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Heard on the Hill: News and tidbits from Kansas University
Lawrence Weather Watch: The highs and lows of Lawrence’s highs and low
Statehouse Briefing: LJWorld.com's roundup of online news about Kansas government
The Lawrence Crime Blotter
Lawrence in the News
Town Talk
Schoolhouse talk
Common cents
Rolling along: Tips and tricks for a two-wheeled life
Wheel Genius: A place for all things transportation
Town talk: Blurbs and bites from Lawrence newsmakers and your neighbors
The yellow tape: The buzz behind Lawrence’s lights and sirens
Congressional Briefing: News about the Kansas Congressional delegation
Culture Crumbs: A taste of everything related to pop culture
Eco-challenge: Follow reporter Christine Metz’ efforts to make her life more eco-friendly.
The Newell Post: Thinking outside the newspaper
Dugan' A., Man: Listen up. Speak up. We’re talkin’ KU football, man
The Dividing Line: Inside the area prep sports scene.

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Wheel Genius

Monday, Oct. 6, 2008

Closing down a section of Interstate 35 won't happen for a while. Contractors need to get their schedules in line.

In the sixth week of Conference Chatter, Big 12 Spotlight editor Eric Sorrentino discusses a huge mistake Nebraska made before facing Missouri, gives out weekly awards and brings in the Sorrentino Scale.

Rolling along

Monday, Oct. 6, 2008

Of all the senses, sight is the one that benefits most from commuting by bike rather than car.

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The Lawrence Crime Blotter

Friday, Oct. 3, 2008

An employee of Sub Sonic Scooters reported a 2009 Silver Kymco ‘People 50’ scooter valued at $2,100 was stolen between Sept. 27 and Wednesday from the business, 629 N. Second St.

Statehouse Briefing

Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Jim Slattery turned some heads with a “cheeky” TV ad that shows people going through their daily routine while wearing hospital gowns opened in the back.

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Schoolhouse talk

Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008

The BBC reports that the Whitminster Endowed Church of England Primary, near Stroud, in Central England, is doing away with spelling homework, saying children found it to be "unnecessarily distressing.”

Culture Crumbs

Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008

Who's crazier: The one talking to fruit out of loneliness or the one so lonely she drives everyone away?

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Health beat

Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Activities in Lawrence can help fight the disease. Also, tips on whether you are at risk and what you can do to help yourself.

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The Sideline Report

Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008

Angus Quigley talks about his motherly love, loneliness and the 29-letter name he almost had.

Heard on the Hill

Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008

Students at Kansas University ranked 48th among a listing of 139 major colleges and universities in sexual health, according to a survey sponsored by Trojan Condoms.

The Front Lines

Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008

I called the Pentagon Tuesday. I had a simple request. I wanted the names of Kansans from all military branches who received Purple Heart medals during the current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. I was hoping for more than just the names. I also wanted hometowns, military rank, military unit, and the circumstances that led to receiving the medal. I didn’t think I was embarking on Mission Impossible.

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The Newell Post

Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008

The Lawrence Journal-World's Jesse Newell, Tom Keegan, Eric Sorrentino and Dugan Arnett rank the best of the best as it relates to the Kansas football team.

Vantage Point

Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008

Like many, I was ready for McCain to take charge and validate his perception as the qualified candidate to be commander in chief. Like many, I was a little disappointed.

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Common cents

Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008

The Kansas Attorney General’s office has produced an identity theft repair kit. Released only a few days ago, the kit is a brochure that describes how to prevent and repair damage caused by identity thieves, according to a news release from Attorney General Stephen Six.

Town Talk

Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008

When it comes to expanding 31st Street between Haskell and County Route 1057, engineers have to decide whether a straight line between two points is the right way to go.

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Lawrence Weather Watch

Monday, Sept. 29, 2008

This week will be our first real taste of what fall weather brings. We are setting up for a true fall pattern, and our temperatures are going to reflect it.

Congressional Briefing

Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008

With national attention focused on the financial bailout proposal in Congress, groups nationwide will be taking to the streets in the next few days to protest the estimated $700 billion price tag. One is planned for Saturday in Ottawa.

The Dividing Line

Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008

Upgraded athletic facilities at Lawrence High and Free State are closer than ever to becoming a reality thanks to the city commission's vote Tuesday night.

Seen it?

Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008

One of the powers of the Internet is the ability to pull every incident together and truly understand how an event happened.

Life Cycle

Friday, Sept. 5, 2008

Would you please take a moment to share your ideas and priorities regarding sustainability in Lawrence?

Live from the Republican Convention

Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008

The Palin speech was an historic event, particularly for women. For this reason, I turned over my delegate badge to my wife so she could be on the floor for this momentous speech. Similarly, I asked her to write this blog entry as well:

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Eco-challenge

Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008

Dinner party pulls from local fare and offers closure for 100-mile diet

Live from the Democratic Convention

Friday, Aug. 29, 2008

school, jayhawk football, and drinking coffee at the bourgeosis pig but first... the power of the word.

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The Yellow Tape

Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008

A Los Angeles company has produced a Web site that lets you give feedback about police officers in Lawrence, Douglas County and 14,996 other law enforcement jurisdictions across the country.

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On Track in Beijing

Monday, Aug. 25, 2008

Former Kansas Relays meet manager Tim Weaver gives his final thoughts from Beijing.

Dugan' A., Man

Monday, Aug. 25, 2008

Dugan Arnett reveals the first edition of his new "Answer the Question, Dummy" blog feature

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Veep Watch

Monday, Aug. 25, 2008

After the announcement that Sen. Joe Biden would join the Obama ticket, Gov. Kathleen Sebelius has turned her attention to her job as co-chair of the Democratic National Convention.

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LJWorld.com Labs

Friday, May 23, 2008

Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of Lawrence.

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Lawrence in the News

Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007

Gene Budig, the former KU chancellor and president of Major League Baseball's American League, says the sport will be fine despite the steroid scandal.

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Faith Files

Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007

A religious freedom foundation says it has new evidence that the military is allowing violations of religious freedom.

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The Source

Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007

We're making our list. What's yours?

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Jayhawks in the News

Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007

At just 27, Nick Collison finds himself as the elder statesman on a brutally young and inexperienced Seattle Supersonics roster. Also featured this week: Charles Gordon, Charlton Keith, Justin Hartwig, Jon Cornish, Aqib Talib and Todd Reesing.