Highway Patrol will pull over left lane abusers
If you’re not passing, then you could get pulled over.
University applies for energy program funding
Center for Sustainability helped develop a program that would reduce emissions and save students money.
City to vote on parking changes
Increases to city parking fees and changes in parking hours could be approved Tuesday.
Downtown parking fees might increase
A quarter might pay for an hour and a half instead of two in addition to other changes.
Tour of Lawrence shows strength of biking community
Hundreds come out over the weekend to watch and compete in three-day bicycling event.
Lawrence Originals sponsor fireworks festival
The Fourth of July festival and fireworks will be at Watson Park this year.
Weekend bike tour for all ages
The Tour of Lawrence will offer family activities over the Fourth of July weekend.
New mayor wants more KU graduates to stay in Lawrence
Mayor Robert Chestnut wants to create more jobs so graduates have a reason to stay.
Merge between bus systems in the works
New Lawrence Transit Administrator, Robert Nugent, works to merge Transit System with KU’s.
Annual Film Fest kicks off Thursday
Spencer Tracy, music and free popcorn come to 9th and New Hampshire streets this week.
Three journalism graduates earn awards
Two of the graduates placed in the top three at the Hearst National Championship .
Ninth Street construction to begin
Construction on Ninth Street will reduce traffic to one lane or local traffic only in certain spots.
City Commission approves greener buses
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act gives Lawrence $2.9 million, which will be used for transit projects.
City hiring for summer positions
Students can work at Lawrence’s aquatic center, Eagle Bend Golf Course and several recreation centers.
McAlister’s Deli’s employees donate tips
Servers collected more than four months of tips to donate to the Lawrence Humane Society.
Oread Inn road closures to end earlier
Construction has bothered some nearby residents, but roadways should be open before December.
Student reflects on running for school board
After winning a seat, Wichita graduate student Vanessa Sanburn looks forward to implementing her ideas.
Witness to death of student testifies
Dwayane Duncan describes collision during preliminary hearing of Steven Kyle Cummins.
Rob Chestnut named Lawrence mayor
Mike Amyx becomes vice mayor, and both pledged to continue relationship with University.
More spaces open to red and blue permits
Mississippi Street garage opened up
Student Senate coalitions talk money
Students of Liberty presidential candidate organized a debate Friday afternoon following Monday’s debate cancellation.
Debate addresses campaign funds, economy
Adam Wood, presidential candidate for Students of Liberty, organized a Student Senate debate for Friday afternoon.
Commissioners discuss how to help school
The three plans focus on jobs and transportation.
Alumnus falls short in city commission election
Tom Johnson, general manager for KJHK, had hoped to increase student involvement in Lawrence.
Construction will make parking spots rare
Beginning Friday, Students won’t be able to park around Strong, Bailey Halls until August.
Parks and Recreation holds job fair
Applications for a variety of jobs will be available at the fair Saturday.
Mayor wagers wardrobe on WNIT game
Lawrence Mayor Mike Dever made a friendly wager with Tampa, Fla., Mayor Pam Iorio.
Oil magnate to present energy plan at Dole
Pickens plan would use natural gas, solar, and wind to end foreign oil dependency.
Sales tax increase starts today
The Lawrence sales tax, increased from 7.3 percent to 7.85, goes into effect today.
City Commission votes on first transit changes
Commissioners approved the first round of integration recommendations for Lawrence Transit System and KU on Wheels.
Rethinking the “r-word”
A group gathered Tuesday to persuade students to stop use of offensive vocabulary.
Oil magnate to present energy plan at Dole
Pickens plan would use natural gas, solar, and wind to end foreign oil dependency.
Group uses extra food from dining centers
Program donates unused food from KU Dining Services to area homeless shelters during academic breaks.
Students disconnected from city election
Today’s the last day to register to vote and past student participation has been low.
City recommends fewer bus routes
Proposed changes include combining routes but adding more stops
Voter registration for ends March 23
To vote in April's election, voters must register in Kansas Union or Douglas County offices.
Mississippi Street to close during spring break
The street will be shut down because of preparatory sewer work.
‘The Colbert Report’ may cover local 11-year-old behind hedgehog law
Lawrence legalizing hedgehog ownership and the 11-year-old responsible have interested the show’s producers.
Oread site to be closed until December
Streets around the Oread Inn construction area to remain blocked until the end of the year.
Traffic near Oread Inn will remain blocked
Today’s city commission meeting will review traffic plan for roads surrounding construction site.
New scholarship presentation today
The scholarship will be offered to low-income, first generation students.
City defers rental inspection proposal
Because of budget concerns, the commission voted to defer a proposal to manage code violations.
Wal-Mart gets more than 200 applications
Students can apply for a job at the new Wal-Mart until March 23
Graduate student makes run for school board
On top of being a grad student, wife and mom, Vanessa Sanburn adds another responsibility.
Commission candidates focus on student life
Candidates answer questions on issues affecting students’ lives downtown, on campus and in their homes.
City looks for student input on buses
The Public Transit Advisory Committee will hold a meeting today to discuss transit system changes.
Graduate student killed in car collision
Dimitri Mavridorakis was killed while helping disabled vehicle move off overpass on Shawnee Mission Parkway.
Tires slashed near Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Police are working to determine who slashed tires of 22 cars early Sunday morning.
KU grad student killed by suspected drunk driver
Student was helping move a disabled vehicle off interstate overpass in Merriam.
Plan for student ghetto topic of meeting
A meeting Monday to discuss a new Oread Neighborhood plan will be a forum for residents’ concerns
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