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Lovely locations: Lawrence offers date destinations for any kind of couple

Published February 12, 2012

So where is a couple to go for this special day? The answer to that, of course, depends on your significant other’s likes and interests. Fortunately, Lawrence has a wide array of options.

Valentine’s playlists to set the mood

Published February 12, 2012

This Valentine’s Day, turn up the stereo and express all your lovey-dovey feelings with some awesome tunes. The staff at Love Garden Sounds, 822 Mass., shared some suggestions for a perfect Valentine’s playlist.

FINAL: Jeff Withey posts 18 and 20 as KU takes out Oklahoma State, 81-66

Published February 11, 2012

Developmental disability advocates raise concerns about Medicaid privatization

Published February 11, 2012

Advocates for developmental disabilities don’t want to see long-term support, like that for 26-year-old Grant Miller, change, and that’s what they fear will happen when the state’s Medicaid system becomes privatized Jan. 1, 2013.

Breaking down the Grammys

Published February 10, 2012

Here's how the AP predicts the trophies will shake out Grammy night.

FINAL: Withey's career-high 25 points lead KU to 68-54 comeback victory over No. 6 Baylor

Published February 8, 2012

(Un)Chocolates for your sweetheart?

Published February 7, 2012

White chocolate may not be actual "chocolate" nor a superstar, but that doesn't mean it isn't tasty.

Pancreatic cancer survivor defies horrible odds

Published February 7, 2012

Better approach urged to combat elderly abuse

Published February 5, 2012

An advocate for Kansas nursing home residents and their families says communities need to take a more comprehensive approach to help prevent abuse. “We’ve got the tools. We just need to use them and better coordinate among all of the players,” said Margaret Farley, board president of the nonprofit Kansas Advocates for Better Care.

FINAL: Missouri scores game's final 11 points, rallies for 74-71 win over KU

Published February 4, 2012

The Missouri Tigers scored the game's final 11 points, rallying to beat Kansas, 74-71, on Saturday night at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo. KU had one last chance to tie it at the buzzer, but a desperation three by Elijah Johnson only hit backboard.

Local filmmakers branch out into one-act plays at Lawrence Arts Center

Published February 3, 2012

Movies are shot with multiple angles, edited together with after effects, and put together slowly and meticulously until the story is complete. The same amount of writing, rehearsal and staging goes into live theater, but the story isn’t assembled later—it unfolds in real time.

Theatre Lawrence's Dueling Divas sing for a cause

Published February 2, 2012

When Sarah Young looks to defend her title Friday at the second annual Dueling Divas competition, she’d be happy to relinquish her tiara — if it means the fundraiser’s beneficiary, Theatre Lawrence, gets a big chunk of change for its operating budget. The event takes begins at 6:30 p.m. at Theatre Lawrence, 1501 N.H.

LMH offers tips to prevent falls, which often lead to decline in health for older adults

Published February 1, 2012

Marge Borom was among about 50 people who attended the program. She said she knows all too well the consequences that can happen from falls. During the past year, her son’s father-in-law fell going to the bathroom and he didn’t tell anyone. She said he died because he had injured his brain and didn’t know it.

On the hunt for Boulevard's Chocolate Ale, Lawrence residents enlist friends and family

Published February 1, 2012

There may never be a more modern display of the effects of supply and demand such as the frenzy surrounding Boulevard Brewery’s Chocolate Ale. Basically: Limited product + limited time + gourmet influences = people lining up at On The Rocks at 9 a.m.

Conquistadores: Suddenly, downtown Lawrence is rife with Latin-tinged restaurants

Published January 31, 2012

If you like Latin flavors, nowadays Lawrence’s downtown is ground zero for your dining experience.