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- Free State softball confident in championship chances at state
- May 23, 2013
- The softball players at Free State High know a state championship-caliber team when they see one. The Firebirds went head-to-head with the past two Class 6A title winners, Sunflower League adversaries Olathe East (2012) and Olathe Northwest (2011). Beginning today, Free State will try to earn the league’s third straight 6A crown. By Benton Smith
- No consensus on McLemore’s draft position after lottery
- May 23, 2013
- Former Kansas University star Ben McLemore will likely be taken near the top of this year’s NBA draft, but he may no longer be a lock for the first few picks after the draft order was set Tuesday night. By Gary Bedore
- U.S.’ largest tanker base to be in Wichita
- May 23, 2013
- McConnell Air Force Base was selected Wednesday as the main operating site for the Air Force’s new KC-46A air refueling tanker, making Wichita home to the U.S. military’s largest tanker base in the world.
- State coaches name Lions’ Green player of the year
- May 23, 2013
- The Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches has named Lawrence High junior catcher Drew Green the 2013 Player of the Year.
- Kobler to lead shift toward ‘technology-rich’ classrooms
- May 23, 2013
- Assistant superintendent Angelique Kobler will lead the Lawrence school district’s transition to more technology-based classrooms. The effort was made possible by the recently-passed $92.5 million bond issue. By Peter Hancock
- Horoscopes for May 23
- May 23, 2013
- For Thursday, May 23: This year your interactions with loved ones come to the forefront. You are a bundle of energy and fun, but you’ll discover the need to slow down when it’s necessary. If you are single, you will attract someone who is on the same page as you. If you are attached, the two of you often connect when you are less intense.
- Fab 5: Desserts with bacon
- May 23, 2013
- Bacon: it’s not just for club sandwiches anymore. Putting it in sweet treats, it seems, is now what you might call “a thing” (even Sonic’s doing it). Here are five savory/sweet tastebud trips to be had in Lawrence. By Sara Shepherd
- Garden Calendar: City proposes alternating irrigation schedules
- May 23, 2013
- Wise watering saves time and money, grows healthier plants, and could help to reduce the need for future expensive infrastructure from your water provider.
- Off the Beaten Plate: Black Forest Crepe at A.B.’s
- May 23, 2013
- These are not the crepes of French street carts, folded in paper and easy to eat while walking. They come on plates piled with creamy, syrupy, cheesy toppings. By Sara Shepherd
- Opinion: Appointments negate NLRB actions
- May 23, 2013 in print edition on A11
- Early in an opinion issued recently by a unanimous three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, Judge A. Raymond Randolph says: “Although the parties have not raised it, one issue needs to be resolved before we turn to the merits of the case.” The issue he raised but could not resolve — that is up to the Supreme Court — illuminates the Obama administration’s George Wallace-like lawlessness. It also demonstrates the judiciary’s duty to restrain presidents who forget the oath they swear to “preserve, protect and defend the Constitution.”
- Opinion: Why gay role models matter
- May 23, 2013 in print edition on A11
- Mark Carson was shot in the face because he’s gay. His alleged killer, 33-year old Elliot Morales, is said to have confronted Carson, 32, and a companion, in New York’s Greenwich Village last Friday night, yelling antigay slurs. When Carson walked away, Morales reportedly followed and shot him. Morales was arrested by police after a foot chase.
- 100 years ago: ‘The vulturous Kaw triumped’ over Billie Bob Atkinson
- May 23, 2013
- “The child was helpless in the fight against the waters.”
- 40 years ago: Fun water feature installed in South Park wading pool
- May 23, 2013
- The porpoise’s job was to cool off the children, but they also frequently sat on him.
- 25 years ago: In spite of objections, commissioners pass rural building code
- May 23, 2013
- “I don’t want any inspector coming in and telling me I did something wrong.”
- Buran Theatre brings nightmares to Naismith Drive
- Traveling theater group recasts show for each performance
- May 23, 2013
- The Buran Theatre Company is a traveling theater with a twist. Where a regular touring company casts a show, rehearses, and then takes it on the road, Buran starts from scratch at each location. They’ll be performing this weekend at the Inge Theater on the KU campus performing “Nightmares: A Demonstration of the Sublime.”
- Pale Hearts’ first album runs gamut of emotions
- May 23, 2013
- Sometimes, when a certain song comes on, you don’t know whether to dance or to cry. Pale Hearts aims to give people a little something for both urges.
- Editorial: Guns, speech
- May 23, 2013
- Various loopholes may limit the impact of a bill that bans the use of state funds to promote or oppose gun-control measures, but the measure reflects a disregard for free speech that should concern Kansas residents.
- How former Jayhawks fared in NBA games of May 22
- May 23, 2013
- Here’s a look at how former Kansas University players fared in the NBA playoff game of Wednesday, May 22.
- Our Town Sports (May 23)
- May 23, 2013
- Here’s a look at Our Town Sports for May 23.
- Astros knock down Royals again, 3-1
- May 23, 2013
- The Houston Astros got another good outing from their starting pitcher, and their bullpen was just fine for a change. J.D. Martinez hit a two-run homer off James Shields, Jordan Lyles pitched six effective innings and the Astros beat the Kansas City Royals, 3-1, on Wednesday night.
- City commissioner wants state to revoke nightclub's liquor license May 21, 2013 · 81 comments
- Will of the people May 21, 2013 · 25 comments
- Blog: Why are graduations in the middle of the week? May 22, 2013 · 10 comments
- U.S.' largest tanker base to be in Wichita May 23, 2013 · 6 comments
- Weekday graduations get mixed reviews from parents and families May 22, 2013 · 9 comments
- Republican tax plans would increase state revenue, analyses say May 22, 2013 · 15 comments
- Blog: Lawrence hosts mayor of Greek sister city this week May 22, 2013 · 8 comments
- Sound Off: Water fountains May 22, 2013 · 4 comments
- ‘Killer B’s’ fit in at FSHS May 22, 2013 · 1 comment
- Editorial: Guns, speech May 23, 2013 · 7 comments
- House Republican leaders propose 1.5 percent cut to higher education for each of next two fiscal years May 21, 2013
- Hillcrest teacher honored with annual 'Bobs' Award' May 22, 2013
- 100 years ago: 'The vulturous Kaw triumped' over Billie Bob Atkinson May 23, 2013
- Free State softball confident in championship chances at state May 23, 2013
- No consensus on McLemore's draft position after lottery May 23, 2013
- City commissioner wants review of city's storm shelter policies in wake of Oklahoma tornado May 22, 2013
- Opinion: Wayne Selden sizes up recruits May 21, 2013
- Free State students and parents share emotions at graduation May 22, 2013
- They said it ... about Tarik Black May 20, 2013




















