Instant reaction: ESPN.com’s Jason King talks about what the Andrew Wiggins signing means for KU
ESPN.com college basketball reporter Jason King (@JasonKingESPN on Twitter) took some time to talk about the Kansas men's basketball team signing No. 1 prospect Andrew ...
Lawrence retail spending off to strong start in 2013; up 3.1 percent for the year
Here I thought I was the only one who visited my banker around Valentine’s Day. I’ve found that a home equity loan is useful when ...
Tea Party at The Internal Revenue Service: The Basics
As the flow of details in the "IRS scandal" continue to emerge, I think it's worth taking a look at exactly what all the fuss ...
Knology changes its name to WOW!; lifts usage caps on Internet service
The changes keep on coming in the Lawrence Internet market. The largest Internet service provider in Lawrence has just announced that it is removing all ...
Rivals.com’s Eric Bossi discusses Andrew Wiggins and his potential impact if he commits to KU
Rivals.com's No. 1-ranked recruit Andrew Wiggins will announce his college decision at approximately 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, with Kansas as one of the final four schools ...
Leaders plan talks as legislative session grinds on
Topeka — The legislative wrap-up session entered its second week and the major items have yet to be wrapped up. Gov. Sam Brownback, Senate President ...
City estimates it may cost hundreds of thousands of dollars per year to keep concealed weapons out of city buildings
It appears the city soon will have to buy hundreds thousands of dollars worth of security measures. Either that, or the city will have to ...
WWWCD? What Would Walter Cronkite Do?
Reporters covering the investigation of the major al Qaeda victory at Benghazi should ask themselves: "what would Walter Cronkite do" if he were covering the ...
Wicked Broadband project seeks $500,000 city grant; downtown hotel project seeks adjustment to incentives package; historical society seeks $20k for new exhibit
Reading the agenda for Tuesday night’s Lawrence City Commission meeting is kind of like reading my household’s credit card bill: There are plenty of questions, ...
‘Pay Heed’ returns with more KU dancing, locker room footage
The Kansas University athletic department and Jeff Forbes have released the latest installment of the "Pay Heed" video series, and it's definitely worth a look, ...
Let’s Go Camping: Several former Jayhawks set for first taste of life in the NFL
• CINCINNATI BENGALS — May 10-12 Tanner Hawkinson, OL Like several other NFL teams, the Bengals open rookie mini camp Friday, when fifth-round draft pick ...
Douglas County oil production up 12 percent in 2012; outpaces statewide growth
Maybe I’ve been prospecting for oil wrong all these years. You remember how Jed Clampett on the Beverly Hillbillies struck it rich when he was ...
Lawrence restaurant updates: La Parilla’s new location, plans for a Sandbar Sub shop and 60 years for Johnny’s Tavern
Downtown Lawrence’s restaurant scene is heating up. Here’s a look at a few updates: • La Parilla has moved into its new location at 724 ...
What’s on tap for Craft Beer Week? Two new collaborative brews and more
Lawrence brewers are ringing in American Craft Beer Week with two envelope-pushing creations I got to sneak-preview this morning. (Though neither one of these contains ...
Preseason projection says KU’s 2013 football schedule loaded with bowl teams once again
According to Jerry Palm of CBSsports.com, the 2013 season will be another rough one for the Kansas University football team. It's not that Palm projected ...
KU links: Professor sticks up for Neanderthals in NYT; blogging Topeka high-schooler picks Yale over KU
Surely you don't have too much time to waste with the end of the KU semester approaching, so we'll get right on with your weekly-or-so ...
Contentious issue of lighted tennis courts near LHS to be discussed again by city commissioners
One after another, speakers with fingertips that lighted up stepped to the lectern at Lawrence City Hall last night. It was like a herd of ...
Bowersock to host ribbon cutting for $25 million hydroelectric power plant on Friday
Here’s one company that won’t be sad at all if it rains on its ribbon cutting. The folks at the Bowersock Mills and Power Company ...
Cooking away the CSA, week 4: Pizza dough can be the kitchen sink of CSA eating
Last week in our CSA, we received whole-wheat flour, pea greens, spinach, salad greens, chives and green onions. You might look at that list and ...
City to use eminent domain to take over dilapidated East Lawrence property; Just Food seeks $25,000 in CDBG funding to expand dairy, meat offerings
Well, Town Talk is playing catch-up today. As I previously reported, I was off on Friday to help park cars at the annual Lawrence Auto ...
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- Editorial: Guns, speech May 23, 2013 · 23 comments
- Blog: Brownback signs 'Celebrate Freedom Week' bill May 23, 2013 · 3 comments
- Long-term plan suggests toll lanes on K-10 corridor May 23, 2013 · 12 comments
- Blog: Plans filed for restaurant/retail on South Iowa site once proposed for Olive Garden May 23, 2013 · 27 comments
- Republican tax plans would increase state revenue, analyses say May 22, 2013 · 41 comments
- Opinion: Why gay role models matter May 23, 2013 · 26 comments
- City commissioner wants state to revoke nightclub's liquor license May 21, 2013 · 86 comments
- CEO Gene Meyer honored for leading Lawrence Memorial Hospital to success May 23, 2013 · 2 comments
- 59 minors, several local businesses, cited for alcohol violations in state regulator's patrols in May May 23, 2013 · 3 comments
- Weekday graduations get mixed reviews from parents and families May 22, 2013 · 22 comments
- Kobler to lead shift toward 'technology-rich' classrooms May 23, 2013
- Former Lawrence resident Sri Srinivasan confirmed for prestigious D.C. Court of Appeals May 23, 2013
- 100 years ago: 'The vulturous Kaw triumped' over Billie Bob Atkinson May 23, 2013
- No consensus on McLemore's draft position after lottery May 23, 2013
- Off the Beaten Plate: Black Forest Crepe at A.B.'s May 23, 2013
- Two men face charges in Sunday morning shooting May 22, 2013
- House Republican leaders propose 1.5 percent cut to higher education for each of next two fiscal years May 21, 2013
- KU football adds Miami Ohio wide receiver Nick Harwell May 22, 2013
- Opinion: Why gay role models matter May 23, 2013
- Families invited to free 'Wild Gardens' event at KU Natural History Museum May 23, 2013









