- Lawrence meeting churns ideas for new Arts Industries Commission
- April 11, 2013
- Collecting public input to help draft a strategic plan for the new Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission was the goal of a meeting Thursday night in Lawrence. Not surprisingly, “Go back to the way things were when Kansas funded the arts” was a common theme. By Sara Shepherd
- The perfect wedding invitation: Bride following etiquette will help guests follow suit
- April 8, 2013
- Can I bring my kids? What do I wear? This venue’s in the middle of nowhere — how do I get there? All those envelopes, inserts and fancy-sounding phrases on the wedding invitation that just arrived in the mail? Take note. These aren’t just stuffy old traditions that serve no purpose — they hold many of the clues you need to be a faux pas-free wedding guest. By Sara Shepherd
- Land transfers for the weeks ending March 11 through March 25, 2013
- March 29, 2013
- Land transfers from the Douglas County Register of Deeds Office.
- Some restaurants charging for tables during tournament
- March 29, 2013
- When March Madness hits Lawrence, they’ve been known to commandeer tables for half a day, ordering water and free chip refills to secure a good seat for the big game. These so-called campers are the target of a new policy some Lawrence sports bars are enforcing for big tournament games: paying for tables. By Sara Shepherd
- Local businesses hope for deep run by Jayhawks
- March 28, 2013
- Besides Kansas University fans and students, there’s another group hoping the men’s basketball team does well in this year’s NCAA tournament: local businesses. Lawrence sports bars, liquor stores and sports merchandisers are rooting for the Jayhawks to win for what it will mean to the university and city, but also their bottom line. By Giles Bruce
- At some sports bars, best seats in the house don’t come free
- March 28, 2013
- When March Madness hits Lawrence, they’ve been known to commandeer tables for half a day, ordering water and free chip refills to secure a good seat for the big game. These so-called campers are the target of a new policy some Lawrence sports bars are enforcing for big tournament games: paying for tables. By Sara Shepherd
- Rise and shine: Lunch and dinner spots give breakfast a shot
- March 28, 2013
- A handful of downtown Lawrence restaurants that are better known for their lunch, dinner and even live music scenes have started dabbling in breakfast. Especially with popular breakfast-specific restaurants nearby, it’s a tough meal to break into. But each hopes unique menu items paired with the usual morning favorites will get more people in the door. By Sara Shepherd
- Wonder Fair announces secret ‘adventure’ to celebrate anniversary
- March 24, 2013
- To celebrate its fifth anniversary, Wonder Fair is planning a community-driver art event befitting of its reputation as one of Lawrence’s best-kept secrets. On Friday the small, upstairs art gallery, shop and studio at 803 1/2 Massachusetts St. will kick off a month-long “art adventure.”
- KU, LMH partner for pilot program to decrease hospital readmissions
- March 12, 2013
- Being released after hospitalization doesn’t always mean the patient is back to normal health and often patients with chronic diseases are re-hospitalized within the same month. Lawrence Memorial Hospital and the Kansas University School of Social Welfare Office of Aging and Long Term Care are conducting a pilot program to see if they can decrease that number and increase the overall quality of life for patients living with chronic diseases. By Meagan Thomas
- Lawrence Memorial Hospital, KU Med prepared for ‘nightmare bacteria,’ officials say
- March 8, 2013
- Officials at area hospitals say they’ve seen very few infections from “nightmare bacteria” that prompted national warnings earlier this week, and they’re doing everything they can to keep it that way. By Matt Erickson
- Lawrence Chamber endorses school bond proposal
- March 1, 2013
- The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce board of directors voted to endorse the proposed $92.5 million bond issue for local schools. Voters will decide on the bond issue April 2. By Peter Hancock
- LMH named one of the country’s top 100 hospitals in new independent review
- 12:50 p.m., February 28, 2013 Updated 05:29 p.m.
- Lawrence is home to one of the top 100 hospitals in the country, according to a new report.
- Business briefcase
- February 25, 2013
- Business briefcase for Feb.25, 2013.
- Douglas County officials keeping close eye on property tax legislation
- February 24, 2013
- A bill pending in the Kansas Legislature could remove a large amount of commercial and industrial property from the tax rolls. But Douglas County officials say they can’t tell yet how big of an impact it would have locally. By Peter Hancock.
- Douglas County land transfers for the week ending Feb. 4, 2013
- February 14, 2013
- Land transfers for the week ending Feb. 4, 2013, as recorded by the Douglas County Register of Deeds.
- Lawrence Home Show to begin Friday afternoon
- February 13, 2013
- The Lawrence Home Builders Association is hosting the annual Lawrence Home Show Friday through Sunday at Crown Toyota Pavilion, 3430 S. Iowa St., for people interested in home improvement ideas, trends and services. By Meagan Thomas
- Lawrence couple build an eco-friendly, round home
- February 9, 2013
- A Lawrence couple is in the process of building an unusual home. A light-blue house on a hill just south of Lawrence is round. And eco-friendly. And it’s being built from a kit. By Rebekka Schlichting
- Douglas County land transfers for the week ending Jan. 28
- February 7, 2013
- Land transfers for the week ending Jan. 28, 2013
- One-day art market to feature fresh artists, functional works
- February 5, 2013
- High-end fine art isn’t for all artists. It’s not for all patrons’ pocketbooks, either. That in mind, a dozen under-the-radar artists are planning an event that combines fresh, original artistic designs with practical items and approachable-sized — and priced — canvasses. By Sara Shepherd
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