Two new senior housing projects getting under way in Lawrence
There are more signs that Lawrence is growing older. There are at least two new projects in the senior housing industry in Lawrence. City commissioners ...
Still more than 500 without power in south central Lawrence
5 a.m. update - Westar Energy now shows approximately 542 customers without power. 4 a.m. update -Lawrence Police report that the vehicle was abandoned when ...
Brownback signs ‘Celebrate Freedom Week’ bill
Gov. Sam Brownback signed a bill Thursday that establishes "Celebrate Freedom Week" during the week of Sept. 17 and requires schools to teach students about ...
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GOP tax plans would increase taxes on low-wage Kansans, decrease taxes for high-income Kansans, report says
Topeka — Taxes will increase for low-wage Kansans and decrease for those with higher incomes under plans being considered by Republican state legislators, according to ...
Will Andrew Wiggins average over/under 18 points next season?
I guess Andrew Wiggins is kind of a big deal. Not only has he moved the Kansas men's basketball team from 30-to-1 odds to win ...
More on city recreation center bids, and a possible city policy on drone use?
Tuesday night’s Lawrence City Commission meeting ended up being like a baked bean dish at this weekend’s Memorial Day barbecue: It was too much for ...
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Plans filed for restaurant/retail on South Iowa site once proposed for Olive Garden
I don’t think that's the smell of Olive Garden’s all-you-can-eat breadsticks in the air, but I can’t be certain. My wife is taking no chances: ...
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Richard Wagner’s 200th birthday - May 22
Wagner's 200th birthday - May 22, 1813 Several years ago, some friends and I started listening to operas every Saturday evening on DVDs. Before we ...
Clemson University hires KU professor to lead biology department
Clemson University in South Carolina has hired away a professor in KU's molecular biosciences department, according to this Clemson news release. Robert Cohen, a professor ...
Why are graduations in the middle of the week?
Apparently there has been some amount of grumbling among parents and others about the fact that the Lawrence school district is holding high schol graduation ...
Senate, House dealing on tax and budget issues as wrap-up session continues
Topeka — Senate Republicans on Wednesday proposed a 6.25 percent state sales tax rate and a 5.7 percent rate on food. House Republican leaders said ...
Oklahoma City tornado sparks discussion of building code standards at Lawrence City Hall
It didn’t take long for the tales of tragedy in Moore, Okla., to cause at least one city leader to begin asking questions of whether ...
Another Memorial Day
Another Memorial Day is upon us. We are busy throwing mud at each other about the size, scope and operation of our government. Meanwhile, despite ...
Lawrence hosts mayor of Greek sister city this week
There was a bit of pomp and circumstance in the air at City Hall on Tuesday. An official delegation from Lawrence’s sister city of Iniades, ...
Cooking away the CSA, week 6: Salad season
It's officially salad season, my friends! Sure, we've been getting greens for weeks, but we're really rolling now. And, if you've been following this space ...
Homosexuals in Boy Scouts a Bad Idea
Do those who want the Boy Scouts to allow openly homosexual boys to participate understand why it's the Boy Scouts rather than the Boy and ...
Push-back on Common Core not unique to Kansas
Opponents of the Common Core standards in reading and math haven't given up on their last-minute push to get something through the Kansas Legislature this ...
KU links: Retired prof discusses tornado safety; business dean in state Chamber video
Summer, at least in KU school-year terms, is upon us. But we soldier on as normal here at Heard on the Hill, albeit a bit ...
FreedomWorks urges Legislature to reject Common Core reading and math standards
Topeka — The Tea-party affiliated FreedomWorks is urging Kansas legislators to reject Common Core reading and math standards. "Help us protect Kansan students from Common ...
Lawrence home sales continue rise in 2013, builders begin to pick up pace on new construction
Maybe 13 is a lucky number in this case. Lawrence home sales for the 13th month in a row have posted year-over-year gains, but the ...
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- Club Magic manager says he's trying to turn around a new business at an old, and troubled, location May 25, 2013 · 72 comments
- Former area Boy Scouts react to decision allowing gay scouts May 24, 2013 · 58 comments
- On the street: Should residents or businesses who use too much water be fined? May 24, 2013 · 29 comments
- Local Board of Realtors collecting items today for tornado survivors in Oklahoma City area May 23, 2013 · 9 comments
- Senate Republicans approve sales tax increase, cuts in income tax rates, lower food sales tax May 23, 2013 · 61 comments
- Opinion: Why gay role models matter May 23, 2013 · 49 comments
- Opinion: Discrimination more than just poor service May 25, 2013 · 19 comments
- Wichita might fine residents over use of water May 24, 2013 · 21 comments
- Simons' Saturday Column: KU’s legislative lobbying effort lacks clout, continuity May 25, 2013 · 17 comments
- Police department's case for a new facility not likely to show on next year's budget, officials say May 25, 2013 · 12 comments
- Lawrence pastor seeks to reconnect youth to NAACP May 25, 2013
- Simons' Saturday Column: KU’s legislative lobbying effort lacks clout, continuity May 25, 2013
- Free State girls capture 6A state track title; Harmon-Thomas adds two more May 25, 2013
- Kobler to lead shift toward 'technology-rich' classrooms May 23, 2013
- Opinion: New Orleans has inspiring rebirth May 5, 2013
- Graduation and 'stepping up' an all-school event at Bishop Seabury May 24, 2013
- Wichita might fine residents over use of water May 24, 2013
