Sound Off 2010
Sound Off for June 2010
Wednesday, June 30
- How dirty are the swimming lakes, especially Lone Star and Clinton lakes? Are septic systems drained into the lakes?
- When will that waterline project on Iowa Street be finished, so that lane can be back open for traffic? And how about Harvard Road, from Iowa to Highland Drive? What’s the schedule there?
Tuesday, June 29
- Why doesn't the city have the Bill Self golf tournament Friday morning instead of Friday afternoon? It seems to me they would double the revenue by having it in the morning and have public play for the rest of the day.
- Who does the lawn care at the old Grant School? Is he the same person who maintains the roads? Was the lawn care put up for bid?
Monday, June 28
- Are there any streets in east Lawrence that are slated for some major repairs or repaving soon?
- Do city residents have to be a part of the trash pickup or can they opt out of it?
Sunday, June 27
Saturday, June 26
- Has the Lawrence Arts Center closed its gallery shop? The space looked empty when I drove by.
- Can the company I work for legally prohibit me from making copies of my personal evaluation? I think they may be changing statistics on my evaluation to aid them in denying my unemployment.
Friday, June 25
Thursday, June 24
Wednesday, June 23
- For the years I’ve lived in Lawrence, I’ve heard of a topographical feature commonly referred to as “The Tonganoxie Split.” It supposedly protects parts of Lawrence from tornadic or other storm activity. Can you explain more about it?
- Is Kevin Romary still a Channel 6 sports anchor?
Tuesday, June 22
- What will Lawrence’s sales tax rate be when the state’s new rate takes effect July 1?
- With all the street repairs that are necessary in Lawrence, why is the city or county rebuilding the bicycle path between Wakarusa and the South Lawrence Trafficway, along Clinton Parkway?
Monday, June 21
- What’s the latest on how employees of the solid waste department are being paid? Are they still being paid for 8 hours when some days they do not work 8 hours.
- Why does the biking/walking path on Clinton Parkway have to be replaced again? It seems like they did that a couple of years ago. Also, the drainage areas along the road are being replaced again. I’m confused as to why these areas have to be replaced again every couple of years. It seems like we have other areas in need of repair with all of the potholes and such.
Sunday, June 20
- What’s the rule or law regarding turning left on a red light, once you’ve already pulled into the intersection? I was pulled over for turning left on red. If you pull into the intersection, and the light turns red while you’re there, aren’t you supposed to complete your turn?
- On Clinton Parkway, west of Wakarusa, they’ve been replacing the asphalt sidewalk with concrete. How much does that cost?
Saturday, June 19
- How many paraeducator positions did the Lawrence school district eliminate for the next school year?
- Are there any rules, regulations or bylaws governing the townships of Douglas County? If so, where can I get a copy?
Thursday, June 17
- Is Channel 6 going to be showing the July 4 fireworks?
- Last summer the curbs on Lawrence Avenue, south of Harvard, were replaced. A large machine was used to remove the old curbs and damaged the sidewalk, which borders the golf course. Will the city be repairing the sidewalk soon?
Wednesday, June 16
- Can people who are in the country illegally receive a Kansas driver’s license?
- When will the football stadium at Lawrence High School be finished? Or will they play yet another year without a press box, concession stand and restrooms?
Tuesday, June 15
- Is it really a Kansas or Lawrence law that cafe owners don’t have the right to ask parents to ask their children to be seated? We were told that by the owner of a restaurant, where six children were running loose for an hour while we were eating.
- Are Tennessee and Kentucky streets, between Sixth and 19th streets, scheduled to be resurfaced soon? And Connecticut Street between Seventh and 14th streets is literally falling apart. When is that going to be repaired?
Monday, June 14
Sunday, June 13
- Is there a phone number to call when someone leaves a pet in a hot car?
- What is the construction on East 23rd Street by Heritage Tractor and Bryant Collision?
Saturday, June 12
- There are a bunch of potholes west of Hy-Vee’s gas station on Sixth Street. Whom do I call about fixing them?
- What’s the annual contribution made by the city of Lawrence to the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce?
Friday, June 11
Thursday, June 10
Wednesday, June 9
Tuesday, June 8
- What happened to Lindsey Slater, who worked for 6News?
- Why did you reformat page 2 of the sports section?
Monday, June 7
- On April 29, two people were fined $140 each for feeding feral cats. What is the ordinance that permits prosecution and sets the fine?
- How many new projects are planned in the state’s new transportation plan?
Sunday, June 6
- How much money does the swimming pools lose annually versus bring in?
- Is the Lawrence American Legion sponsoring a baseball team this summer?
Saturday, June 5
- When you stand in front of a veteran’s grave, do you place the flag on the left, the right, or in front of it?
- Is there a phone number to call to find out what legal rights renters have?
Friday, June 4
Thursday, June 3
Wednesday, June 2
- How can I get Sam Brownback's Tell-A-Town Hall to quit calling and leaving me lengthy messages?
- At the Walmart Recycling Center, magazines can be mixed with newspapers to be recycled. Can you also put magazines with the other newspaper receptacles around town, or just keep them separate?
Tuesday, June 1
- Long-term plan suggests toll lanes on K-10 corridor May 23, 2013 · 35 comments
- 59 minors, several local businesses, cited for alcohol violations in state regulator's patrols in May May 23, 2013 · 22 comments
- Senate Republicans approve sales tax increase, cuts in income tax rates, lower food sales tax May 23, 2013 · 37 comments
- On the street: Should residents or businesses who use too much water be fined? May 24, 2013 · 9 comments
- Blog: Brownback signs 'Celebrate Freedom Week' bill May 23, 2013 · 9 comments
- Wichita might fine residents over use of water May 24, 2013 · 7 comments
- Blog: Plans filed for restaurant/retail on South Iowa site once proposed for Olive Garden May 23, 2013 · 35 comments
- Opinion: Obama shares strong message May 24, 2013 · 12 comments
- Editorial: Guns, speech May 23, 2013 · 30 comments
- More than 3,000 lose power overnight; power mostly restored by Friday morning May 24, 2013 · 4 comments
- Wildflower Walk set for Saturday May 24, 2013
- Long-term plan suggests toll lanes on K-10 corridor May 23, 2013
- Former Lawrence resident Sri Srinivasan confirmed for prestigious D.C. Court of Appeals May 23, 2013
- Senate Republicans approve sales tax increase, cuts in income tax rates, lower food sales tax May 23, 2013
- Editorial: Development shift? May 24, 2013
- FSHS softball season ends in extra-inning heartbreak at state May 24, 2013
- Old Glory shines on west campus June 18, 2003
- Basketball notebook: UNC hires son of ex-KU athletic director May 24, 2013
- Wichita might fine residents over use of water May 24, 2013
- Theatre Lawrence warns customers of credit card information stolen in cyber attack May 23, 2013
