Concealed-carry permit applications continue to decline after breaking state records

Of course the number of requests has dwindled. There are only so many people in this state and probably everyone who wants a license has applied by now.

And I don't see a rush of people moving here with all the things the Legislature has done recently.

June 7, 2013 at 12:12 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

NRA-backed Kansas law raises tough free-speech issues

People are going to look to Kansas,”

Yes, they are. And between this and the other stupid things the Legislature has done, they are going to say, RUN. And then shake their heads in shock and awe.

June 6, 2013 at 5:31 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Lawrence police add new class of 12 recruits, one veteran officer

Oh, and Lawrence is not unique in this. Most of the larger cities run their own academy for the reasons stated above. I believe it is just out of their operating budget

June 5, 2013 at 9:53 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Lawrence police add new class of 12 recruits, one veteran officer

No, I don't think the funds from tickets pays for all the training. It helps, but each City or County also has to pay for each person as well.

June 5, 2013 at 9:41 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Homeless shelter, nearing capacity, gets more bus passes; city rejects tennis court lights

Near capacity. Who was it that said "If you build it they will come" ?? And surprise !!! They need more money than originally talked about. Wow, who would have thought that ???

June 5, 2013 at 9:38 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

City discussing new police facility

Consolidation. I wonder just what he has in mind there. That sounds like such a simple, workable solution to a lot of things, but in practicality it is difficult. And that is about the best case scenario. Depending on what he is thinking about, I have seen it work and I have also seen it dismantled after a time because it didn't work as dreamed.

June 5, 2013 at 5:42 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Lawrence police add new class of 12 recruits, one veteran officer

Jstanobservation- can't speak to the cost, but the big difference is at Hutchinson you get a generic, one size fits all kind of training. They have to deal with everyone from a 2 person department to a 100 person department, and Sheriff's Offices. With training locally you get all the State required stuff, plus all the local ordinances and how this department works. Plus, a lot of the instructors are people they will be working with when graduated. It is a much better atmosphere and learning environment locally.

June 4, 2013 at 8:06 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Lawrence police add new class of 12 recruits, one veteran officer

Congrats to all !! Especially Myra. Glad to see you aboard.
(From the old guy who worked where you interned. -emphasis on Old, if you are trying to figure it out.)

It will be tough, but glad to see you all here.
(Now get ready for all the haters to come on here.)

June 4, 2013 at 3:15 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Letter: Looking at Kansas

"Lawrence baffles me."

Well, that says it for me. Lawrence is the ONLY place I want to live in Kansas.

June 4, 2013 at 11:19 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Man facing felony drug charges in connection with Saturday incident at Lawrence McDonald's

I think they need to change the style of their music, ASAP !!

June 4, 2013 at 11:11 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )