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Sound Off 2009

Sound Off for January 2009

Saturday, January 31

I would like to know how the trial bus system from KU to KUMC campuses went. Are there any plans to implement a bus system between the two campuses in the future?

Friday, January 30

How long do I have to register to vote in the April City Commission election?

Thursday, January 29

Who is paying for the recent repairs to Bowersock Dam? The company or the city?

Wednesday, January 28

I know Mike McCarthy went to Baker University, but is he from Kansas originally?

Tuesday, January 27

The offspring want to know: What happened to Pizza Street?

Monday, January 26

The date for Chinese New Year is never the same. How is it determined?

Sunday, January 25

At the end of shows on Channel 6, I see a reference to Chyron. What is Chyron?

Saturday, January 24

I have several unpaid parking tickets. Is it possible there could be a warrant for my arrest? If so, could I find out by looking on the Internet?

Friday, January 23

Is it legal for city police to park in a private business parking lot to catch speeders?

Thursday, January 22

I have read a lot of stories about Big 12 players making decisions about whether to stay in school or declare themselves eligible for the NFL draft. Why haven’t I read about that issue with Kansas receiver Dezmon Briscoe? Isn’t he a good NFL prospect?

Wednesday, January 21

What was the diagnosis on Steve Welmer, the college basketball official who was working the Kansas-Michigan State game and was forced to leave with an injury?

Tuesday, January 20

What time will the actual presidential inauguration be?

Sunday, January 18

I got a renewal form for the license and registration for a flat-bed trailer. There is a $4 modernization fee per vehicle by the department of motor vehicles. What is that for?

Saturday, January 17

Is it possible to buy or rent Kevin Willmott’s “Bunker Hill?” I’ve seen parts of it and I would like to see the whole thing.

Friday, January 16

When is KU’s commencement this year?

Thursday, January 15

What is Richard Norton Smith doing these days?

Wednesday, January 14

Can you tell me whether Janet Reid had her baby and will she be returning to Channel 6 news?

Tuesday, January 13

How do I get in touch with the Lawrence Police Department if I do not have an emergency?

Monday, January 12

When do the new sales taxes that Lawrence voters approved for infrastructure and the bus system go into effect?

Sunday, January 11

I read a long time ago they were going to build a grocery store in North Lawrence and East Lawrence. Is that still going to happen, and if so, when?

Saturday, January 10

I know someone who has power of attorney over a relative. This person is misusing the funds. How can I report this and to whom? What will be done?

Friday, January 9

Why does the ambulance charge the caller when they come to their house?

Thursday, January 8

The Orange Bowl was celebrating its 75th year. How is this possible? It started in 1935, which would make it 74 years ago.

Wednesday, January 7

Why does Kansas have to play Texas, Oklahoma and Texas Tech again in football in 2009? Why don’t we have Baylor, Oklahoma State and Texas A&M on our schedule?

Tuesday, January 6

How much money does the city expect to collect and spend at the city-owned Eagle Bend golf course?

Monday, January 5

In a typical year, how much money does the city’s recycling program cost taxpayers?

Sunday, January 4

Does Kansas University’s chancellor have a private jet? Will the next chancellor have a private jet paid for with KU funds?

Saturday, January 3

How do I remove a bumper sticker from my car?

Friday, January 2

I noticed a “for sale” sign on Vantuyl Auto Sales. Is it going out of business?

Thursday, January 1

Is there any place in the region to go ice skating?

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