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Kobler to lead shift toward 'technology-rich' classrooms

Thursday, 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. <b>By Peter Hancock</b>

Former Lawrence resident Sri Srinivasan confirmed for prestigious D.C. Court of Appeals

Thursday, May 23, 2013

After five years of trying, President Barack Obama has placed his first nominee on a key appeals court.

Off the Beaten Plate: Black Forest Crepe at A.B.'s

Thursday, 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

Two men face charges in Sunday morning shooting

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Two Topeka men arrested Monday are facing charges in connection with a shooting in Lawrence early Sunday morning that left two other men in critical condition. No updates on the gunshot victims' conditions have been available since Monday, when one was reported to be in critical, but stable, condition. But on Wednesday, Douglas County prosecutors said the men remained hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. <b> Ian Cummings </b>

KU football adds Miami Ohio wide receiver Nick Harwell

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Former Miami Ohio receiver Nick Harwell will be transferring to Kansas University, KU officials confirmed Wednesday evening. <strong>By Matt Tait</strong>

No consensus on McLemore's draft position after lottery

Thursday, 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. <strong>By Gary Bedore</strong>

Local Board of Realtors collecting items today for tornado survivors in Oklahoma City area

Thursday, May 23, 2013

The Lawrence Board of Realtors today is accepting donations of needed items for tornado victims in the Oklahoma City area.

Families invited to free 'Wild Gardens' event at KU Natural History Museum

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Families can learn a bit about the science behind gardening as the summer months approach at a free event at the Kansas University Natural History Museum this weekend.

Senate Republicans approve sales tax increase, cuts in income tax rates, lower food sales tax

Thursday, May 23, 2013

The Kansas Senate, with only Republican support, on Thursday approved a tax plan that will increase taxes by $879 million over the next 5 years. <b> By Scott Rothschild </b>

Editorial: Hometown pride

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Congratulations to Lawrence High School graduate Sri Srinivasan, whose nomination for a seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on Thursday unanimously sailed through the Senate Judiciary Committee and is headed to the full Senate.