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Basehor man dies in head-on collision in southern Leavenworth County- 6:05 p.m., January 30, 2013 Updated 9:36 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
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- Brownback, KU officials hope to draw on free-state history to fight modern-day slavery
- January 31, 2013
- Kansas, a state whose roots lie in abolitionism, ought to be a leader in fighting the slavery that still exists all over the globe today, Gov. Sam Brownback said Thursday. That’s the idea behind the first-ever Kansas Conference on Slavery and Human Trafficking, which kicked off Thursday night at Kansas University. By Matt Erickson
- City Hall brokers deal to scrap controversial bidding process for $25M recreation center; proposal now calls for open bidding
- 06:40 p.m., January 31, 2013 Updated 06:48 p.m.
- Facing mounting concerns from the public, City Hall officials have brokered a tentative deal to scrap a controversial bidding process for a proposed $25 million city recreation center in northwest Lawrence.
- Antique motorcycle show slated for Sunday at fairgrounds
- January 31, 2013
- The Santa Fe Trail chapter of the Antique Motorcycle Club of America will hold its fourth annual Vintage Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet on Sunday.
- Branson asks lawmakers to support bill allowing additional charges in DUI cases
- January 31, 2013
- Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson testified before the Kansas legislature Thursday in support of a bill that would allow prosecutors to file a charge of aggravated battery against drunken drivers in injury accident. By Shaun Hittle
- City announces tentative plan to hold open bidding for proposed $25M recreation center
- January 31, 2013
- Lawrence city officials have negotiated a new plan that calls for the proposed $25 million city recreation center in northwest Lawrence to be competitively bid through the city’s standard bidding process.
- Lawrence man charged with rape, aggravated indecent liberities involving teenage girl
- January 31, 2013
- A 33-year-old Lawrence man has been charged with rape and aggravated indecent liberties with a child in a case involving a teenage girl. By Ian Cummings
- Two Lawrence men arrested on suspicion of many offenses after crash outside bowling alley
- January 31, 2013
- Two Lawrence men were arrested on suspicion of many offenses Wednesday night after jumping out of a still-moving stolen truck outside Royal Crest Lanes, 933 Iowa Street about 11 p.m.
- Three Lawrence students nominated as Presidential Scholars
- January 31, 2013
- Two students from Lawrence High School and one from Free State have been nominated for one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students. The final awards will be announced this summer.
- Camping out in cold worth it to KU students for free burritos for a year
- January 31, 2013
- A couple dozen burrito lovers camped out all night for a special offer from Freebirds Burritos before the store’s Lawrence grand opening on Massachusetts street Thursday. By Shaun Hittle
- Statehouse Live: Labor groups suffer blow in Kansas House
- January 31, 2013
- The Kansas National Education Association and public employee unions on Thursday suffered a blow as the House approved a bill that both sides agreed would hurt the labor groups. By Scott Rothschild
- AAU coach clears Twitter confusion: Ben McLemore’s brother won’t be attending KU next year
- January 31, 2013
- Kevin McLemore, a 6-foot senior guard from St. Louis’ Normandy High and brother of Ben McLemore, will not be attending Kansas University next year, his AAU coach, Darius Cobb, said Thursday.
- County spelling bee set for Saturday
- January 31, 2013
- The top spellers of Douglas County in third through eighth grades will compete Saturday at Southwest Middle School.
- LHS girls reschedule
- January 31, 2013
- Lawrence High’s girls basketball team will finally play Topeka West on Feb. 13, almost a month after the date initially scheduled.
- Seabury boys fall
- January 31, 2013
- Marcus Allen led three Seabury players in double figures with 16 points, but the Seahawks fell to Kansas City Christian, 53-49, Tuesday night in high school boys basketball.
- LHS girls bowlers win sixth straight
- January 31, 2013
- Lawrence High’s girls bowling team won its sixth consecutive tournament Wednesday, defeating Olathe East, Blue Valley Northwest and Blue Valley Southwest.
- Lawrence High wrestling splits on Senior Night
- January 31, 2013
- Lawrence High’s wrestling team began its Senior Night Wednesday with a comeback victory in a dual against Blue Valley Southwest, but couldn’t replicate the late-match heroics in a loss to Baldwin. By Benton Smith
- Kansas, nation struggle to score
- January 31, 2013
- Kansas University’s basketball team has labored a bit offensively the past six games, but the Jayhawks aren’t the only ones struggling to score this season. By Gary Bedore
- GOP proposes amendment to end school funding lawsuit
- January 31, 2013
- Republican legislators in Kansas want to rewrite the education funding provision in the state constitution to end a pending lawsuit that threatens to force the state to boost spending on public schools.
- Horoscopes for Jan. 31
- January 31, 2013
- For Thursday, Jan. 31: This year you will want to detach, especially when you are triggered. You also will make more of an effort to look at the big picture. If you are single, you could become involved with someone very different and creative. If you are attached, develop a new hobby together, or plan that long-desired trip.
- Kaw Valley to host seed fair, exchange
- January 31, 2013
- The Kaw Valley Seeds Project’s Fouth Annual Seed Fair is scheduled for Feb. 9 and will feature vendors, food, children’s activities and a seed exchange. By Meagan Thomas
- Opinion: Christie could be contender in ’16
- January 31, 2013 in print edition on A6
- Coyness is not part of Chris Christie’s repertoire, which does not stress subtlety, delicacy and intimation. New Jersey’s governor is more Mickey Spillane than Jane Austen and his persona, which sometimes is that of a bulldog who got up on the wrong side of the bed, is so popular he seems to be cruising toward re-election this November and does not deny that he might look beyond that.
- Opinion: Beyonce-gate? Uproar is sign of the times
- January 31, 2013 in print edition on A6
- Barack Obama was inaugurated for his second term last week. I mention that only because there’s a good chance you missed it. That news, after all, was overshadowed by an apparently more important story out of Washington. It was a story that, according to the New York Daily News, caused the public to react in “outrage,” a word The Daily Mail in London echoed. One poor fellow tweeted that his life was “shattered” by it. And a local anchor in D.C. even affixed the dreaded scandal suffix: “gate.”
- Garden Calendar: Upcoming workshop to teach homeowners how to manage stormwater
- January 31, 2013
- On Feb. 9, the Missouri Prairie Foundation/Grow Native! is presenting “Native Landscaping and Rain Gardens” at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds Building No. 1, 2110 Harper St. By Jennifer Smith
- Our Town Sports
- January 31, 2013
- Here’s a look at Our Town Sports for Thursday, Jan. 31.
- How former Jayhawks fared in Jan. 30 NBA games
- January 31, 2013
- A look at how former Kansas University players fared in Wednesday’s NBA games.
- Editorial: Arts failure
- January 31, 2013
- Any hope that Kansans had for a renewed effort to preserve a state arts agency have been dashed by drastic reductions in the state arts budget proposed earlier this month by Gov. Sam Brownback.
- 100 years ago: Creamery building destroyed in overnight fire
- January 31, 2013
- “‘We hope to rebuild as soon as possible,’ said President J. F. Crum this morning.”
- 40 years ago: Bingo amendment introduced in state senate
- January 31, 2013
- One issue was how to legalize bingo without legalizing a number of other gambling games.
- 25 years ago: K-State ends KU streak with Allen Fieldhouse win
- January 31, 2013
- Fans of the Jayhawks said farewell to a lengthy winning streak this week.
- Opinion: Amid crisis, Europe resists extremism May 21, 2013 · 9 comments
- Planning Commission recommends approval of Menards store for south Lawrence May 20, 2013 · 29 comments
- Two men arrested in connection with Sunday morning shooting May 20, 2013 · 37 comments
- Opinion: Benghazi triggers a major credibility crisis May 18, 2013 · 72 comments
- Sound Off: Truck dogs May 19, 2013 · 18 comments
- Letter: Serious issue May 21, 2013 · 12 comments
- Blog: Kansas science and math teachers easily recruited away May 20, 2013 · 16 comments
- Crews dig through night after deadly Okla. twister May 20, 2013 · 24 comments
- Tornado watch issued for Franklin County; hazardous weather possible for Lawrence May 20, 2013 · 1 comment
- Memphis forward Tarik Black transfers to KU May 20, 2013 · 4 comments
- Memphis forward Tarik Black transfers to KU May 20, 2013
- 40 years ago: Outgoing KU chancellor receives tributes from alumni May 21, 2013
- Planning Commission recommends approval of Menards store for south Lawrence May 20, 2013
- They said it ... about Tarik Black May 20, 2013
- Editorial: Hometown pride May 21, 2013
- Legislature makes no progress; Brownback leaves state to tout tax cuts May 20, 2013
- Roy F. Dodge Jr. June 24, 2000
- Midwifery 101: Options for pregnant women May 21, 2013
- Project to build intergenerational retirement community in Lawrence moving ahead April 29, 2013
- Lawrence man pleads guilty to bank robbery; 52-month sentence recommended May 20, 2013
