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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 ...
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 ...
Here’s what type of player KU is getting in Tarik Black
There's a saying in baseball that goes, "There's no such thing as a bad one-year contact." If you were wondering why teams like Duke and ...
Kansas science and math teachers easily recruited away
Last week, Deputy Education Commissioner Dale Dennis posed a riddle to the State Board of Education. A couple of years ago, he said, Fort Hays ...
As Legislature remains deadlocked, Brownback in Chicago touting tax cuts
Topeka — As the Kansas Legislature remained deadlocked over taxes and spending, Gov. Sam Brownback is speaking today at a $40-a-ticket luncheon in Chicago before ...
U.S. Ag Secretary Vilsack would like to see congressional approval of farm bill, immigration reform
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Monday urged Congress to approve a proposed farm bill, saying he hoped a bipartisan deal on agriculture would create ...
As planners debate Menards project, new study finds retail vacancy rate at 7.2 percent citywide
Let the number games begin. As we’ve previously reported, the Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission is set to debate a proposal by Menards to locate a ...
Two men shot this morning in Lawrence
Originally posted on May 19, 2013 at 4:18 a.m. Operation 100 News report. Lawrence Police continue to investigate after two Topeka men were shot early ...
Another residential development files plans for area near recreation center, Rock Chalk Park
The area around the proposed Lawrence recreation center and Rock Chalk Park site continues to heat up. Lawrence developer Tim Stultz has filed plans at ...
Day after city’s bid opening for recreation center, relief and a few questions
Sometimes you don’t understand why good things happen. That’s the approach Lawrence city commissioners generally were taking the day after bids to build the city’s ...
City recreation leaders not in favor of lighted tennis court plan near Lawrence High
All we need now is John McEnroe, or absent that, somebody in white 1980s-style tennis shorts with an excitable personality. Yes, we’re talking about the ...
Planning Commission to debate Menards project Monday amid signs momentum may be turning
Strap on your tool belt, it is time to talk again about Menards’ proposal to build a big box store just east of Home Depot ...
KU chancellor’s pay ranks 86th among U.S. public university leaders
KU Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little was the 86th-highest-paid public university executive in 2011-12, according to a report published this week by the Chronicle of Higher Education. ...
The nation’s reaction to top recruit Andrew Wiggins choosing Kansas
Lots of links to get to after top prospect Andrew Wiggins announced Tuesday that he was coming to Kansas ... • In his ...
KU events this week: A whole lotta commencement, plus student art projects on display
This is the space where we usually let you know what's going on at KU this week. But it's finals week at KU, and aside ...
Organized labor calls current Legislature one of the worst
Topeka — Labor officials are not happy with the Kansas Legislature. Citing a recent report that lists Kansas as one of the nation's 10 most ...
Two convenience stores coming to downtown Lawrence
Here’s a tip for you: Make sure your stock portfolio includes plenty of exposure to cheap snack food and elastic waist bands. I may be ...
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- Planning Commission recommends approval of Menards store for south Lawrence May 20, 2013 · 60 comments
- Opinion: Amid crisis, Europe resists extremism May 21, 2013 · 36 comments
- Blog: Kansas science and math teachers easily recruited away May 20, 2013 · 48 comments
- Two men arrested in connection with Sunday morning shooting May 20, 2013 · 49 comments
- Blog: Push-back on Common Core not unique to Kansas May 21, 2013 · 15 comments
- City accepts recreation center bids, but won' t proceed with building until Fritzel provides infrastructure costs May 21, 2013 · 5 comments
- City commissioner wants state to revoke nightclub's liquor license May 21, 2013 · 4 comments
- Opinion: Benghazi triggers a major credibility crisis May 18, 2013 · 78 comments
- Blog: FreedomWorks urges Legislature to reject Common Core reading and math standards May 21, 2013 · 22 comments
- Crews race to find survivors of Oklahoma twister May 20, 2013 · 36 comments
- Will of the people May 21, 2013
- KU baseball gets involved in Moore, Okla., relief effort May 21, 2013
- Missouri man dies of injuries after Saturday motorcycle accident May 18, 2013
- Longo services December 11, 2003
- Haskell's president, Chris Redman, leaving for job in Oklahoma May 7, 2013
- Lions face one more test February 29, 2008
- Editorial: Hometown pride May 21, 2013
- Lawhorn's Lawrence: Westie, the wheelchair ramp champion April 28, 2013
- Planning Commission recommends approval of Menards store for south Lawrence May 20, 2013
- Budget cuts force Head Start to close Edgewood Homes facility May 21, 2013






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