Recent Stories
Residents may be paying higher water rates
City commissioners proposed an increase in the price of water because of the water treatment’s reliability.
Student in coma after accidental fall
Shannon Tuley suffered a fall while studying abroad in Paris, the University is providing support for her family.
Pest controlling bugs earn mixed reviews
Lawrence officials released 18,000 ladybugs in Lawrence to help control a growing aphid population, but the bugs are finding limited success.
University buses, Lawrence buses join together for free ridership policy
With rising gas prices, the city’s new proposal will give students more transportation options.
Look out mites, ladykillers on their way
Lawrence released 18,000 ladybugs in different areas in an attempt to rid the city of overgrowing aphids and mites populations
Lawrence to add more fire trucks
The old fire trucks reliability worried some fire officials; the city will not raise taxes to fund the vehicles.
Gas station sells contaminated gas
Customers who pumped gas at the BP gas station, 3020 Iowa St., Monday, reported having problems with their cars.
Fireworks show moves to Clinton Lake
Safety issues cause a change of scenery for this year’s Fourth of July.
Bus system merger may be necessary to stay afloat
Both systems would need to commit equally to the merger, sales tax could see rise in process.
Massachusetts Street gets summer makeover
Two-block sections will be closed on Mass. Street, sidewalks remain accessible to the public.
Recent Photos
The "White Glove" Tour, featuring artifacts from former Sen. Robert J. Dole, takes place on a month on Saturdays at the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics.
Published on July 23, 2008
Crystal Miles, Lawrence horticulture manager, releases ladybugs Thursday evening in hopes of preventing pests from damaging flowers in Watson Park.
Published on June 29, 2008
Published on June 29, 2008
Ladybugs nest on Cuphea Roses covered wtih aphids Thursday evening, June 26 in Watson park. Lawrence Parks and Recreation released the bugs in hopes they will eat the aphids, preventing damage to park flowers.
Published on June 29, 2008
Damon Stewart, of Wellsville, fills up his tank at the Commerce Plaza BP gas station Thursday, June 26. The station recieved an impure shipment of regular unleaded gas Sunday, June 22 but has since flushed and cleaned the fuel tanks to resolve the problem.
Published on June 26, 2008
A Latter 2 fire engine sits on reserve at the Lawrence-Douglas County Fire and Medical Station Tuesday. The department needed a reserve truck at the station while another truck was out for body repairs.
Published on June 26, 2008
Piles of boards and broken doors pile up in yards in the Miller Ranch neighborhood Friday, June 13. Most all homes in the community recieved damages from the tornado that hit Manhattan, but no major injuries were reported
Published on June 17, 2008
A 'No Parking on Campus Streets' sign lays on a sidewalk at the Kansas State University campus Friday, June 13. Debris from the tornado still covered campus two days after the tornado tore through Manhattan and campus.
Published on June 17, 2008
A smashed truck sits outside the home of Kent Dick, Manhattan resident, Friday, June 13. Dick said his house was a total loss but planned to rebuild.
Published on June 17, 2008
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