Wheel Genius

City answers call for pothole relief on Bardith Court

Good news arrived this morning for the folks on Bardith Court.A city maintenance crew showed up with equipment, asphalt patching material and a can-do attitude for addressing the source of resident Max Lucas’ frustration for the past three years: a growing lineup of potholes.Lucas, who built ...

Obamaniacs can share rides to D.C.

TripVerde Inc. is recruiting Obamaniacs to sign on for a massive ride-sharing program, one designed to get people to this month’s presidential inauguration in an economical, environmental and entertaining manner.The program is being set up in 40 U.S. cities, including Kansas City, Mo.Anyone ...

Kansas households move in ‘near-perfect balance’

Economic-development types like to say that Kansas never records the market highs of California, Las Vegas or any other red-hot market — nor does the state suffer the rock-bottom collapses of, say, California, Las Vegas or other swing-susceptible areas.Now there’s more proof.The number of ...

Top five transportation stories of 2008

We're counting down the top five stories on various topics today as part of an annual recap of the top stories of the year we'll do later this month. Join the conversation by letting us know what we missed or what stories you think are important by posting a comment, below.5. U.S. Highway 59 ...

Road delays for Thursday

Drivers headed east on a section of Interstate 70 in Topeka will be squeezed into a single lane, as crews aim to prevent drivers from being pelted by potential falling debris from a bridge-repair project.The interstate’s left lane will be closed from just east of the Gage Boulevard exit to ...

Road work this week

Projects and detours that could delay your trip this Thanksgiving holiday week across town in Lawrence, or your ride to and from work in Topeka or the Kansas City metro area, according to government and agency officials:Lawrence• The Kansas Turnpike’s West Lawrence interchange is scheduled ...