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Mike Rigg
At what moment did you realize you wanted to become a journalist? And if there wasn't a specific point in time, what was the motivating factor?
When I was growing up in Denver, I used to go to Nuggets games all the time (what can I say, I enjoy pain). I always dreamed of how cool it would be to cover those games for a living.
When you really want to relax and let your hair down in Lawrence, where do you go and what do you do?
I'm one of those people who always has to be doing something. I love going on long runs, playing basketball, or just walking through downtown Lawrence.
What comes to your mind as the most memorable local story you've covered?
Roy Williams "I'm Stayin'" press conference in 2000. Who knew that he meant "I'm stayin' until something better comes along!"
If you couldn't be a reporter, what occupation would you want to try? A rocket scientist. Or a ski bum.
Which two people do you admire most? One should be someone you know. The other, someone you've never met.
My mother, because of her strength and enthusiasm, and Mickey Mantle, who I never had the chance to meet, but have long admired.
If you were stranded on a deserted island with only one song to listen to and one book to read for the duration, what would they be?
Song: anything by Tim McGraw. Book: "Bringing Down The House," while dreaming about Las Vegas.
If they were going to execute you tomorrow, rightly or wrongly, what would your last meal consist of?
A hot dog on a warm spring day at Hoglund Ballpark.
Recent stories
- East beats West in Native American All-Star game
- July 1, 2005
- The top Native American football players from across the country were in town for the Native American All-Star game Friday at Haskell Stadium. The East shut out the West, 42-0.
- Firebirds school 6Sports on basketball court
- June 9, 2005
- 6Sports reporters Kevin Romary, Mike Rigg and DJ Whetter participated Wednesday in this year’s Free State High’s girls basketball camp.
- Free State baseball tumbles
- May 27, 2005
- The Shawnee Mission Northwest Cougars beat the Firebirds, 5-4, Friday afternoon in the Class 6A state tournament at Hoglund Ballpark.
- Firebirds softball prevails, 5-3
- May 27, 2005
- The Firebirds beat the Grizzlies, 5-3, Friday night at Clinton Lake Sports Complex to advance in the Class 6A state tournament.
- Free State prepares for state championship
- May 26, 2005
- Free State High’s baseball team will face Shawnee Mission Northwest in the state championship at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Hoglund Ballpark.
- No word on possible charges for Moon Bar fight
- May 23, 2005
- The Lawrence Police Department has not indicated if J.R. Giddens will be charged in the stabbing incident last week. However, it is likely that even if Coach Bill Self chooses to punish Giddens, that the details of the punishment will not be made public.
- Big 12 finalizes replay system
- May 23, 2005
- The conference will use the replays on an experimental basis this season.
- LHS diver West places fourth at state
- May 22, 2005
- Lawrence High freshman Mallory West placed fourth in diving at the Kansas state meet Saturday at Hummer Sports Complex Natatorium in Topeka.
- Swimmers Robinson, Jackson get top honors at state meet
- May 22, 2005
- Free State High junior Ashley Robinson placed first in the 500 freestyle at the Kansas state meet Saturday in Topeka. Also, senior Ashley Jackson finished fourth in the 200 free and took third in the 500.
- Firebirds take league title
- May 10, 2005
- Free State High’s baseball team clinched its third consecutive Sunflower League championship with a 13-3 six-inning run-rule victory over Shawnee Mission East on Tuesday at FSHS.
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- On the street: Should residents or businesses who use too much water be fined? May 24, 2013 · 27 comments
- Simons' Saturday Column: KU’s legislative lobbying effort lacks clout, continuity May 25, 2013 · 15 comments
- Opinion: Why gay role models matter May 23, 2013 · 48 comments
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- Police department's case for a new facility not likely to show on next year's budget, officials say May 25, 2013 · 8 comments
- Senate Republicans approve sales tax increase, cuts in income tax rates, lower food sales tax May 23, 2013 · 60 comments
- Blog: GOP tax plans would increase taxes on low-wage Kansans, decrease taxes for high-income Kansans, report says May 23, 2013 · 35 comments
- Bill Self: Security tricky subject May 25, 2013
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- Club Magic manager says he's trying to turn around a new business at an old, and troubled, location May 25, 2013
- Graduation and 'stepping up' an all-school event at Bishop Seabury May 24, 2013
- Wichita might fine residents over use of water May 24, 2013
- Lawrence pastor seeks to reconnect youth to NAACP May 25, 2013
- Free State's Alexa Harmon-Thomas wins 100 hurdles; Firebirds girls remain in 1st May 25, 2013
- Kansas baseball moves to 2-0 in Big 12 tournament May 25, 2013
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