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- KU student killed in crash on U.S. Highway 59 May 17, 2013 · 10 comments
- Budget provision would block state funding for Common Core standards May 16, 2013 · 73 comments
- Police to aggressively enforce seat-belt laws in 2013 Click It or Ticket campaign May 17, 2013 · 21 comments
- Opinion: Benghazi, IRS: Son of Watergate? May 15, 2013 · 96 comments
- Senate approves bill banning use of tax dollars to advocate for gun control May 17, 2013 · 40 comments
- Opinion: Benghazi triggers a major credibility crisis May 18, 2013 · 9 comments
- Affordable Care Act bringing jobs to Lawrence May 16, 2013 · 72 comments
- KU student arrested after fight sends Lawrence man to trauma center May 17, 2013 · 8 comments
- Motorcycle accident briefly closes Kansas Turnpike; one person critically injured May 18, 2013 · 3 comments
- Blog: City recreation leaders not in favor of lighted tennis court plan near Lawrence High May 16, 2013 · 52 comments
- McLemore shows off athleticism at NBA combine May 17, 2013
- McLemore speaks about AAU coach, agent allegations May 17, 2013
- KU student arrested after fight sends Lawrence man to trauma center May 17, 2013
- Setting the stage: Clever tips will draw attention to your home for sale January 22, 2009
- Police to aggressively enforce seat-belt laws in 2013 Click It or Ticket campaign May 17, 2013
- Chiefs sign KU football's Opurum as fullback May 17, 2013
- Kansas men's golfer Gilbert moves up at NCAA regional May 18, 2013
- KU student killed in crash on U.S. Highway 59 May 17, 2013
- Affordable Care Act bringing jobs to Lawrence May 16, 2013
- Son, father accused of luring girls into prostitution January 22, 2005
Lawhorn's Lawrence: Bowersock name not forgotten to this family
Great article Chad, enjoy reading about Lawrence's early history.
December 10, 2012 at 9:09 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Town Talk: Changes on tap at Jet Lag Lounge location; Family Dollar moving into Eudora; leader trying to jump start Sesquicentennial Point project
I might take issue with the name, unless it's anything like the fine establishment that is R Bar in KC. If only Lawrence had that classy of a joint...
August 31, 2011 at 9:34 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Anna Undercover: It Will Require Push-Ups
Let me know if you want a running buddy. Could always use another person to run with. Way more interesting to run and talk at the same time.
June 9, 2010 at 11:19 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Lecompton man still in serious condition after motorcycle accident
Not trying to wade into a discussion here, merely inform as a two-wheel rider.
First off, not all full-face helmets restrict peripheral vision, some helmets are worse than others. 3/4 and 1/2 helmets are common choices as well, which some claim to be less restrictive. It really comes down to a riders personal comfort level and decision.
There's also lots of protection available to a rider outside of just a helmet. Legs can be protected by abrasion-resistant pants, which often look just like blue-jeans and are available with both padding and impact armor. Likewise, reinforced and armored jackets are available, as are gloves and boots.
None of this will keep a rider 100% injury free, it's still going to hurt if you have an incident, but wearing the right protective gear can go a long way towards minimizing injuries.
Ride like you're invisible!
November 10, 2009 at 11:12 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Emergency crews respond to multiple injury, car versus motorcycle accident
Boston-
I don't expect somebody else's insurance to pay for it. It's my responsibility to either maintain adequate coverage as a motorcycle rider to handle any accident(read: higher than a non-rider), or be self-insured through prudent investment and years of saving.
But insurance is a discussion for another thread.
November 7, 2009 at 12:46 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Emergency crews respond to multiple injury, car versus motorcycle accident
I'm an avid rider, commuting 60 miles a day on two-wheels. I firmly believe in wearing as much protective gear as possible at all times. Minimum riding gear includes long thick denim pants, full-face helmet, armored kevlar jacket, kevlar gloves, and ankle covering boots. Doesn't matter if I'm going to the store or riding 100 miles, same gear all the time.
That said, I am 100% against a mandatory helmet law. Personal freedom means the freedom to make stupid decisions and to make decisions people might disagree with. I'd bet that very few riders would disagree that they're safer with a helmet, but many make the choice not to wear them for a variety of reasons, some accurate, most not. Regardless, it is not the state/government's place to make that decision for them or anybody else.
BUT, just to further clarify, I feel for the families of the riders. Riding without a helmet/protective gear is a very selfish and stupid thing to do. As much as I disagree with the rider's choices to ride without them and am saddened they're injured, it was their choice to do so and their choice to accept the risks that come along with that decision.
November 7, 2009 at 10:13 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Detroit students on field trip to KU
Yes, nice story and all, but how does one gain access to that wicked looking rock wall as a non-KU student?
June 17, 2009 at 3:40 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
City commission considering study before moving ahead on sewage plant
I'm shocked....
February 28, 2008 at 1:38 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Oread Inn developers have eye on ECM
A little funding for ECM might go a long way towards this being put to rest...yes, I'm looking at all of you that have attended ECM over the years...time to dig in your pockets and help support this program.
November 9, 2007 at 8:37 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Businesses take advantage of city's sprinkler rebate
Glad the vacant Masonic Temple was selected....
October 18, 2007 at 9:02 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )