Kansas vs. Texas Tech
The following is the Kansas vs. Texas Tech episode of The Gridiron, produced by the Kansas University athletic department. THE GRIDIRON - KANSAS vs TEXAS TECH from Kansas Jayhawks on Vimeo. Continue reading
Realignment Today: 3:56 p.m. - Big Day in the Big 12. League unanimously agrees to grant of rights after moving to add TCU as 10th member
**3:56 p.m. Update:** KU athletic director Sheahon Zenger followed up Gray-Little's statement with a few comments of his own. Here's my story with Zenger's quotes: Intentionally quiet throughout most of the conference realignment chaos that had plagued the Big 12 conference during the past six weeks, Kansas ... Continue reading
October 6th Overnight Law Enforcement & Fire/Medical wrap up
Police in Lawrence had a pretty uneventful night. Things have been pretty quiet the last few days. Officers received information on a drug complaint in the 900 block of New Hampshire Street. I counted at least five officers involved at one point. Much of the radio traffic ... Continue reading
October 5th Overnight Law Enforcement & Fire/Medical wrap up
Lawrence Police conducted a number of vehicle stops overnight, at least two resulting in DUI related arrests. Police responded on a fireworks complaint just before midnight in the 2800 block of Louisiana Street. A case number was taken so it sounds like Police were able to catch ... Continue reading
Recycle, reuse, repurpose your existing decor
Reuse, repurpose, recycle. It doesn't matter how you say it, it's great advice, and this week I used this mantra in my fall decorating. As soon as the weather starts to change and fall approaches, I tend to feel a renewed energy. I use this energy to ... Continue reading
Cliff’s Notes: Turner Gill press conference, 10/4/11
Here is the Cliff's Notes version of Kansas football coach Turner Gill's comments at his weekly press conference today. If you want to get live updates from each week's press conference, be sure to follow us on Twitter (@kusports). Full press conference audio has been posted. • ... Continue reading
Bye-Bye Bounty: CSA Week 23 — Good-bye to summer
So long, summer, it was nice knowing you! Last Monday was our final CSA pickup of the season. There were fewer bags from [Rolling Prairie][1] than last year because of our unbearably hot summer, which stinks. But hey, we're lucky to have all these vegetable farmers around ... Continue reading
Realignment Today: 7:47 p.m. - Missouri curators authorize Brady Deaton to explore MU’s options
**7:47 p.m. Update:** Well, after four-plus hours, Missouri's board of curators officially authorized MU chancellor Brady Deaton to explore the school's options for moving to another conference or staying in the Big 12. This certainly isn't ground-breaking news, but it's not the news the Big 12 would've ... Continue reading
October 4th Overnight Law Enforcement & Fire/Medical wrap up
A pretty quiet night in Douglas County. Police responded on the usual vehicle stops, noise complaints and a few disturbances. Officers cited an address in the 2500 block of Redbud Lane for a continuing noise complaint and another address in the 1000 block of Delaware was cited ... Continue reading
Yes, I’m talking about caramel again. But it’s sooo goooood!
At the risk of being Madame Overkill, I’m here again to talk about dessert. I’ve been into dessert lately, which is weird, because generally I could care less about it. Like, less and less all the time. Until bam! About a month ago, the dessert bug struck, ... Continue reading
Will social media employee ruling set precedent?
When it comes to social media and the workplace, we're all aware that the possibility for thorny issues abounds, whether you're on the employer or employee side of the equation. And if we've been watching industry news, we can all probably point to at least a few ... Continue reading
Monday Rewind: Texas Tech
Forget the specifics of last Saturday’s loss to Texas Tech. By now, everybody knows the Jayhawks blew a 20-0 lead and gave up more than 500 yards of offense yet again. Flush it. While I probably could sit here and analyze exactly what went wrong, where it ... Continue reading
Meatless Monday recipe of the week: Avocado Tacos
It's supposed to be 80 today. And most of this week, in fact. And it's October. Because it's so hard to say goodbye to summer produce, may we suggest enjoying as much of it as you can this week before it turns cool again? These tacos hit ... Continue reading
Nuts! Beware of squirrels
I’m going to go ahead and call it: It’s going to be a long, cold winter. I’m not basing this brash prediction on my intensive study of NexRad Radar or my knowledge of El Niño or La Niña or even my slavish devotion to The Weather Channel. ... Continue reading
October 3rd Overnight Law Enforcement & Fire/Medical wrap up
Another quiet Monday morning in Douglas County. Police in Lawrence handled a few of the usual disturbances and vehicle stops. I did not hear a single noise complaint after 10 p.m.. LPD responded on a reported hit and run accident near Clinton Parkway and Kasold Drive. It ... Continue reading
October 2nd Overnight Law Enforcement & Fire/Medical wrap up
Police in Lawrence were kept busy for the majority of the overnight hours. 12 - Noise Complaints 14 - Disturbances, one involving weapons 15 - Vehicle Stops, three resulting in DUI arrests 2 - Drug complaints 2 - Fireworks complaints 2 - Animal complaints 1 - Report ... Continue reading
October 1st Overnight Law Enforcement & Fire/Medical wrap up
Police in Lawrence conducted a number of bar checks last night, writing several alcohol violations. Rural Leavenworth County Fire and EMS responded on an injury accident on 24/40 Highway near Loring Road just before midnight. Three people were said to have suffered minor injuries. Loring Road just ... Continue reading
Facebook apps jungle to get a little quieter
When you log in to Facebook on Saturday (and if you're reading this, you probably will), you might notice things are a little different. Quieter, even. And if your News Feed is clogged with notifications about what your friends are doing in apps you don't care about ... Continue reading
Realignment Today: 1:59 p.m. - The latest on Mizzou and the extensive expansion rumors surrounding the Big 12
**1:59 p.m. Update:** Amidst all the talk of the Cougars joining the Big 12, BYU is holding strong on its vague and safe stance. http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsbyusports/52661404-65/byu-football-conference-expansion.html.csp The article above talks a little about where BYU stands, but, really, the Cougars seem to be falling back on the statement ... Continue reading
September 30th Overnight Law Enforcement & Fire/Medical wrap up
Nothing to out of the ordinary for Douglas County last night. Police in Lawrence handled most of the fairly usual, every night calls. Noise complaints, disturbances and numerous vehicle stops. There were several bar checks which resulted in alcohol violations as well. LPD investigated a non injury ... Continue reading
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