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- Congressional Briefing: LJWorld.com's roundup of worldwide online news about the Kansas congressional delegation
- Culture Crumbs: A taste of everything related to pop culture
- Dugan' A., Man: Listen up. Speak up. We're talkin' KU football, man
- Eco-challenge: Follow reporter Christine Metz' efforts to make her life more eco-friendly.
- Faith Files: A look at faith, spirituality, morals and ethics in Lawrence - and beyond
- Follow your art: News from the Lawrence art scene
- 'Hawks in the NBA: Keeping you posted on former Jayhawks in the Association
- Health beat: News and tips to make our lives better
- Heard on the Hill: News and tidbits from Kansas University
- Inauguration Central: On the ground
- Jayhawks in the News
- Lawrence in the News: A roundup of national and international coverage featuring Lawrence and Kansas University
- Lawrence Weather Watch: The highs and lows of Lawrence's highs and low
- Life Cycle
- Live from the Democratic Convention: Three Lawrence residents blog about their experience at the Democratic National Convention in Denver
- Live from the Republican Convention
- LJWorld.com Labs
- Night side: All the things that happen in Lawrence while you're asleep
- On Track in Beijing
- Rolling along: Tips and tricks for getting to work on two wheels
- Schoolhouse talk: From finance to fingerpaint (and everything in between), your source for news about education
- Seen it?: Sometimes the best work on LJWorld.com - or the Web in general - is easy to overlook
- Statehouse Briefing: LJWorld.com's roundup of online news about Kansas government
- Sundance Fever
- The Dividing Line
- The Front Lines: News and notes from the homefront to the war front
- The Lawrence Crime Blotter
- The Newell Post: Thinking outside the newspaper
- The Sideline Report
- The Source: Putting the community into community journalism
- The Yellow Tape: The buzz behind Lawrence's lights and sirens
- Town Talk: Blurbs and bites from newsmakers and your neighbors
- Vantage Point: A new citizen's exploration of the voting process
- Veep Watch
- Wheel Genius: A place for all things transportation
The Newell Post
Jayhawk Flashback: Kansas State, 10/9/2004
Friday, July 3, 2009
KUsports.com online editor Jesse Newell takes a look back at KU's 31-28 victory over Kansas State in 2004. The victory snapped KSU's 11-game winning streak over the Jayhawks.
Lawrence Weather Watch
The weather could provide fireworks this holiday weekend
Friday, July 3, 2009
2007 probably was the worst in recent memory when some storms started to rotate right over the top of Topeka producing funnel clouds and forcing the evacuation of the large Spirit of Kansas event at Lake Shawnee, but just about every warm-weather holiday is filled with it's own share of severe weather.
Lawrence Weather Watch
Watching the potential of severe storms closely
Thursday, July 2, 2009
49 News and 6 News Morning Meteorologist Alex Harrington explains a few things going through his head when it comes to forecasting Friday's severe weather potential. Just why Friday's severe storm potential, and severe storms in general, are often so hard to forecast for.
Rolling along
Another year, another ride
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Where oh where will this old man take his traditional birthday ride?
Lawrence Weather Watch
The biggest window in space
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
You might have always hoped for the corner office just for the view from the corner window. NASA is working to give the crew of the International Space Station a new workspace with the best view yet.
Lawrence Weather Watch
Weather models not up to lightning speed quite yet
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
49 Chief Meteorologist Matt Miller hit it on the nose—a weather model can only do so much. Just why thunderstorm prediction via a computer model is not perfect, and why you shouldn't let a “stormy” fourth forecast get you down just yet.
Culture Crumbs
Writer dives into 'Millionaire' audition
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Remember to smile for the camera.
Lawrence Weather Watch
Computer prediction models not always so hot
Monday, June 29, 2009
So looking ahead to the next few days, there is most definitely one thing that is apparent. The models are teasing us with a bigger cool down than we'll actually see. This is a case-in-point of why you can't just trust a computer program or automated website to get your forecast.
Culture Crumbs
Harper's Island: A subplot dies and takes the life of the party with it
Monday, June 29, 2009
Oh John Wakefield, don't you know anything about ratings? You want the interesting people to live, you silly, greedy serial killer!
Statehouse Briefing
Readers seek ways to save bucks
Monday, June 29, 2009
Last week, I asked readers to submit suggestions on how the state could save money or be run more efficiently in light of the massive drop in tax collections that has forced cutbacks in most areas of state government.
Lawrence Weather Watch
Lower temps: A pleasant way to end the weekend
Sunday, June 28, 2009
So the front sweeps through and almost instantly, the whole area crawls out from the air conditioning and Northeast Kansas is outdoors again! What a difference the northerly winds have made.
Conference chatter
Summer gridiron report: For Texas, it's BCS title or bust
Friday, June 26, 2009
In the final edition of the summer gridiron report, Conference Chatter's Eric Sorrentino takes a look at the heightened expectations for the Texas football program this season. It's fair to say the Longhorns aren't expecting to sit at home this year for the Big 12 Championship game.
Culture Crumbs
How will you remember Michael Jackson?
Thursday, June 25, 2009
The pop star and controversy magnet dies at age 50.
Culture Crumbs
Goodbye, Farrah
Thursday, June 25, 2009
First Ed McMahon, now Farrah Fawcett … what a sad week for showbiz!
Budget Watch
Jenkins says Homeland Security bill leaves out NBAF funding
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Rep. Lynn Jenkins blasts the Homeland Security appropriations bill the House passed Wednesday because she says a House committee stripped funding for construction of the National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan.
Culture Crumbs
Top Chef Masters — Episode 3
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Is offal really that awful if you eat it in a pita?
Lawrence Weather Watch
The Hottest “Feeling” Place in the World?
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Believe it or not, parts of the American Midwest see some of the hottest temperatures in the world during summer months. While the actual temperature may not be all that impressive —100°F is commonly reached all over the world—the Midwest humidity can make it feel much, much worse.
'Hawks in the NBA
It's Draft Day in the NBA: Does anyone care?
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Although this year's NBA Draft will not include any current or former Jayhawks, there are still plenty of storylines that make tonight's festivities worth watching.
Lawrence Weather Watch
How the heat index works
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
The bulk of the extended forecast is calling for more hot weather with the heat index in well over 100°, but what exactly is the heat index?
Conference chatter
Summer gridiron report: OU has unfinished business
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
In this edition of the summer gridiron report, Conference Chatter's Eric Sorrentino breaks down the joint decisions of four of Oklahoma's best players to return to college in 2009.
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