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- Blog: Oklahoma City tornado sparks discussion of building code standards at Lawrence City Hall May 22, 2013 · 5 comments
- City commissioner wants state to revoke nightclub's liquor license May 21, 2013 · 62 comments
- Planning Commission recommends approval of Menards store for south Lawrence May 20, 2013 · 70 comments
- Opinion: Amid crisis, Europe resists extremism May 21, 2013 · 64 comments
- City accepts recreation center bids, but won' t proceed with building until Fritzel provides infrastructure costs May 21, 2013 · 25 comments
- Blog: Why are graduations in the middle of the week? May 22, 2013 · 2 comments
- Sound Off: Covered signs May 21, 2013 · 6 comments
- Local organizations aim to support tornado victims May 21, 2013 · 11 comments
- House Republican leaders propose 1.5 percent cut to higher education for each of next two fiscal years May 21, 2013 · 24 comments
- Sound Off: Stoplight timing May 13, 2013 · 27 comments
- Tarik Black strong, physical May 22, 2013
- City accepts recreation center bids, but won' t proceed with building until Fritzel provides infrastructure costs May 21, 2013
- Opinion: Scandals undermine trust in Obama May 19, 2013
- Opinion: Wayne Selden sizes up recruits May 21, 2013
- Editorial: Judicial joust May 22, 2013
- House Republican leaders propose 1.5 percent cut to higher education for each of next two fiscal years May 21, 2013
- Fix-It Chick: Gutter repair May 20, 2013
- KU makes sudden change in Statehouse presence May 20, 2013
- Budget cuts force Head Start to close Edgewood Homes facility May 21, 2013
- LHS student earns perfect ACT score May 21, 2013
Lawrence hosts mayor of Greek sister city this week
A point of clarification: Mayor Mike Dever and City Commissioner Bob Schumm already have traveled to Iniades. They were part of a delegation of about 10 people who went there in late July. But city funds didn't pay for the trip. (City funds, I believe were used to purchase a small gift to present to the Greek municipality.)
We reported on the trip here: http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2012/jul...
The city budgets about $7,500 per year for the Sister Cities Program. The money is used to help administer the student exchange program, and also to host delegations such as the one in town this week. Thanks, Chad
May 22, 2013 at 12:22 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Douglas County oil production up 12 percent in 2012; outpaces statewide growth
Make a difference for what? On global oil prices? Of course not. On the Douglas County economy? Some. What's your point? Thanks, Chad
May 10, 2013 at 11:01 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Bowersock to host ribbon cutting for $25 million hydroelectric power plant on Friday
There is a city parking lot across the street from the plant at the corner of North Second and Locust streets. There also is the Visitors Center parking lot nearby, and on-street parking. Thanks, Chad
May 8, 2013 at 3:24 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Lawrence homes sales up 24 percent; selling prices also on the rise
It is worth remembering, as we pointed out in the article two days ago, that study was based on data that was in some cases one to two years old. The housing sales data is about one to three months old. For what it is worth . . . Chad
May 2, 2013 at 2 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
City of Lawrence begins using new automated trash truck
As noted in the article: "City officials, though, don’t anticipate layoffs as part of the new program. The city may reduce its workforce some through attrition, but that likely only would be a temporary reduction. The city will need additional drivers as it begins the curbside recycling program in late 2014." Also noted in the article, the city concedes trucks have to go up and down the same street to get trash from both sides of the street. It will be up to you to decide whether that makes these bad for the environment.
May 1, 2013 at 7:32 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Lawrence ranked second-worst-performing small metro area, according to new national economic index
I was just saying that everybody seems to get mad that Manhattan finishes ahead of us in these sort of rankings. That wasn't the case this time because they weren't ranked. That's all. Thanks, Chad.
April 30, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
City seeking grant money to improve 23rd and Haskell intersection in preparation for increased traffic from SLT
I'm not sure of your question, but the bypass will have an interchange outside of town. It will be about where Noria Road intersects with K-10 today. Or in other words, a bit east of the curve on K-10 east of the East Hills Business Park. But planners, I believe, also wanted ways for in-town motorists to access the SLT as well, thus the interchange at Haskell Avenue. Thanks, Chad
April 23, 2013 at 2:01 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Menard's project highlights city rule on vacant space; a look at how Lawrence ranks in state retail report
I've mentioned the deed restrictions that run on that property a few times. But my former colleague Mark Fagan did the most detailed piece on it. It is here: http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2008/feb...
Bottomline, I think most of the issues have been related to no compete clauses the developers agreed to in order to attract Best Buy to the site. Thanks, Chad.
April 22, 2013 at 2:45 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Chipotle files plans to build restaurant on 23rd Street
Your memories are correct. There was a lot of speculation about Chipotle going into the new building at 33rd and Iowa. But as we reported, Panda Express got the deal. Here's what we had on that: http://www2.ljworld.com/weblogs/town_... Thanks, Chad
April 17, 2013 at 10:57 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Lawrence's retail sales up 2.1 percent for first quarter
Sales tax isn't charged on gasoline. An excise tax is charged on gasoline. So these numbers wouldn't be inflated by gasoline prices. At least, that is my understanding. Thanks, Chad.
April 15, 2013 at 10:59 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )