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Wal-Mart nearly ready to build city’s new store

By Chad Lawhorn

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

It will be the summer of Wal-Mart. Leaders with the world’s largest retailer have been granted a city building permit to begin construction on its $9.5 million store at the northwestern corner of Sixth Street and Wakarusa Drive.

Administrator stepping down

By J-W Staff Reports

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Lindy Eakin, Kansas University’s longtime vice provost for administration and finance, is stepping down from that role to become an instructor in the history department.

Barnstorming Tour comes to Lawrence High Wednesday night

By J-W Staff Reports

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Kansas University's men's basketball seniors will hold their final Barnstorming Tour game of the postseason on Wednesday night at Lawrence High's gym. KU seniors Sasha Kaun, Russell Robinson, Darnell Jackson, Jeremy Case, Rodrick Stewart and Brad Witherspoon will sign autographs from 5:30 to 7:15 p.m., Wednesday with a game to follow at 7:30 p.m.. Tickets are on sale for $10 at the LHS cafeteria. The event is a benefit for the Devin McAnderson Medical Fund.

Siren sound off

By Mike Belt

Monday, May 12, 2008

Douglas County leaders are trying to strike a delicate balance when it comes to sounding outdoor tornado warning sirens. “I don’t want it to go off every time a cloud comes out of the southwest,” County Commissioner Bob Johnson said during Monday’s commission meeting.

NCAA opens Mayo investigation

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

The NCAA on Monday opened an investigation into whether former USC basketball player O.J. Mayo received tens of thousands of dollars in cash and benefits from an agent’s representative before and during the one season he played for the Trojans.

Wendy’s receives Bert Nash award

By J-W Staff Reports

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Wendy’s, 523 W. 23rd St., received the Employer of the Year Award from Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center during an annual awards ceremony Friday for the center’s Supported Employment Program. Accepting the award was Sandy Summers, store manager.

Regional revenge

By Jesse Temple

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

A bellowing voice hit Marley Sutter’s eardrums as she scooted up the soccer field Monday evening. It was the first half of Lawrence High’s Class 6A regional playoff game with crosstown rival Free State High, and the Lions’ freshman forward had just given the ball away. She knew she was going to hear about it.

Going out on top

By J-W Editorials

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Kansas State University President Jon Wefald has done a terrific job of leading the university for the past 22 years. Monday, he announced he plans to retire at the end of the 2008-09 academic year.

Clinton should do the ‘right’ thing

By By Rosa Brooks - Special to the Los Angeles Times

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Is it finally time for Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton to give up?

Jayhawks-to-be get a little good press

By Gary Bedore

Monday, May 12, 2008

All five of Kansas University’s incoming freshmen men’s basketball players were included in USA Today’s final Top 100 list for the recruiting Class of 2008.