Lawrence man arrested after rollover accident on Connecticut Street

Toe's attitude explains why the US has a prison population 5 times the rate of those dangerous countries like France, Germany, and Spain. And they don't even have concealed carry laws to protect them.

February 14, 2013 at 10:27 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

City releases draft agreement related to bidding of proposed recreation center; other agreements between Fritzel entity and KU not yet released

Chad, I answered one of my own questions. RCP, a Kansas LLC, is owned by a single member, KU Endowment Association.

I scratch my head why the entity RCP even needs to exist. (perhaps to protect the overall IRS 501c status of KUEA in a not so clearly tax-exempt transaction) But I now understand why the existence of RCP could also call into question the previously assumed property tax exemption status of the Bliss part of the project in the eyes of the State of Kansas.

February 13, 2013 at 11:09 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

City releases draft agreement related to bidding of proposed recreation center; other agreements between Fritzel entity and KU not yet released

I may be losing track of the chess pieces, Chad, so help me out:

1) wasn't there a mention on the KU side of things that it would not be KU Endowment Association (KUEA), but a different entity (I believed it was described somewhere as a "subsidiary" of KUEA. But understanding that not for profits with IRS charitable status don't generally have "subsidiaries." I am guessing this will therefore be an entirely different organized entity which has a board of directors closely associated with the board/management of KUEA, but not KUEA. Has the name of this "new" entity been identified to the public anywhere in the process?

2) Hasn't the actual named entity involved on the Bliss side of things also changed since submission to the city last fall? Is this "Bliss 2"

3) Looking at the signature page of the draft agreement you posted, I noticed that the City of Lawrence is described as a Limited Liability Company, and not a Kansas municipality. Have one of those attorneys on that page explain it to you.

February 13, 2013 at 10:56 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

City commissioner unexpectedly raises issue of Lawrence drinking water fluoridation

The only organization I know which has opposed floridation is the John Birch Society. You know, the one associated with the Koch family in Wichita.

February 6, 2013 at 11:50 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Statehouse Live: Bill would require KU to play Wichita State University in basketball

This idea has gone up the flag pole several times in the past few decades. The Wichita legislators involved get lots of free publicity. Newspaper reporters write lots of stories. Everyone has angst and opinions. The idea goes nowhere. A win-win-win situation.

February 6, 2013 at 8:52 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Freebirds Burrito set to open Jan. 31 in downtown Lawrence; company looking for co-tenant for building

Yet another attempt to up-sell a taco.

January 2, 2013 at 12:22 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Should Lawrence pass a $92.5 million bond proposal for local public schools?

This should have been on the November ballot.

January 1, 2013 at 10:41 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Two Lawrence residences attract HGTV attention

His yard is cool. It is not a junk yard. I live nearby.

December 27, 2012 at 4:53 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Legislature facing tough tax choices in 2013

Trabert is such a maroon.

December 27, 2012 at 10:14 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Lawrence gun sales climb after Connecticut school shooting

The US possesses more than half of the worlds hand/assault guns.

Wow. Sure makes us safe, doesn't it. Lets buy more.

December 22, 2012 at 11:46 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )