Lawrence Community Shelter moves into new home

I live in the area. As I was walking yesterday around 5pm, I had someone pass me headed towards Lawrence who I'm going to assume was homeless (backpack, walking, heavily clothed---the typical "walker" in this area doesn't dress that way OR carry a heavy backpack).

Later that evening I needed to go into Lawrence. On my return, I passed another person walking (dressed similarly with backpack and sack) who was headed back into Lawrence. I decided to just drive up near the new shelter. There was a person sitting on the curb on Franklin Rd (also heavily dressed).

My comment to my spouse when I got home, "It's the first day and it's started already." Those of you who think that there won't be some of the homeless roaming the area are WRONG!

December 30, 2012 at 8:25 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Man charged with aggravated assault in pistol-whipping at pool hall

I'm old enough to remember the Yuk Down (and the Yuk Up). Must be too old for Shenanigans. LOL

December 29, 2012 at 8:45 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

What do you think of the idea to build an ‘outer loop’ highway for $2 billion?

I traveled the new 59 this past Wednesday evening going from Lawrence to Baldwin. From the junction of Hwy 10 to the Baldwin exit it took me about 8 minutes. I counted 86 vehicles traveling towards Lawrence. Three of those were semi's. This was a little after 5:00pm.

December 14, 2012 at 5:38 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Family trying to find dog that bit woman

Please don't blame the dog. It may not normally be a biter. Sounds like it attacked the woman's dog (natural dog aggression) and then the woman got bit (probably trying to separate the dogs).

However, it IS the owner's fault for not having his dog under control (on a leash).

November 30, 2012 at 5:32 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Suspect in two Lawrence convenience store robberies arrested and charged

I didn't know there was a Gennessee St. in Lawrence. I thought maybe there was a typo error and it was suppose to be Tennessee St. The G and the T keys are under/over each other.

November 28, 2012 at 1:41 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

River City Jules: Saying farewell

I will miss your column! Good Luck with your musical. I may just come! : )

November 26, 2012 at 8:16 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Midland Railroad dining car to open in Baldwin City

Sounds like fun. I'm interested. How much?

November 15, 2012 at 11:50 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Prison chief says 10 percent budget cut would hurt public safety

Pull the corrections officers out of the yard and let them fight it out. Result: fewer inmates, problem solved.

November 8, 2012 at 3:08 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Opinion: There's no worse place than the road for KU football

They should play each other.

For a TIE!

November 4, 2012 at 8:10 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Easy-going: QB Michael Cummings proves unflappable

That's what we Jayhawk fans have been saying too.....give him a chance to compete! Go Michael....Rock Chalk!

November 3, 2012 at 12:34 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )