Also from February 27
Births
Blog entries
- The Newell Post: Here’s what type of player KU is getting in Tarik Black
- First Bell: Kansas science and math teachers easily recruited away
- Statehouse Live: As Legislature remains deadlocked, Brownback in Chicago touting tax cuts
- Statehouse Live: U.S. Ag Secretary Vilsack would like to see congressional approval of farm bill, immigration reform
- Town Talk: As planners debate Menards project, new study finds retail vacancy rate at 7.2 percent citywide
- Operation 100 News blog: Two men shot this morning in Lawrence
Obituaries
On the street
Photos
Photo galleries
Lead stories
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City Commission primary results live blog: Amyx, Farmer, Riordan, Chestnut, Criqui, Soden unofficial winners- 7:51 p.m., February 26, 2013 Updated 9:58 p.m.
- Live blog of Lawrence City Commission Primary Election.
12:01 a.m.
City Commission primary: Amyx, Farmer, Riordan, Chestnut, Criqui, Soden qualify for April election- 10:21 p.m., February 26, 2013 Updated 11:32 p.m.
- Longtime City Commissioner Mike Amyx — who is seeking his fifth term on the commission — took the top spot in Tuesday’s primary election, besting the field by more than 500 votes. Jeremy Farmer, Terry Riordan, Rob Chestnut, Scott Criqui and Leslie Soden took the other five places on the general election ballot, from which three new commissioners will be elected on April 2. By Chad Lawhorn
5:29 p.m.
Conservatives changing state government- February 27, 2013
- The conservative takeover of state government has resulted in numerous bills aimed at insulating the Kansas Legislature from both judicial review and federal requirements, while attempting to give legislators more control over local governments and schools. By Scott Rothschild
All stories
- How former Jayhawks fared in Feb. 27 NBA games
- February 27, 2013
- A look at how former Kansas University players fared in Wednesday’s NBA games.
- United Way reaches its campaign goal of $1.7 million
- February 27, 2013
- Douglas County United Way announced at its annual meeting that it had reached its goal of $1.7 million for the 2012-2013 United Way campaign. Nearly 200 people turned out for a celebratory dinner at Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St., to honor the numerous businesses and volunteers who made the campaign a success. By Adam Strunk
- KU women fall at Iowa State, 83-68
- February 27, 2013
- Angel Goodrich and Monica Engelman combined to score 41 points, but lack of an inside game doomed Kansas University’s women’s basketball team to an 83-68 loss to No. 23 Iowa State on Wednesday at Hilton Coliseum.
- Measure would start stem cell research center at KU Med
- February 27, 2013
- A bill pushed by abortion opponents that would require the Kansas University Medical Center to establish a center that focuses on adult stem cell research will be debated in the Senate on Thursday. By Scott Rothschild
- KBI arrests Franklin County sheriff and deputy on obstruction of justice charges
- 05:47 p.m., February 27, 2013 Updated 08:37 p.m.
- Franklin County Sheriff Jeffry Curry and Deputy Jerrod W. Fredricks were arrested by the KBI on Wednesday on felony charges of interfering with a law enforcement officer, though no details of the allegations were made public. By Ian Cummings
- KU announces Case Western professor as new engineering dean
- 05:12 p.m., February 27, 2013 Updated 05:59 p.m.
- Kansas University has announced the new leader for its growing School of Engineering: Michael Branicky, a professor and department chairman at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. By Matt Erickson
- Conservatives changing state government
- February 27, 2013
- The conservative takeover of state government has resulted in numerous bills aimed at insulating the Kansas Legislature from both judicial review and federal requirements, while attempting to give legislators more control over local governments and schools. By Scott Rothschild
- City to start enforcing sidewalk snow ordinance on Friday
- February 27, 2013
- Lawrence residents who don’t have their sidewalks clear of snow could face a fine from City Hall.
- Earthworks artist Stan Herd to give presentation Monday
- February 27, 2013
- Internationally acclaimed earthworks artist Stan Herd will share details of his latest projects, including a future earthwork in Brazil, during a presentation Monday at the Lawrence Arts Center.
- Free State-Gardner-Edgerton boys sub-state game moved up to 6 p.m.
- February 27, 2013
- Because of the weather, the Free State-Gardner-Edgerton boys sub-state game at Gardner-Edgerton High School tonight has been moved up to 6 p.m. Previously, the game was set for 7 p.m.
- Voter Education Coalition to sponsor Candidate Fair
- February 27, 2013
- Local voters will be able to visit with City Commission and school board candidates at a Candidate Fair scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Carnegie Building.
- House committee approves bill that supporters say will protect Kansas gun rights
- February 27, 2013
- A House committee Wednesday approved a bill that could lead to the imprisonment of federal authorities who try to enforce federal gun laws in Kansas. By Scott Rothschild.
- City streets mostly clear of snow, but drivers warned of ice on roads
- February 27, 2013
- With less than an inch of new snow overnight, streets were largely clear in Lawrence Wednesday morning, but Kansas Department of Transportation officials advised drivers to be careful, as temperatures dropped below freezing overnight and ice has accumulated on many side streets and roads. Ian Cummings
- Horoscopes for Feb. 27
- February 27, 2013
- For Wednesday, Feb. 27: This year you will deal with a plethora of unexpected events. You have what it takes to meet life’s demands, and your ability to flex will be tested. If you are single, you will yearn for a close bond. If you are attached, the two of you seem to have a quality of the unexpected linked to your relationship.
- 100 years ago: Cobbler gets 11 months in jail for liquor sales
- February 27, 2013
- “The complaint that was filed against him charged ten sales of liquor and the maintenance of a nuisance.”
- Tune In Tonight: Nashville talent visits ‘Nashville’
- February 27, 2013
- A surprise party draws an A-list crowd on “Nashville” (9 p.m., ABC), including music stars Dan Auerbach (the Black Keys), Vince Gill, Pam Tillis, Kip Moore and Kate York.
- Opinion: Brazil’s economy must look outward
- February 27, 2013 in print edition on ANone
- Brazil, South America’s biggest country, may become a global economic superstar in the future, but it will have to stop being an inward-looking giant.
- Opinion: Gaps threaten dropout progress
- February 27, 2013 in print edition on ANone
- The nation’s high school dropout challenge is no longer a silent epidemic and many of America’s dropout factories are closing or being retooled. Our annual update to the nation provides both encouraging evidence that reform efforts are bearing fruit and disturbing news about the graduation gaps that remain.
- Editorial: Medicaid equation
- Some new studies help clarify the Medicaid expansion choice that faces Kansas.
- February 27, 2013
- Sometimes it’s good to stand on principle, but sometimes, by taking a rigid stand, you’re just cutting off your nose to spite your face.
- Second storm easier on road crews, harder on trees
- February 27, 2013
- The second snowstorm to move through Lawrence in less than a week closed schools, cut power to some homes and reduced turnout for the city’s primary election Tuesday. But the snowfall wasn’t as heavy as expected, and the wet snow made for easier work for city road crews. Matt Erickson, Sara Shepherd, Ian Cummings • Wednesday school closings
- Fresh off victory, FSHS boys confident for sub-state opener
- February 27, 2013
- The Free State boys basketball team is feeling good as it hits the road today for a Class 6A sub-state opener at Gardner-Edgerton. By Benton Smith
- LHS boys out to prove recent loss a fluke
- February 27, 2013
- After ending the regular season with losses in three of their last four games, members of Lawrence High’s boys basketball team trust their resiliency to carry them out of a funk just in time for the postseason. By Benton Smith
- 40 years ago: Public to help decide Clinton use
- February 27, 2013
- A public meeting was scheduled this week for the Citizens Coalition for Clinton.
- 25 years ago: LHS students suggest parking solution
- February 27, 2013
- The parking lot that designed to hold only half the number of student cars.
- Opinion: Amid crisis, Europe resists extremism May 21, 2013 · 15 comments
- Opinion: Benghazi triggers a major credibility crisis May 18, 2013 · 75 comments
- Medical examiner: 24 dead in Oklahoma twister May 20, 2013 · 27 comments
- Letter: Serious issue May 21, 2013 · 19 comments
- Planning Commission recommends approval of Menards store for south Lawrence May 20, 2013 · 32 comments
- Two men arrested in connection with Sunday morning shooting May 20, 2013 · 46 comments
- Blog: Kansas science and math teachers easily recruited away May 20, 2013 · 21 comments
- Legislature makes no progress; Brownback leaves state to tout tax cuts May 20, 2013 · 13 comments
- Letter: State of vagueness May 21, 2013 · 2 comments
- Blog: Lawrence home sales continue rise in 2013, builders begin to pick up pace on new construction May 21, 2013 · 2 comments
- Memphis forward Tarik Black transfers to KU May 20, 2013
- Planning Commission recommends approval of Menards store for south Lawrence May 20, 2013
- 40 years ago: Outgoing KU chancellor receives tributes from alumni May 21, 2013
- They said it ... about Tarik Black May 20, 2013
- Two men arrested in connection with Sunday morning shooting May 20, 2013
- Free State softball draws Derby first May 20, 2013
- Legislature makes no progress; Brownback leaves state to tout tax cuts May 20, 2013
- Daytripper: We're in the money May 20, 2013
- When furniture turned into art: Wendell Castle's KU connection May 19, 2013
- Editorial: Hometown pride May 21, 2013
