Kobach testifies against immigration bill before U.S. Senate committee
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach was in Washington, D.C., yesterday testifying against an immigration bill before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee. Kobach cited the ...
Nunemaker Center wins KU energy savings contest
Yesterday was Earth Day, and it was also the day results were announced and winners were recognized in the now-annual competition among KU campus buildings ...
KU events this week: climate change and energy talks during Earth Day week
You know, we're less than a month away from KU's commencement, and I'm getting emotional because on Wednesday morning will be the next-to-last Heard on ...
Big revenue decrease projected for fiscal year starting July 1
Topeka — Last week's revenue projections by state fiscal officials showed little change in Kansas' revenue forecast. But budgetary storm clouds are right over the ...
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Menard’s project highlights city rule on vacant space; a look at how Lawrence ranks in state retail report
Build it, and it will be empty. That's the motto of Lawrence, at least in one way. City planners will be reminded of that tonight. ...
Swampyville’s - “The Flower Garden”!
From the Swampyville Gazette! You're the Poet! Fill in the below blanks with the following words or use your own words. Demands, grave, grow, hands, ...
Firefighters evacuate sleeping man from his burning Baldwin City home
Several area fire departments have responded to a reported structure fire in Baldwin City this morning. The call was dispatched as a possible structure fire ...
Brownback says higher sales tax needed in case state loses school finance lawsuit
Topeka — Gov. Sam Brownback continues to try to build his case for making the 6.3 percent state sales tax permanent, instead of letting it ...
Group finalizing lease for East Lawrence space to house incubator for artists, inventors, craftsmen
Finally, a gym where they won’t look at me funny when I wear my biker shorts with my tool belt. No, it won’t have treadmills ...
KU links: KU offering multiyear athletic scholarships; Topeka college-choice blogger accepted to Yale
At the end of a busy week, here's your weekly-or-so roundup of KU news, notes and mentions from around the Internet. • KU is leading ...
Superman a Kansas Jayhawks fan? Also, columnist says FGCU should be elated to get Joe Dooley
A few links for your Thursday ... • The "Man of Steel" movie trailer was released Tuesday, and already it has caused a lot of ...
The fight over sales tax has consumed Kansas politics for three years
It's amazing how much of the political fighting in Kansas is wrapped up in one penny that most Kansans pay every day without a fuss. ...
Roberts, Moran vote against expanded background checks in gun sales
U.S. Sens. Pat Roberts and Jerry Moran, both Kansas Republicans, voted against gun legislation that would have expanded background checks and other restrictions. The measure, ...
Dance studio for adults expands into space at Orchards Corner in West Lawrence
Back in the day, when the little space in the Orchards Corner Shopping Center at Bob Billings and Kasold housed the Brass Apple restaurant, there ...
KU Quidditch team’s magical run ends in World Cup’s round of 8
We've told you a couple times before about the exploits of the squad of KU students who play the once-fictional Harry Potter sport of Quidditch, ...
KU outlines significant cuts if Legislature cuts higher education funding
Topeka — Kansas University's National Cancer Institute designation would be at significant risk if budget cuts proposed by House Republican leaders were enacted into law, ...
How long since a sitting U.S. president visited KU? Possibly 101 years (and counting)
President Obama is not coming to KU this week, we now know. That means the span of time since the university was last visited by ...
Chipotle files plans to build restaurant on 23rd Street
If you are like me and you need a burrito break every once in a while as you navigate the traffic on 23rd Street, you’ll ...
Snobby Joes and the return of the CSA
Two blessed food events occurred within the past few days. One: The Lawrence Farmers’ Market opened on Saturday. Two: My first CSA pickup of the ...
How Jake Heaps’ big spring game was different from Dayne Crist’s in 2012
For the second year in a row, last Saturday's Kansas University football spring game featured a strong performance from a new quarterback to whom KU ...
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- Senate Republicans approve sales tax increase, cuts in income tax rates, lower food sales tax May 23, 2013 · 20 comments
- Basketball notebook: UNC hires son of ex-KU athletic director May 24, 2013 · 1 comment
- Long-term plan suggests toll lanes on K-10 corridor May 23, 2013 · 27 comments
- Opinion: Why gay role models matter May 23, 2013 · 29 comments
- Blog: GOP tax plans would increase taxes on low-wage Kansans, decrease taxes for high-income Kansans, report says May 23, 2013 · 17 comments
- Republican tax plans would increase state revenue, analyses say May 22, 2013 · 44 comments
- City commissioner wants state to revoke nightclub's liquor license May 21, 2013 · 86 comments
- Blog: Plans filed for restaurant/retail on South Iowa site once proposed for Olive Garden May 23, 2013 · 32 comments
- Editorial: Guns, speech May 23, 2013 · 27 comments
- Planning Commission recommends approval of Menards store for south Lawrence May 20, 2013 · 79 comments
- Former Lawrence resident Sri Srinivasan confirmed for prestigious D.C. Court of Appeals May 23, 2013
- Kobler to lead shift toward 'technology-rich' classrooms May 23, 2013
- State coaches name Lions' Green player of the year May 23, 2013
- 100 years ago: 'The vulturous Kaw triumped' over Billie Bob Atkinson May 23, 2013
- CEO Gene Meyer honored for leading Lawrence Memorial Hospital to success May 23, 2013
- Cubicle creativity: Make over your office space for better workflow July 12, 2010
- Arrest made in death of former Jayhawk McMillan May 23, 2013
- Senate Republicans approve sales tax increase, cuts in income tax rates, lower food sales tax May 23, 2013
- Hillcrest teacher honored with annual 'Bobs' Award' May 22, 2013
- No consensus on McLemore's draft position after lottery May 23, 2013
