua Charles- September 13, 2011 in print edition on 1A
- Last winter, what 23-year-old Kansas University School of Music graduate Joshua Charles held in his hands was a bundle of papers nicely bound by Lawrence’s Copy Co.
10:00 a.m.
Incentives review committee agrees to recommend tax rebate for Masonic Temple building- September 14, 2011 in print edition on 1A
- A city advisory board is recommending that local governments provide a host of financial incentives to help a local development group remodel the long-vacant Masonic Temple building in downtown Lawrence.
6:00 p.m.
Man wrongfully convicted of rape, murder visits KU to discuss justice system- September 13, 2011 in print edition on 4A
- Darryl Hunt spent nearly two decades in prison for a rape and murder he didn’t commit.
All stories
- Lawrence economy grew at exceptionally slow rate in 2010, according to recent analysis
- September 14, 2011 in print edition on A1
- Somebody forgot to tell us to bounce. There are new numbers out that show while the economies of many cities across the country were experiencing a bounce-back year in 2010, Lawrence’s did not.
- Douglas County Commission offers $100,000 for South Lawrence Trafficway interchange
- September 14, 2011 in print edition on A5
- Douglas County commissioners agreed to pump $100,000 into plans for building an interchange on the South Lawrence Trafficway at Bob Billings Parkway, at the western edge of Lawrence.
- 54th annual McLouth Threshing Bee set for this weekend after scheduling conflicts
- September 14, 2011 in print edition on A10
- The McLouth Threshing Bee is on the move — at least on the calendar. Organizers delayed the 54th annual bee for a month to avoid conflicts with county fairs and in hopes of staging the event during cooler weather.
- Report shows fatigue, possible medication as factors in South Lawrence Trafficway accident
- September 14, 2011 in print edition on A7
- Douglas County Sheriff’s investigators believe a 31-year-old Lawrence man was fatigued or fell asleep at the wheel and was possibly under the influence of medication when his car hit two vehicles Monday afternoon on the South Lawrence Trafficway, according to an accident report.
- KU announces new 5-year university plan called ‘Bold Aspirations’
- September 14, 2011 in print edition on A3
- Speaking to a crowd of university community members Wednesday, Kansas University officials unveiled their new strategic plan, “Bold Aspirations,” which will seek to chart a path for KU to follow during the next five years.
- Uplifting tradition: 4-H’ers soak up sights, sounds of Kansas State Fair
- September 14, 2011 in print edition on A1
- On the first day of the Kansas State Fair, Chris Berg, 19, Lawrence, has already picked up four girls. He says it’s tradition.
- Douglas County commissioners agree to give $100,000 to Theatre Lawrence for new building on Sixth Street
- 05:31 p.m., September 14, 2011 Updated 08:52 p.m. in print edition on A1
- All property owners in Douglas County will be giving Theatre Lawrence a financial push to help the organization reach its goal for building a new theater, office and classroom project in northwestern Lawrence.
- Lawrence woman, 47, accused of helping suspect in carjacking
- September 14, 2011 in print edition on A6
- Lawrence police Wednesday afternoon arrested a 47-year-old Lawrence woman on charges related to a July carjacking in west Lawrence.
- Kansas colleges request budget hike of nearly $19 million
- September 14, 2011 in print edition on A1
- The Kansas Board of Regents next week will consider a general 2.6 percent increase in higher education funding, plus a number of targeted increases including funds for Kansas University for a new medical school building and the hiring of “foundation professors.”
- State prison inmate escapes custody in Lansing
- September 14, 2011
- Lansing Correctional Facility is reporting the escape today of an inmate from its minimum custody compound.
- Lawrence women organize rally in opposition to Gov. Brownback’s policies
- September 14, 2011
- A rally to show opposition to policies of Gov. Sam Brownback is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. Friday on the south steps of the Capitol.
- Former AG Steve Six joining Kansas City law firm
- September 14, 2011 in print edition on A6
- Former Kansas attorney general Steve Six is joining as a partner the law firm of Stueve Siegel Hanson, which is based in Kansas City, Mo., it was announced Wednesday.
- Tribes win federal funds to boost law enforcement
- September 14, 2011
- The U.S. Justice Department has awarded two Kansas Indian tribes a total of $1.3 million to improve law enforcement on reservations.
- Kansas expected to have hand in developing national science curriculum standards
- September 14, 2011
- Kansas is expected to be named one of six lead states for developing national science curriculum standards, meaning it could provide strong input into the formation of those standards, state education commissioner Diane DeBacker said.
- Statehouse Live: State official warns of problems if Congress fails to extend gas tax
- September 14, 2011 in print edition on A7
- Approximately 30 percent of the $1.5 billion the Kansas Department of Transportation expects to receive this fiscal year comes from the federal highway program.
- Lawrence man, 50, hurt in accident on U.S. Highway 24-40 west of Basehor
- 10:31 a.m., September 14, 2011 Updated 04:58 p.m. in print edition on A5
- A 50-year-old Lawrence man was injured in a two-vehicle accident Tuesday evening in Leavenworth County, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol.
- Town Talk: New numbers show Lawrence’s economy near the bottom in 2010; Berry Plastics warehouse breaks ground; flip a tractor tire in Downtown Lawrence
- September 14, 2011
- News and notes from around Lawrence and Douglas County:
- In defending against abortion lawsuit, state says it has interest in favoring childbirth over abortion, protecting human life
- 09:45 a.m., September 14, 2011 Updated 02:39 p.m.
- The state of Kansas is defending a new law that restricts insurance coverage for abortions.
- Kansas Legislature to get briefing next week on proposed overhaul of Medicaid rules
- 09:43 a.m., September 14, 2011 Updated 03:52 p.m.
- Kansas lawmakers get a briefing next week on an initiative to consider changes in the state’s Medicaid program.
- Man accused of punching KU student in downtown Lawrence appears in court
- September 14, 2011 in print edition on A5
- A judge Tuesday kept bond at $5,000 for a 22-year-old Lawrence man accused of punching and injuring a Kansas University student July 1 in downtown Lawrence. Douglas County prosecutors have filed one count of aggravated battery against Andrew B. Dickinson, who had his first appearance in court Tuesday afternoon.
- Lawrence man reports damage to residence
- September 14, 2011 in print edition on A5
- A 32-year-old Lawrence man reported that someone caused $1,500 in damage to exterior and interior walls at a residence in the 2500 block of Bremer Drive near Sixth Street and Crestline Drive.
- Lawrence man reports stolen vehicle, items
- September 14, 2011 in print edition on A5
- A 36-year-old Lawrence man reported to Lawrence police someone stole his $4,000 Silver Hyundai Santa Fe and items inside including a Motorola cellphone between 8 p.m. Sunday and 11:40 a.m. Monday from the 200 block of North Michigan Street.
- Lawrence man reports stolen plasma TV
- September 14, 2011 in print edition on A5
- A 25-year-old Lawrence man reported someone stole his 62-inch LG plasma TV valued at $1,600 in a burglary at 3:40 a.m. Thursday in the 600 block of Gateway Drive.
- Witness faults doctor’s pre-abortion exams
- September 14, 2011 in print edition on A8
- A Kansas doctor’s medical records don’t show adequate exams of young patients that she diagnosed with mental health problems and referred elsewhere for late-term abortions, a Georgetown University professor testified Tuesday during a disciplinary hearing.
- First Bell: Local, state panelists to talk federal role for education Saturday; two Lawrence teachers up for state awards; should student test results guide teacher evaluations?
- September 14, 2011
- Time for another edition of “First Bell,” a look at issues and items involving education in and around Lawrence.
- Heard on the Hill: Data reveal where KU’s faculty salaries rank as compared to other schools; World War II historian, former BBC Television history leader to deliver upcoming Hall Center lecture
- September 14, 2011
- Your daily dose of news, notes and links from around Kansas University.
- City commissioners want code language to limit artificial turf for commercial, multifamily projects
- September 14, 2011 in print edition on A1
- A red flag soon may be raised on artificial grass that stays green all year long.
- Advisory board mulls plan for fee-based rec reation center
- September 14, 2011 in print edition on A3
- Forget stretching. Step No. 1 in working out at a proposed west Lawrence recreation center may be to reach for your wallet.
- Incentives review committee agrees to recommend tax rebate for Masonic Temple building
- September 14, 2011 in print edition on A1
- A city advisory board is recommending that local governments provide a host of financial incentives to help a local development group remodel the long-vacant Masonic Temple building in downtown Lawrence.
- Students from Lawrence, Perry-Lecompton named National Merit semifinalists
- September 14, 2011 in print edition on A6
- Eleven seniors in Lawrence high schools, and one from Perry-Lecompton High School, are semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program.
- FSHS soccer drops league opener
- September 14, 2011 in print edition on B1
- In the age of statistics, every sport has an abundance of numbers that tell a piece of the story.
- Chen, Royals blank Twins, 4-0
- September 14, 2011 in print edition on B4
- Bruce Chen kept pumping in strikes Tuesday night, and his defense loved it.
- Ramirez out of jail after battery charge
- September 14, 2011 in print edition on B2
- Former World Series MVP Manny Ramirez, a colorful slugger who abruptly retired this year amid allegations of banned substance use, is now facing criminal prosecution on charges that he slapped his wife during an argument.
- In Big 12, it’s good to have some options
- September 14, 2011 in print edition on B2
- The most important commodity in an unsteady Big 12 is options.
- Start of NBA season put in doubt
- September 14, 2011 in print edition on B2
- The start of the NBA season was thrown into doubt Tuesday after players and owners remained divided over the salary cap structure at a key labor meeting.
- KU football notebook: Winning vibe intoxicating
- September 14, 2011 in print edition on B5
- For a team that finished the 2010 season at 3-9 and went more than a month without a victory, all of this winning early stuff has the juices flowing.
- Recruit Zach Peters proves he can play football, too
- September 14, 2011 in print edition on B5
- Zach Peters didn’t forget how to catch the football during his two-year hiatus from the sport.
- KU runner Rebeka Stowe honored
- September 14, 2011 in print edition on B3
- Kansas University senior Rebeka Stowe was named the Big 12 Runner of the Week on Tuesday.
- KU women’s golf falls to 13th place
- September 14, 2011 in print edition on B3
- Kansas University’s women’s golf team dropped a place to 13th after the second round of the Dale McNamara Invitational on Tuesday.
- KU golfer Chris Gilbert takes 9th at Simpson Invite
- September 14, 2011 in print edition on B3
- Kansas University junior Chris Gilbert recorded four birdies and one eagle in the final round of the Mark Simpson Invitational Tuesday to card a 68 and finish ninth in the first men’s golf tournament of the fall season.
- Veritas volleyball splits
- September 14, 2011 in print edition on B3
- The Veritas Christian volleyball team split two matches at its home triangular on Tuesday.
- Big East best bet for KU
- September 14, 2011 in print edition on B1
- Now that the Big 12 appears closer than ever to death, the obvious question becomes which direction makes the most sense for Kansas University. All indications are north is not an option because the Big Ten isn’t interested. So it boils down to east or west.
- Auspicious debut: James Sims fondly recalls first college foe — GaTech
- September 14, 2011 in print edition on B1
- When James Sims leaves the locker room on game days, his body is consumed by nerves. That’s how it’s always been for the Kansas University sophomore who leads the team in rushing with 214 yards and three TDs on 45 carries. And that’s how he hopes it always will be.
- Free State volleyball splits
- September 14, 2011 in print edition on B3
- Free State split a volleyball triangular on Tuesday at FSHS.
- 25 years ago: Double-decker bus comes to Lawrence
- September 14, 2011
- A local merchant had brought an interesting new high-profile vehicle to Lawrence.
- LHS soccer keeps its cool, clobbers O-North
- 12:00 a.m., September 14, 2011 Updated 11:19 a.m. in print edition on B1
- Even on the winning end of a lopsided soccer game, Lawrence High learned a valuable lesson in sportsmanship.
- 40 years ago: 23rd Street to be extended west of Iowa
- September 14, 2011
- Several major road projects were now scheduled for Douglas County.
- 100 years ago: Oldest Kansan living in Lecompton
- September 14, 2011
- “William Barber of Lecompton is said to have the distinction of being the oldest native-born Kansan.”
- Obama pursuing losing strategy
- September 14, 2011 in print edition on A7
- “If you live long enough, you’ll make mistakes. But if you learn from them, you’ll be a better person.” — Bill Clinton
- Holidays off
- September 14, 2011 in print edition on A7
- The 10th anniversary of Sept. 11 got me thinking that many of America’s national holidays are irrelevant and need reorganization.
- Obama comfortable in covert role
- September 14, 2011 in print edition on A7
- It’s an interesting anomaly of Barack Obama’s presidency that this liberal Democrat, known before the 2008 election for his anti-war views, has been so comfortable running America’s secret wars.
- Theater funds
- Theatre Lawrence already has obtained one generous donation of taxpayer money. Does it need another?
- September 14, 2011 in print edition on A7
- After making a successful funding pitch to the Lawrence City Commission last week, representatives of Theatre Lawrence, the former Lawrence Community Theatre, have decided to extend their tour with a stop at the Douglas County Commission this afternoon. City commissioners pledged
- Texting ticket
- New state laws that ban texting by drivers deserve more vigorous enforcement.
- September 14, 2011 in print edition on A7
- We’re glad that a 16-year-old Lawrence girl was not seriously injured Saturday night when she rolled the vehicle she was driving on Kansas Highway 10 east of Lawrence, but we and many others are pleased to see the teen receive a ticket because she was sending a text message on her phone about the same time the accident occurred.
- Horoscope for Sept. 14
- September 14, 2011
- Avoid getting plugged into others’ money issues. Give up your attachment to certain images. Create a logical, strong attitude toward finances. Build a stronger foundation. Security is becoming an even more important choice. A partner often has unusual ideas. Listen. If you are single, curb a tendency to be possessive. Aries can push you hard.
- Summer, fall seasons collide
- September 14, 2011
- The network schedule suddenly gets serious. Big shows end and others premiere. Where do we begin?
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- City approves Menards store next to Home Depot at 31st and Iowa streets June 18, 2013 · 23 comments
- Letter: Two is enough June 19, 2013 · 4 comments
- Police investigate string of almost 20 auto burglaries in west Lawrence June 18, 2013 · 5 comments
- Blog: State seeking proposal to develop resort at Clinton Lake State Park June 18, 2013 · 22 comments
- Kobach considering filing charges against protesters who came to his home June 17, 2013 · 110 comments
- Former KU student sentenced to 30 days in jail, barred from social media, for attacking female student June 18, 2013 · 4 comments
- Opinion: Redskins mascot can’t be justified June 16, 2013 · 104 comments
- U.S. Supreme Court strikes down voter registration law similar to the one in Kansas June 17, 2013 · 75 comments
- Residents irate over quarry blasting June 18, 2013 · 12 comments
- Blog: City commissioners now will consider 700 block of Vermont as home for downtown transit hub June 18, 2013 · 17 comments
- KU dean blasts negative national report on teacher preparation programs June 18, 2013
- Report says schools underfunded $657 million in FY 2015 June 17, 2013
- Agencies join forces to help homeless population acquire financial literacy June 6, 2013
- Thread of pain ran through Jackson’s career June 28, 2009
- Day 2: From the Emerald Triangle to the Sunflower State May 27, 2013
- Free State’s Dieker, Hodison first-team all-league soccer June 4, 2013
- Police investigate string of almost 20 auto burglaries in west Lawrence June 18, 2013
- Transfer Hunter Mickelson to sit out, soak it up for a year June 19, 2013
- Kansas Board of Regents to vote on proposed tuition, fee increases June 18, 2013
- City girls make all-region soccer June 1, 2013
