Staff
Alex Parker (Digital Editor)
Alex Parker is digital editor for LJWorld.com and the Journal-World.
A native of Kansas City, Mo., he began his career in journalism at the Journal-World, as a general assignment reporter, and then covering education.
He then covered public health for the Chi-Town Daily News, an online nonprofit news organization in Chicago; later, he reported on Chicago politics and government for the Chicago Current, a political journal. Most recently, he was the online content producer for the Chicago Reader, an alt-weekly newspaper.
Alex covered the 2008 presidential election in Kansas for MTV News, and has written for the Chicago Tribune, RedEye, the University Daily Kansan and other publications. He began his career as a public relations professional.
He earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from Miami University in 2003. He attended Kansas University in pursuit of a master’s degree in journalism.
Alex enjoys baseball and hockey, attending live concerts, and learning about history.
Recent stories
- ‘Mob’ rules: Local group vocal Sporting fans
- 12:00 a.m., May 27, 2012 Updated 10:17 a.m.
- It started right away, the singing. Turned on like a light as soon as the first beer was cracked, a Midwesternized version of “Battle Hymn of the Republic” rang out from a black bus that could have been carrying a crop of convicts. Instead, it was a different type of mob: soccer fans. Specifically, the Mass Street Mob, a rowdy group of fans who call Lawrence home and Sporting Kansas City their team.
- Free State, 23rd Street, Blind Tiger breweries collaborate to introduce new strong ale
- May 9, 2012
- Beer lovers, prepare for Full Kimono.
- Two tons of taste: KU seeks to break record for world’s largest nacho plate during Kansas Relays
- April 17, 2012
- Serving up more than two tons of nachos may seem like an exercise in gluttony, but it’s all for a good cause.
- Kansas vs. Kentucky, Storified
- April 2, 2012
- KU vs. Kentucky, storified.
- Cranberry judging set for Sunday
- March 3, 2012
- A panel of three area foodies will taste test homemade recipes Sunday as they judge the five finalists in the Lawrence Public Library’s Cranberry Creations contest. The judging will take place at 3 p.m. at the library, 707 Vt.
- Police investigate reports of shots fired near Second and Michigan streets Wednesday evening
- 06:04 p.m., February 8, 2012 Updated 10:13 p.m.
- Lawrence police received reports of gunshots Wednesday evening near Second and Michigan streets at the Michigan Way Apartments, though no suspects or victims have been found.
- LJWorld.com’s top stories of 2011 featured the tragic and off-beat
- December 30, 2011
- The most popular stories on LJWorld.com are consistently those about Jayhawk sports, traffic accidents, crime and local business and politics. But in 2011, the off-beat and tragic were the stories that drew the largest audience.
- Interstate 470 in Topeka reopens after semi rollover
- 01:15 p.m., December 30, 2011 Updated 04:06 p.m.
- The left eastbound lane of Interstate 470 in Topeka is closed from the South Topeka Kansas Turnpike toll gate due to a semi rollover, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation.
- No snow expected in Lawrence area for Christmas
- December 23, 2011
- If you were dreaming of a white Christmas, well, keep dreaming.
- Service restored after Internet product upgrade caused difficulty accessing LJWorld.com, KUSports.com and other sites
- 12:46 p.m., December 2, 2011 Updated 02:31 p.m.
- A product upgrade by the Journal-World’s Internet provider has caused difficulties accessing LJWorld.com and other stories.
Recent photos
Taste Lounge, Bar and Grill, 804 W. 24th St.
Knology's headquarters at 1 Riverfront Plaza. The cable provider was purchased by a Denver-based company, WOW Internet, Cable & Phone.
Knology's headquarters at 1 Riverfront Plaza. The cable provider was purchased by a Denver-based company, WOW Internet, Cable & Phone.
Dr. Ryan Neuhofel
Marketplace
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- 100 years ago: First 'moving picture' to be made of Lawrence May 28, 2012 · 10 comments
- National group seeks repeal of 'Stand Your Ground' law in Kansas May 27, 2012 · 166 comments
- Kansas tax act most regressive in nation May 27, 2012 · 277 comments
- Brownback tells federal judicial panel to toss legislative redistricting maps May 29, 2012 · 7 comments
- Tax gamble May 26, 2012 · 95 comments
- Blog: Iranian Nuclear Energy: Will It Destroy Lives Or Save Them? May 29, 2012 · 6 comments
- U.S. military sees new appreciation May 28, 2012 · 47 comments
- New law seen as way to increase independence for those with disabilities May 29, 2012 · 7 comments
- On the street: How did you spend your Memorial Day? May 28, 2012 · 37 comments
- District Attorney Charles Branson to run for third term May 29, 2012 · 13 comments
- Kansas tax act most regressive in nation May 27, 2012
- Thread of pain ran through Jackson’s career June 28, 2009
- Friends mourn Lynn Bretz, former voice of KU May 28, 2012
- Hilltop executive director Pat Pisani stepping down May 28, 2012
- Town Talk: UPDATE: Frank Male files for county commission; keep an ear open for local sales tax talk; city hires new city engineer; wholesale water district buys land near Kaw; weekly land transfers May 29, 2012
- How to help: Guides needed for Lamplight Tour of Black Jack Battlefield and Nature Park May 27, 2012
- Library kicks off reading program May 27, 2012
- City, county mull upgrade to emergency radio system May 28, 2012
- Experts: Remedial college classes need fixing May 28, 2012
- Book helps family heal after tragedy May 28, 2012
