- Two men face charges in Sunday morning shooting May 22, 2013 · 7 comments
- City commissioner wants review of city's storm shelter policies in wake of Oklahoma tornado May 22, 2013 · 15 comments
- City commissioner wants state to revoke nightclub's liquor license May 21, 2013 · 76 comments
- On the street: Do you have plans in place in the event of a tornado? May 22, 2013 · 2 comments
- Editorial: Guns, speech May 23, 2013 · 5 comments
- U.S.' largest tanker base to be in Wichita May 23, 2013 · 5 comments
- Letter: Serious issue May 21, 2013 · 27 comments
- Will of the people May 21, 2013 · 21 comments
- Sound Off: Water fountains May 22, 2013 · 2 comments
- Republican tax plans would increase state revenue, analyses say May 22, 2013 · 9 comments
- LHS student earns perfect ACT score May 21, 2013
- Opinion: Wayne Selden sizes up recruits May 21, 2013
- Two men face charges in Sunday morning shooting May 22, 2013
- They said it ... about Tarik Black May 20, 2013
- No consensus on McLemore's draft position after lottery May 23, 2013
- Hillcrest teacher honored with annual 'Bobs' Award' May 22, 2013
- Tarik Black strong, physical May 22, 2013
Disgruntled Kansans take to Facebook with concerns about state agency
Yep, especially if you're over-qualified.
December 31, 2012 at 9:20 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Westar Energy customer outages down to 300 in Douglas County
It must be the wind because they cut down all the trees near the lines in my neighborhood and we don't have power.
December 20, 2012 at 7:26 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Lawrence school board to seek $92.5 million bond issue
"Free State and Lawrence high schools also would be slated for some expansion and remodeling, totaling about $4.5 million.
About $5 million would be dedicated for districtwide technology upgrades, such as enhanced wireless infrastructure at the two high schools and four middle schools.
An additional $5.7 million would be budgeted for mechanical, electrical and plumbing upgrades at the two high schools and four middle schools. Much of that, officials said, is needed to support and protect the new technology equipment."
Hmmm, let's see, $4.5 million plus $5 million plus $5.7 million equals.... Oh my heavens!!! It equals $15.2 million! Now, how much was "leftover" from the previous bond (back in 2004 or 2006) that was supposed to pay for expanding the Jr. High and High Schools and also for technology improvements at those schools? Why, I do believe it was $15 million, wasn't it?
But remember, this is a NEW school board. The people who made the biggest push for irresponsible choices are no longer on the board.
These things, especially for the elementary schools, are needed now (were needed ages ago) and just because the board made bad choices then, doesn't negate the need now.
December 18, 2012 at 5:44 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Blood test shows driver who hit KU student on Tennessee Street was drunk
Does it matter? He wasn't driving.
November 29, 2012 at 6:08 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
School improvement costs estimated at $85.4 million
Actually, Sunset Hill's enrollment increased this year.
November 27, 2012 at 10:10 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
‘Wireless babies’ provide life lessons
Why limit it to girls? This woud be a good experience for boys as well.
November 26, 2012 at 9:14 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Iwig dairy files for bankruptcy, plans to keep retail stores open for reorganization
I love their milk, however, once they stopped selling at Hy-Vee, I found it incredibly hard to drive to their Lawrence store. It is very much out of my way for any errands that I run. I am rarely on that side of town.
The Merc still sells it, but more often than not they are out of stock.
November 21, 2012 at 11:06 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Editorial: Promises pending
Could we please all just get along and work together to make our country better?
Obama was re-elected. Now quit grumbling and play nice and work together! If our country really is in as bad shape as you say and it could be compared to a sinking ship, then grab an oar and start helping to row us to shore! Quit arguing over who the captain is. Worry about that once the ship is seaworthy again, In the meantime ROW TOGETHER!
I, for one, am sick and tired of all this bickering among congress, at the federal and state levels. Can't you all see that both sides have good points? Work together for compromise for the good of ALL the people in this country.
Thank you.
November 8, 2012 at 7:13 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Dems blast website seeking examples of school waste
"On Wednesday, Brownback announced the establishment of a website where people can anonymously report their experiences with inefficient spending in the educational system to the Governor’s School Efficiency Task Force. The website is https://governor.ks/efficiency."
It's not anonymous when you need to submit your name, email, and home address on the form.
October 19, 2012 at 6:37 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Sound off: How much would the proposed recreation center cost individual homeowners over the next 20
A previous article says that $1.2 million in sales tax funds will be used. How does that translate to per individual?
October 13, 2012 at 2:03 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )