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July 18, 2006

Disgruntled neighborhood disapproves of homeless move

Elyse Calderon | July 18, 2006 02:26 PM |

The city plans to relocate the Lawrence Community Shelter, 214 W. 10th, to the now vacated Lake View Manor Nursing Home property, 3015 W. 31st St., but not without a fight from the neighborhood. Lawrence Community Shelter director, Loring Henderson,...

July 17, 2006

School District struggles with diversity

Stacey Couch | July 17, 2006 10:15 PM |

The Lawrence school district is fighting an uphill battle with diversity. The school district currently only employs around five percent minority teachers and is struggling to hire more.

July 12, 2006

Camera proposal doesn't make the cut

Trevan McGee | July 12, 2006 12:39 AM |

The proposed camera system for downtown Lawrence was met with disapproval from patrons and commission members alike.

July 11, 2006

Parks Department hopes to transform Carnegie Library into public recreation center

Erika Bentson | July 11, 2006 08:47 PM |

In May, the city commission approved the Parks and Recreation Deparment's proposal to transform the old Carnegie Library building, at Ninth and Vermont streets, into a public recreation center.

Business minor begins in fall

Shannon Mortimer | July 11, 2006 05:58 PM |

KU students now have opporunity to receive business minor.

The Spirit of College Cheeringleading in Question

Barton Vandever | July 11, 2006 05:46 PM |

Dave Beck, a senior at KU, has seen his share of scrapes and bruises while cheering and flipping girls in the air during his two-year career…but he says this is to be expected with the tough and athletic spirit of...

Downtown businesses want city to reconstruct construction plans

Katerine Sullivan | July 11, 2006 05:31 PM |

Downtown businesses want the city to reconsider it's upcoming construction project that will repave the alley from 10th to 11th between Massachusetts and New Hampshire streets. City engineers estimate the project will take three months. For the several restaurants and bars that use the alley, the project comes as a major setback and business owners want to see more convenient options.

One man's trash another man's cash

Anna Faltermeier | July 11, 2006 05:20 PM |

Dumpster diving is a popular activity in Lawrence during the late summer months, despite being illegal. Many people look for untouched items that have been left beihind, but some divers look for trash to turn into cash.

Officials search for future parking solutions

Steve Zawilinski | July 11, 2006 05:03 PM |

With a new park and ride lot set to open this fall, the parking department is looking for cheap, new ideas to provide faster campus transportation in the future. The University of Kansas is opening a new lot on...

Land development has a bumpy start

Katy Blair | July 11, 2006 04:56 PM |

Local land owners are dismayed at the neighborhood's reaction to the sale of their land.

Group will recommend expanding pesticide-free parks program

Jacky Carter | July 11, 2006 04:24 PM |

After the end of the year-long pesticide-free parks pilot program, a Lawrence group will meet with city commissioners to discussing switching more parks to pesticide-free maintenance.

Buses continue to attract new riders

Mark Vierhaler | July 11, 2006 02:44 PM |

After five and half years, the Lawrence Public Transit System continues to grow and adapt to new demands.

Climbing gas prices leads to carpools

Nicole Korman | July 11, 2006 02:36 PM |

The carpool connection is rapidly growing as gas prices are rising.

KU rule vs. new Kansas concealed weapon law

Stephanie Quante | July 11, 2006 04:03 AM |

Even though Kansas recently passed the concealed weapon law, KU will continue to prohibit guns on campus. The University has plans to post signs reminding the public that although campus is open to the public, guns will not be permitted.

Jaytalker raises over $17,000 of support

Taylor Miller | July 11, 2006 12:52 AM |

When Kerri Davidson, a senior from Overland Park, hung up the phone Thursday, she had officially raised over $17,000 from alumni working for the University of Kansas Endowment Association this year.

July 10, 2006

Free weatherization to cure increasing energy levels

Alexandra Kohake | July 10, 2006 10:31 PM |

As energy efficiency is pretty much non-existent, the state of Kansas is offering free weatherization for eligible homeowners to fix the problems our economy faces.