Sound Off 2010
Sound Off for August 2010
Tuesday, August 31
- How do I discontinue delivery of River City Pulse?
- Does the same sidewalk rule apply for branches and limbs as it does for snow? I almost broke my leg last night walking my dog. The branches and limbs are still there today.
Monday, August 30
Sunday, August 29
- Would it be possible for the Lawrence Journal-World to add the reduced markets columns to the index?
- What are the guidelines for taking down political signs after the primary election? How soon can they be put back up before the general election?
Saturday, August 28
- When is the city’s next recycling event for computer and other home electronics?
- Can the homeless still camp out and live along the river, as they have before?
Friday, August 27
- When will the city compost and wood chip sale be this fall?
- When was the last time a Democrat was elected to the U.S. Senate from Kansas?
Thursday, August 26
- When is the deadline to file for a seat on the Lawrence City Commission?
- I have been told there is a student-provided basketball scholarship. What can you tell me about that?
Wednesday, August 25
- Doesn’t Turner Gill have a losing record as a head football coach? Why would KU hire a coach who in a smaller conference had a losing record?
- I was reading about these recovery zone facility bonds that recently were awarded to Berry Plastics and Bowersock Mills & Power Co. I saw where they were part of the stimulus program. Does that mean the government is paying for these projects?
Tuesday, August 24
- I saw that the Kansas University quarterback will be Kale Pick and that he’s a third-year sophomore. How can a college student be a third-year sophomore?
- I toured the spring Douglas County Water Gardens this year. I have thought about putting a decorative pond in my yard. What city ordinances are there and where would I find this information?
Monday, August 23
- What are the regulations of the various entities that apply pesticides to the levee for warning people ahead of time? I went to the levee twice this spring and saw no prior warning signage.
- Does the city of Lawrence have an ordinance for how long Christmas lights can hang after the holidays?
Sunday, August 22
Saturday, August 21
Friday, August 20
Thursday, August 19
Wednesday, August 18
- Where can I find information about who gave money to political candidates?
- I saw where the state made it illegal to text while driving. Does that mean it will be illegal in Lawrence? If so, what will be the fine?
Tuesday, August 17
- I recently read a Lawrence Journal-World article about Cans for the Community. I live near Broken Arrow School and was wondering where the closest recycling bin is located.
- Is downtown Lawrence going to have a parade this year on Band Day?
Monday, August 16
- Whom can I call about concerns I have about a bridge on a county road?
- Can I have a wind turbine on my property inside the Lawrence city limits?
Sunday, August 15
Saturday, August 14
- When was the last year that we had six consecutive days of 100 or more?
- Our daytime high on Thursday was 104 degrees. When was the last time that Lawrence had a daytime high of 104?
Friday, August 13
Thursday, August 12
- When is the 2010 Late Night in the Phog?
- Is the Journal-World still going to include Spry magazine with its publication? If so, is there a schedule of when it’s printed?
Wednesday, August 11
Tuesday, August 10
- When is the Vinland Fair?
- Is former Kansas University Chancellor Robert Hemenway teaching a class at KU in the fall?
Monday, August 9
- It is legal to have an open fire in your back yard at night? If not, whom would I call?
- How long can an old, unlicensed pickup truck used for junk storage sit on a city street? Where can I report this?
Sunday, August 8
Saturday, August 7
- How many days in July were at 90 degrees or above?
- How do I find self-defense classes at Kansas University?
Friday, August 6
Thursday, August 5
- When do fall classes begin at Kansas University?
- Are vacant lots subject to the same 12-inch grass rule like occupied homes are? If so, who can I call to report a vacant undeveloped lot that has overgrowth?
Wednesday, August 4
- Why is The Oread hotel canceling reservations for 40 rooms during the KU-Kansas State football game?
Tuesday, August 3
- Does the city have a place where consumers can look up the different sales tax rates that now exist in the city?
- I heard that Westar no longer will be maintaining the city’s street lights. Is that correct?
Monday, August 2
- The Buxton-Hughes Show at the Granada was advertised as a fundraiser for Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Since it was a fundraiser, and all of the proceeds are to benefit the hospital, why were none of the ticket prices deductible for income tax?
- I have two small answering machines I no longer need. Is there a place I can recycle them or throw them away?
Sunday, August 1
- Republican tax plans would increase state revenue, analyses say May 22, 2013 · 23 comments
- Blog: GOP tax plans would increase taxes on low-wage Kansans, decrease taxes for high-income Kansans, report says May 23, 2013 · 9 comments
- Blog: More on city recreation center bids, and a possible city policy on drone use? May 23, 2013 · 7 comments
- Blog: FreedomWorks urges Legislature to reject Common Core reading and math standards May 21, 2013 · 32 comments
- City commissioner wants state to revoke nightclub's liquor license May 21, 2013 · 83 comments
- Blog: Plans filed for restaurant/retail on South Iowa site once proposed for Olive Garden May 23, 2013 · 14 comments
- City commissioner wants review of city's storm shelter policies in wake of Oklahoma tornado May 22, 2013 · 18 comments
- Opinion: Why gay role models matter May 23, 2013 · 10 comments
- Weekday graduations get mixed reviews from parents and families May 22, 2013 · 16 comments
- Blog: Kansas science and math teachers easily recruited away May 20, 2013 · 56 comments
- No consensus on McLemore's draft position after lottery May 23, 2013
- Off the Beaten Plate: Black Forest Crepe at A.B.'s May 23, 2013
- 100 years ago: 'The vulturous Kaw triumped' over Billie Bob Atkinson May 23, 2013
- Hillcrest teacher honored with annual 'Bobs' Award' May 22, 2013
- Two men face charges in Sunday morning shooting May 22, 2013
- House Republican leaders propose 1.5 percent cut to higher education for each of next two fiscal years May 21, 2013
- KU student killed in crash on U.S. Highway 59 May 17, 2013
- Opinion: Wayne Selden sizes up recruits May 21, 2013
- Opinion: Why gay role models matter May 23, 2013
- Free State softball confident in championship chances at state May 23, 2013
