State funding cuts will affect county budget in 2014

There is approximately 35 years worth of testing if Gaughan rescinds the idiotic waste of taxpayer money Mr. Gaughan supported with his Heritage Fund vote. It's about choices, not just adding to the mil levy.

May 8, 2013 at 11:24 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Police, city officials, plan for celebrations if Jayhawks advance in tournament

Cold Stone better cuff that bear to its chair, saw it getting a piggy back ride last year until the police surveillance cameras gots its first collar & justified the expense of their installation.

March 28, 2013 at 7:37 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Lawrence officer who died in auto accident had blood-alcohol level three times legal limit

If you're a LPD Officer, you're not telling the truth. If not an officer you don't know what you're talking about. It's called a "personnel matter" and the "slip up" costs you 3-5 days off without pay. Heck, the blue line even follows one into retirement when it's called a "medical emergency" for going OK Corral in your house. LPD Officers only get fired when it can't snuff it out before the public or the LJWorld gets it first.

February 28, 2013 at 5:45 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Local government employees racked up more than $3 million in overtime in 2012

The interesting thing about the article which is not mentioned is the fact some of those named are close to retirement or have recently retired. KP&F averages the last 3 years pay (including overtime), for retirement pay purposes and as a result some will get as much or more than their regular "normal" pay. Working the retirement'system' overtime angle has been a police department staple for years. As for federal reimbursement by the Feds, will the LJWorld print some of those reimbursement checks for all to see?

February 24, 2013 at 2:47 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

City issues permits for $11 million in apartment construction, $600K expansion at Hallmark

Hallmark pulls a $600,000 building expansion permit to bring above living-wage salaries and benefits to Lawrence and does NOT get a local government handout ala Compton, Fritzel and company with empty promises of job creation. Clear indication of what's wrong with City Hall.

February 22, 2013 at 2:52 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Lawrence police call second public meeting on downtown surveillance cameras

Perhaps one can be pointed at Schumm's office above Buff Bob's and we can actually see how many times Mr. Fritzel goes up there to give marching orders.

December 16, 2012 at 10:49 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

City Commissioner Hugh Carter takes job with Lawrence Chamber of Commerce; announces he won't seek re-election in April

Finally, a decision I can support. Now for a nice, superdooper holiday gift, take Cromwell with you.

December 13, 2012 at 6 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Topeka police say man who fired a gun and assaulted a police car was high

Wouldn't this be classified as a Medical Emergency and the man being taken to a medical facility in lieu of jail? No? I guess I missed the part of the story about this guy being a "former police chief."

Dude, don't talk to the police and assert the "Olin Defense." Works every time, oh wait, you're not in Lawrence. Sucks for you.

November 19, 2012 at 3:52 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Residents get answers on proposed rec center

It should be put to a vote. JO CO valuation is most likely the highest in the state, so you wouldn't feel the "it's only the cup of coffee per week argument" put forth by supporters. Quality of life, really? City's own study shows 34 weekends already planned to be used for "regional" & "national" tournaments with more likely to be added. If even 10 more addeded, then that quality of life must be squeezed into the remaining 8 weeks of the year. So just when does that quality translate to those paying the freight? This palace may free up more "pick up" basketball, but it sure doesn't translate into more place for the "turned away kids" Corliss spews as the city rec leagues play on weekends, right?

November 9, 2012 at 8:52 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Town Talk: More recreation center talk in advance of tonight's forum

52 weeks in a year, 34 planned tournaments equals 18 weekends for local taxpayers use. Sure is one heck of a deal for those paying the freight, uh Mayor Schump? So, just when the heck do the locals get to use this facility?

I cannot attend tonight, but anyone opposed to this money pit needs to show up en masse and let our local leaders know that this matter should be on a ballot and not controlled by the few.

November 8, 2012 at 4:47 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )