Wicked Broadband project seeks $500,000 city grant; downtown hotel project seeks adjustment to incentives package; historical society seeks $20k for new exhibit

I can't get over the jealousy you all have for Compton. You hate him because he is successful! And do you know why he is successful? It's because he makes smart business decisions just like he is doing here. He's playing within the law to try to make his deals as good as he can. Wouldn't you do the same thing?
His net worth doesn't matter in this decision at all. What matters is whether or not this project is financially sound? End of discussion!

May 11, 2013 at 8:16 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Lawrence man punched in face by stranger on Massachusetts Street

We should have an answer on who did the punching as soon as we review the tape from the video camera system we paid for and had installed downtown. Remember that's why we paid to have it installed to help these kinds of crimes exactly! What? You mean the camera didn't capture this heinous act? But we paid the money, and we .......had it installed, and ......we did everything right. Our police chief cited the example of it solving abduction cases so certainly it can solve a battery charge. What did you say? The crime didn't take place right in front of the camera so its of no use? All it recorded was an empty street? But we paid ...and we reviewed it.....and its supposed to work! I know. We just need another camera where this took place so we can catch it next time. Cameras for all! And on every corner!
Great article too btw! Informative and insightful ! I'm still looking for the story talking about how the spring rains are driving the earthworms to the surface.

April 28, 2013 at 9:50 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Simons' Saturday Column: Menards again reveals city’s stunted retail thinking

Government get the hell out of the way! Let our economy run on its principles of unrestricted fair competition. I'm sure Menard's spent a ton of money on feasibility studies ensuring they could survive against Home Depot right next door before spending the money to build a 190,0000 sq ft store, and employing 250 people.
The city seems more concerned about limiting commercial development saying the population isn't big enough to support it than they are concerned about growing the size of the city so that we can support it! With that type of thinking this city will never grow!

April 28, 2013 at 9:19 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Obama coming to Lawrence to visit KU on Friday

I hope he does what he says instead of just using the bully pulpit to blow out more rhetoric

April 16, 2013 at 7:17 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

McLemore declares for NBA Draft

We can all second guess his decision. Only time will tell if it was the right one. For now and always I wish him the best, and for his family too. Rock Chalk Jayhawk! Best of luck, Ben!

April 11, 2013 at 7:02 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Undercover task force cites 17 businesses for selling alcohol to minors

What are Jensen's, River City Wine, University Liquor, and Myers North doing selling 3.2 beer? They are full strength stores obviously selling hard liquor as well. Seems awfully deceptive that these full strength stores are selling 3.2 beer. I'll never buy beer at any of these stores again! I wonder is all the beer they sell 3.2? They must have a full strength license to sell wine and hard liquor so why even mess with 3.2 beer? Why not just sell the full strength beer? Rather strange to me.

April 6, 2013 at 8:01 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Opinion: Drone policy must be debated

When I read this article I could not help but be reminded of this video.

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March 13, 2013 at 9:11 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Opinion: Drone policy must be debated

President Obama has overstepped his powers beyond words. He, of all people, should promote and protect the rights of Americans. Does he not love and did he not swear to protect American's rights? The fact that the leader of our country could even consider such an act is unfathomable.
I have never found myself so disrespectful of an American President as I have of Obama!

March 13, 2013 at 7:41 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Lawrence restaurant Dempsey's signs deal to open new location in Lincoln, Neb.

You can't get my teenage boys out of the place. They love the burgers, the fries, the pool table, the foosball table, ....all of it! And as a dad I can go there too, and enjoy an exotic beer or nice glass of wine with my meal. I tell people about it all the time, but it seems to get missed even by some of the locals. Its the building just north of the post office on Vermont. If you are looking for an affordable restaurant for the family with great burgers and fries, you have to give this place a try. Glad to hear about the new patio coming.
They don't have a big lunch following, but their dinners are busy. I think they get a good nighttime bar crowd in there too for the college kids. By that time I'm in bed though!
My wife loves the burger salad too! I always just get the special!

March 4, 2013 at 1:48 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Menards files plans for Lawrence store next to Home Depot near 31st and Iowa streets

No, they shouldn't just say 'yes'. But should Lawrence be turning down job growth just because? And tell me Home Depot couldn't use some competition! Let the free market dictate the cream from the chaff. My money is on Menards, but time will tell.

February 20, 2013 at 5:45 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )