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Another bill opposed by unions introduced as House gears up for debate on paycheck measure - January 29, 2013
- As the Kansas House prepares to debate one anti-union bill, another anti-union bill was introduced Tuesday. By Scott Rothschild
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Statehouse Live: Battle begins in House over public unions
- January 30, 2013
- As the House prepared to debate a bill this morning that is opposed by unions, several Republican legislators who support the bill said that they heard stories of teachers being pressured to join the Kansas National Education Association. By Scott Rothschild
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- Planning commissions recommend denial of sand permit
- January 30, 2013
- In a choice between land or sand, both the Eudora and Lawrence-Douglas County planning commissions vote to recommend denying a permit for a sand pit mining operation along the Kansas River. Douglas County commissioners will have the final say next month. By Peter Hancock
- Senate approves changes in selection of judges
- January 30, 2013
- A proposal to give the governor and legislators more power over appointments to Kansas’ appellate courts cleared the state Senate on Wednesday, demonstrating the increased clout of conservative Republicans. John Hanna, The Associated Press
- Jayhawks storm back to top Cyclones, 78-75, in overtime
- 09:17 p.m., January 30, 2013 Updated 10:51 p.m.
- The Kansas University women’s team erased an 18-point second half deficit and knocked off 23rd-ranked Iowa State, 78-75, Wednesday night at Allen Fieldhouse.
- Basehor man dies in head-on collision in southern Leavenworth County
- 06:05 p.m., January 30, 2013 Updated 09:36 a.m.
- An 86-year-old Basehor man has died after a two-vehicle head-on collision in southern Leavenworth Country, Wednesday afternoon. By Staff Reports
- Land swap between KU and Endowment Association gains committee approval
- January 30, 2013
- A House committee on Wednesday approved a bill that authorizes Kansas University and the KU Endowment Association to swap two parcels of land. By Scott Rothschild.
- PAC formed to support Lawrence school district bond issue
- January 30, 2013
- Rep. Paul Davis, Democrat, and Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger, Republican, are serving as co-chairs of “Yes for Lawrence,” a committee formed to campaign in favor of the Lawrence school district’s $92.5 million bond proposal. By Peter Hancock
- Proposed land swap between KU and Endowment Association gains committee approval
- January 30, 2013
- A House committee on Wednesday approved a bill that authorizes Kansas University and the KU Endowment Association to swap two parcels of land. By Scott Rothschild.
- Voter registration deadline is Feb. 5
- January 30, 2013
- New voters and people who have moved recently have until Feb. 5 to register for the Feb. 26 primary elections. By Peter Hancock
- Statehouse Live: Battle begins in House over public unions
- January 30, 2013
- As the House prepared to debate a bill this morning that is opposed by unions, several Republican legislators who support the bill said that they heard stories of teachers being pressured to join the Kansas National Education Association. By Scott Rothschild
- KU December graduates number more than 1,200
- January 30, 2013
- Though they haven’t taken the traditional walk down the hill, about 1,220 newly minted Kansas University graduates earned their degrees in December. And their job outlook is much the same as that of spring graduates. By Matt Erickson
- County roads get slick Wednesday morning as temperature drops
- 01:33 p.m., January 30, 2013 Updated 04:42 p.m.
- Motorists on Douglas County roads found slick conditions Wednesday morning, at times worse than they are accustomed to. County officials say it was a case of bad timing. By Ian Cummings
- Lawrence teen attends presidential inauguration
- January 30, 2013
- A 16-year-old Lawrence resident was in Washington, D.C., last week for the inauguration of President Barack Obama. And she was there four years ago, to witness Obama’s first swearing-in ceremony. By Meagan Thomas
- Employee at Sprint retailer arrested for allegedly stealing $5K in phones
- January 30, 2013
- A 25-year-old Lawrence man was arrested on suspicion of theft and computer crimes Tuesday, after a Lawrence Sprint retailer reported more than $5,000 worth of phones and other products had been stolen by an employee.
- Construction worker critically injured in fall at Eudora building site
- January 30, 2013
- A construction worker was critically injured Wednesday morning in a fall at the building site of the new public safety building in Eudora, at the corner of 10th and Main streets.
- KU students, AARP offering free tax help starting in February
- January 30, 2013
- KU students and AARP Tax-Aide will offer free income tax return assistance in Lawrence for certain residents starting in February.
- Lawrence man arrested on suspicion of raping teenage girl
- January 30, 2013
- The arrest Tuesday of a 33-year-old Lawrence man, suspected in the rape of a teenage girl, is part of an ongoing investigation involving other offenses, police said.
- Douglas County land transfers for the week ending Jan. 21, 2013
- January 30, 2013
- Douglas County land transfers for the week ending Jan. 21, 2013
- Kansas Legislature taking up measure targeted at human trafficking
- January 30, 2013
- Members of the Kansas Legislature are considering a measure that would strengthen laws on human trafficking. By Joseph Daugherty
- Two school districts cancel classes
- January 30, 2013
- Students in two Jefferson County school districts are getting a day off because of snow.
- Lawrence High girls lose again, 65-33 to Leavenworth
- January 30, 2013
- Lawrence High’s girls basketball team showed some renewed urgency and energy to open the second half Tuesday night, but the Lions couldn’t maintain it in a 65-33 home loss to Leavenworth. By Benton Smith
- Free State girls shut down SM West
- January 30, 2013
- The Free State girls basketball team once again limited the scoring from taller and bigger foes, shutting down Shawnee Mission West’s offense in a 41-26 victory on Tuesday night at Free State. By Jesse Newell
- LHS boys avoid third-quarter slump, top Leavenworth
- January 30, 2013
- Jake Mosiman scored Lawrence High’s first 11 points of the third quarter, sending the Lions boys to a 63-48 victory against Leavenworth on Tuesday at LHS. By Benton Smith
- Seabury girls cruise past KC Christian
- January 30, 2013
- Mariah Smith scored 15 points and had six steals on defense in Seabury’s 51-21 girls basketball victory over Kansas City Christian.
- Veritas boys rip Heritage
- January 30, 2013
- Elijah Harvey scored 13 points and made five steals, and Thomas Bachert had 12 points and 13 rebounds to help Veritas Christian’s boys basketball team defeat Topeka Heritage, 63-42, on Tuesday night.
- FSHS long snapper earns top ranking
- January 30, 2013
- Reid Buckingham, a junior center and long snapper for the Free State High football team, earned the No. 7 spot in the Top 12 among underclassmen at the 11th Annual National Chris Rubio Long Snapping Event, held Jan. 19-20 in Las Vegas.
- FSHS boys, girls bowling first at home quad
- January 30, 2013
- Free State senior bowler Chase Taylor rolled to first place with a 706 series, including a high game of 277, at the Firebirds’ home quad on Tuesday at Royal Crest Lanes.
- How former Jayhawks fared in Jan. 29 NBA games
- January 30, 2013
- A look at how former Kansas University players fared in Tuesday’s NBA games.
- KU freshman Rio Adams bringing energy, on and off court
- January 30, 2013
- Kansas University freshman combo guard Rio Adams has played sparingly in the Jayhawks’ past few games but says he’s committed to earning more minutes with his energetic play. By Gary Bedore
- Khadre Lane’s instant offense sparks FSHS boys past SM West
- January 30, 2013
- Free State junior Khadre Lane scored seven straight points during a crucial stretch as the Firebirds overcame Shawnee Mission West, 44-37 on Tuesday at FSHS. By Jesse Newell
- Letter: Water issue
- January 30, 2013
- Would you like a little sand with your asparagus? At the same time we read about efforts to produce and consume more local food, we learn about a proposal by a local concrete company to put a huge sand pit on prime agricultural land just east of town.
- Opinion: Taxes pose human question
- January 30, 2013
- As the Kansas Legislature continues to debate whether to cut taxes and government services further, I have been thinking about the purpose of government at the state level. By Mike Hoeflich
- Editorial: Tireless leader
- Kansas University and the entire Kansas City area benefited greatly from the tireless efforts of Adele Hall.
- January 30, 2013
- The death of Adele Hall is a huge loss for the greater Kansas City area as well as for the entire country.
- Opinion: GOP needs positive agenda
- January 30, 2013 in print edition on A9
- Some political commentators are dancing on what they believe to be the grave of the Republican Party, claiming that the only way the GOP can have a viable future is for them to behave like Democrats.
- Tune In Tonight: ‘Americans’ go undercover for the KGB
- January 30, 2013
- Yikes! Our little Felicity has become a hooker and a Communist spy! In the opening scene of “The Americans” (9 p.m., FX), Elizabeth Jennings (Keri Russell, “Felicity”) dons a blond wig and come-hither clothing. All the better to ensnare blabbermouth FBI agents in boudoir confessions.
- Letter: Union attack
- January 30, 2013
- Sponsors of HB 2023 claim the bill protects union members. This bill doesn’t protect union members. It tries to destroy unions with a brazen assault on 1st Amendment rights.
- Horoscopes for Jan. 30
- January 30, 2013
- For Wednesday, Jan. 30: This year you merge innovative thinking and efficiency. This powerful combination sometimes gets stunning reactions, but for the most part, it encourages creativity within your immediate circle. If you are single, romance will head your way. If you are attached, take up a new hobby with your significant other in order to reduce stress.
- 100 years ago: No drinking water for Lawrence schoolchildren
- January 30, 2013
- “It is said that several children have complained about being thirsty in school and have been unable to obtain a drink until they returned to their homes after school was out.”
- 40 years ago: Firefighters object to pay differential
- January 30, 2013
- The city’s offer of pay parity and slightly increased working hours was regarded as “gong backward” by union leaders.
- 25 years ago: State census workers ready for door-to-door survey
- January 30, 2013
- State census workers were getting ready to hit the streets in Lawrence next week.
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