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Lawrence housing market gets MSNBC attention
Friday, June 19The Lawrence housing market was cited by MSNBC as one of the few in the nation showing signs of a turnaround. But it is all in how you look at the numbers.
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Video: Pro bikers invade downtown Lawrence
Tonight a group of pro bikers converged on Lawrence for some exciting action. Watch »
Video: Lawrence Police Chief fights terrorism
Lawrence Police Chief Ron Olin has plenty of counter-terrorism know-how. Watch »
Video: Fireworks downtown this Fourth
The annual fireworks display returns to downtown Lawrence this July Fourth. Watch »
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Tour of Lawrence 2009
Tour of Lawrence 2009
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Lavender harvest at Washington Creek Lavender farm
Lavender harvest at Washington Creek Lavender farm, June 24, 2009.
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KU selects Bernadette Gray-Little as 17th chancellor
Look back at the process that led Kansas University hire Bernadette Gray-Little as its 17th chancellor.
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- Restaurant inspector stresses education
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- 1999 murder case won’t settle
- Floyd Bledsoe has been convicted, released, and ordered back to prison
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- A new reign: Lawrence landmark the Castle Tea Room open again after extensive renovations
- July 5, 2009
- Those who attended events or had a meal at the Castle Tea Room years ago might not recognize the inside of the building today.
- Facts about the Fourth
- July 4, 2009
- The Fourth of July is all about numbers. After all, there aren’t that many holidays named after a number to begin with. And then there are other numbers — how many beers you have at the lake, how much your kids want to spend on fireworks, etc.
- Geologists’ drilling project digs up past
- Survey investigates resources deep within Earth’s crust
- July 4, 2009
- Dave Newell and his associates are drilling through 300 million years of history, with only another 1.3 billion years left to go.
- Bike races get off to flying start
- July 4, 2009
- There was a strong wind and a threat of rain, but that did not stop spectators from gathering in full force to watch the first leg of the inaugural Tour of Lawrence on Friday night.
- School district needs to cut $500K more
- July 3, 2009
- The Lawrence school district’s budget ax will need to cut deeper.
- Lawrence residents could face new fees
- July 3, 2009
- Lawrence City Manager David Corliss’ recommended 2010 budget — released on Thursday — holds the line on property taxes, but doesn’t leave many other stones unturned in its search to generate revenue.
- City shifting gears for this year’s July 4th activities
- July 3, 2009
- Bicycle races, a food festival and a new spot to catch the fireworks show will bring changes to Lawrence’s traditional Independence Day celebration.
- Doll begins work on ‘meaty issues’
- July 2, 2009
- Rick Doll hit the books right away on Wednesday during his first day as leader of the Lawrence public school system. First things first, he moved into his office. Well, sort of.
- Government offices to close Friday for holiday
- July 2, 2009
- Government offices and public services in Lawrence and the area will be closed Friday in observance of Independence Day, because July 4 falls on Saturday this year.
- Parents to consider walking school bus
- July 2, 2009
- After the Lawrence public schools made budget cuts that included bus rides for children who live within 2.5 miles of their school, the idea of a walking bus was broached by special operations director Rick Gammill. Interested parents can attend a walking school bus volunteer coordinator training for the Kansas City metro area from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Nutter Ivanhoe Neighborhood Center, 3700 Woodland, Kansas City, Mo.
- Celebrate July Fourth safely
- July 1, 2009
- Boom. Crackle. Crackle. Boom. Boom. Celebrating the Fourth of July with fireworks is an American tradition enjoyed by children and children at heart. Wednesday, fireworks stands open for business in Douglas County and there will be plenty of buyers.
- Census: Lawrence growth lags rest of county
- July 1, 2009
- Lawrence continues to grow at a rate of a little less than 1 percent and is now growing slower than the rest of Douglas County, according to numbers released this morning by the U.S. Census Bureau. Lawrence added 667 people from July 2007 to July 2008, according to annual estimates from the Census Bureau.
- Homelessness, mental illness issues addressed at public forum
- June 30, 2009
- Area residents struggling with mental illness and homelessness had the opportunity to share their experiences at a forum Monday night at the Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt.
- City Commission meeting canceled
- June 30, 2009
- Lawrence city commissioners will not meet tonight.Commissioners canceled their weekly meeting because it is the fifth Tuesday of the month.
- The American Dream
- June 29, 2009
- Today, with our nation’s first black president in office, wars on two fronts and a crippling economic recession, we asked three Lawrence residents — a pastor, a new mother and an international student — what the American dream means to them.
- Attitude makes all the difference in coaching
- June 29, 2009
- A youth sports coach is usually a sports parent as well, so he or she can understand the many needs and aspirations of the adults surrounding a team. It’s paramount, however, that the coach ensures everyone’s focus is on helping young athletes enjoy the best experience possible when playing on a sports team.
- Scared of social media? Don’t be
- June 29, 2009
- Almost every day we receive questions about how to use Twitter — both from online readers and people we meet in real life. The questions have been picking up since practically every media outlet jumped on the Twitter Train in the past couple months. Even Oprah got on Twitter recently.
- Tips for novice runners
- June 29, 2009
- For people who decide to run races first time, here are some tips from Jim Hixon, a veteran runner and owner of Ghisallo Running in the St. Louis area.
- Gender benders: Crossing stereotypical lines when it comes to vehicles
- June 29, 2009
- Imagine yourself walking out of a store to a parking lot when a bright pink Volkswagen Beetle pulls in and catches your eye. The engine stops, the door opens, and out steps a 6-foot-tall man with a shaved head and bushy black beard.
- Baby dues: Post-pregnancy weight loss daunting but doable
- June 29, 2009
- Bringing a child home from the hospital can be a heavy experience as joy, exhaustion and change seem to be wrapped up in one adorable, sleepy-eyed bundle. Unfortunately for many new moms, the tremendous excitement of welcoming a new baby may bring about another weighty collision of feelings: despair, fear and dread of the scale.
- Summer school, streamlined
- June 29, 2009
- It’s 7 a.m., and Kelsey McKay, Lawrence High School junior, is not going to work or preparing for a fun summer trip with friends. Kelsey is getting ready for school.
- Forums to explore homeless concerns, mental illness issues
- June 28, 2009
- Area homeless and mental health advocates will be host to four forums on mental illness and homelessness beginning Monday at the Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt.
- Cycling event rides into town on July 4 weekend
- Inaugural Tour of Lawrence features 3 days of races
- June 28, 2009
- Downtown Lawrence, buckle up and tighten that chin strap. A weekend of fireworks and fury is heading your way.
- Outcry arises after city worker lops off robin’s nest when pruning
- June 27, 2009
- A city employee’s actions on Friday morning ruffled the feathers of workers at a downtown Lawrence business. And it’s all over a bird’s nest.
- Family of six grateful for Habitat for Humanity home
- June 26, 2009
- Saturday will mark an important milestone in the lives of the Mendoza family. They soon will be the recipients of Lawrence Habitat for Humanity’s 71st home, which will be the result of lots of sweat equity on the part of the family.
- Construction completed on road to Eagle Bend golf course
- June 25, 2009
- Work on a road that leads to Eagle bend Golf Course is now complete, easing access for golfers who had been steered into detours since construction started in March.
- Sheriff’s lieutenant to end 32-year career
- June 25, 2009
- After 32 years in law enforcement, a Douglas County Sheriff’s lieutenant is retiring.
- Local farmers bringing in a bumper crop of lavender
- ‘It’s a great aroma … and it’s a great place to be’
- June 24, 2009
- While purple isn’t exactly a welcome hue in Lawrence, the Washington Creek Lavender farm is filled with almost 5,000 plants just that color.
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