Sound Off 2010
Sound Off for April 2010
Friday, April 30
Thursday, April 29
Wednesday, April 28
- I noticed Deffenbaugh has recently started a curbside recycling program. Where is their processing plant?
- What ever happened to Eric Ochs, who was supposed to be sentenced Feb. 26 by Judge Malone?
Tuesday, April 27
Monday, April 26
- Where do you take the rainfall measurements that you use in the paper?
- Whatever happened to the art gallery downstairs from the Casbah grocery store in downtown Lawrence that recently closed?
Sunday, April 25
- Why was the flag flown at half-staff last week at the post office?
- I live in the Brook Creek Neighborhood. I had no idea we had a neighborhood association. How can I find out more about how to join?
Saturday, April 24
- Who owns the camera on City Hall? Who’s responsible for cleaning off the cobwebs so you can see?
- What did Governor Parkinson do with that turkey he shot?
Friday, April 23
Thursday, April 22
Wednesday, April 21
Tuesday, April 20
Monday, April 19
- Can you more fully explain how the mayor of Lawrence is elected?
- Which state has more Division I college basketball programs, Kansas or Ohio?
Sunday, April 18
- How much money was Lew Perkins given for a public interview regarding his sports administration career at the Dole Institute?
- How many years did the KU Relays have a marathon? How many people ran in it? I heard there was many as 2,000 at one time.
Saturday, April 17
- What was the big hole being dug in front of the new entrance to LMH? Was it a contractor mess-up or what?
- After the North Lawrence underpass project is complete, does the city have plans to totally repair or resurface North Third Street, due to the heavy volume of traffic? It’s absolutely atrocious.
Friday, April 16
- What is the average final freeze date for Lawrence?
- Last year, I entered the Kansas Marathon. They said their courses were certified. It ended up that they weren’t. They still say their courses are certified this year. How can I find out if they are, other than talking to the organizers before I might enter?
Thursday, April 15
Wednesday, April 14
Tuesday, April 13
Monday, April 12
- What happens to money that people don’t claim on their tax refunds? Can I have some?
- It’s difficult for me to get to the Douglas County Courthouse to change my registration to vote. Can I do it online?
Sunday, April 11
- What is the salary for Kansas University spokeswoman Lynn Bretz?
- How high does grass have to become before the city will order a property owner to mow it?
Saturday, April 10
- Will the Lawrence school district’s administrative pay cuts be a percentage cut across the board?
- When does KU have to take down the signs that state you can’t bring a gun on campus?
Friday, April 9
- Are there city regulations governing how tall shrubs or bushes can be that are planted next to a street corner?
- Why were many flags at city and state offices flown at half-staff recently?
Thursday, April 8
- What’s the city planning on doing with Woody Park? What are their intentions, if any?
- When do fall classes start at Kansas University?
Wednesday, April 7
Tuesday, April 6
- What is the name of the tall sculpture at Burcham Park and when was it made?
- What were Kansas University’s old restrictions for getting a jersey number for basketball honored in the rafters? When did they change and what are the new standards?
Monday, April 5
- Why aren’t the Kansas tax forms at the Lawrence Public Library anymore? And where can I find one?
- What workers’ compensation benefits are due to the family of someone who is killed on the job?
Sunday, April 4
- Can you opt out of having the smart meter installed?
- With the recession and cold temperatures, did more people need assistance paying their heating bills this winter?
Saturday, April 3
- When are the next precinct committee member elections in Douglas County for the Democratic and Republican parties?
- By moving East Heights and the early childhood programs over to Kennedy School, what would happen to the principal?
Friday, April 2
Thursday, April 1
- “Finding The Political Will To Reverse Climate Change” -- 04/25/13 at Woodruff Auditorium 18 comments
- Mass Street Mile -- 06/30/13 at Downtown Lawrence 1 comment
- "Why I Left the Republican Party" -- 03/16/13 at Lawrence Arts Center 46 comments
- Loads of Hound Dogs w/ Darrell Lea -- 06/15/13 at Jackpot Music Hall 2 comments
- Kansas Memorial Wake -- 06/08/13 at Plymouth Congregational Church 2 comments
- Black Flag -- 06/06/13 at Granada 1 comment
- Art Tougeau Parade -- 06/01/13 at Downtown Lawrence 1 comment
- Haiti Garage Sale -- 06/01/13 at Christ Community Church, 1100 Kasold 1 comment
- Americana Music Academy House Concert featuring NU BLU Bluegrass Band -- 05/26/13 at Americana Music Academy 1 comment
- City approves Menards store next to Home Depot at 31st and Iowa streets June 18, 2013
- Transfer Hunter Mickelson to sit out, soak it up for a year June 19, 2013
- Opinion: Dick Vitale loves life, wife and Andrew Wiggins June 19, 2013
- Report says schools underfunded $657 million in FY 2015 June 17, 2013
- KU dean blasts negative national report on teacher preparation programs June 18, 2013
- Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center to host "Beach Bash" June 18, 2013
- Agencies join forces to help homeless population acquire financial literacy June 6, 2013
- Police investigate string of almost 20 auto burglaries in west Lawrence June 18, 2013
- Location of Superman's hometown sparks geographic divide June 17, 2013
- Reformed drug dealer wants to thank Clinton May 20, 2004
