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As fuel prices rise, highway deaths fall
October 6, 2008
Chris Bortz would like to remind everyone that there’s a bright side to those spiraling gasoline prices that have been draining our wallets this year. More people are driving safely on Kansas roads. That’s because the latest price acceleration — including the record push past $4 per gallon over the summer — has spurred people to drive fewer miles, and at lower speeds, said Bortz, assistant chief for the state’s Bureau of Traffic Safety.
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Credit unions appear to avoid turmoil
October 6, 2008
The national economy appears in turmoil, but a relative calm exists at state and local credit unions.
Two Baldwin City teens hurt in traffic accident
01:20 p.m., October 6, 2008 Updated 04:29 p.m.
Two 16-year-old Baldwin High School juniors were taken to an area hospital by helicopter ambulance Friday night after a one-vehicle accident about four miles south of Baldwin City.
New ballots easier for voters to read
October 6, 2008
The ballot for Douglas County voters will look different in the Nov. 4 general election. But County Clerk Jamie Shew says the changes are not drastic and are necessary to help voters better read and understand the ballot. “People find this far easier to read, clear to read, easier to use,” Shew said. “It doesn’t change. You still mark the ovals.”
‘Silver tsunami’ to hit city
October 6, 2008
Douglas County is preparing for the onslaught of a “silver tsunami.” Nearly 30 community service organizations and businesses formed a coalition this year to see how the county can better serve those age 65 and older.
Public opinion largely against lower speed limits
October 6, 2008
Kansans appear ready to put the brakes on a proposal to lower the state speed limit from 70 mph to 65 mph. By more than a 5-to-1 margin, Kansas residents oppose the move, according to the dozens of comments received so far by the Kansas Energy Council. Lawrence’s Stanley Rasmussen’s reasoning against the proposal is typical of many.
State appeals dismissal of its KCK casino case
October 5, 2008
Kansas has formally appealed a federal judge’s order dismissing the state’s challenge of a casino in Kansas City, Kan.
Churches share building, diverge on music approaches
October 5, 2008
They may preach the same message, but the music coming from Revolution Church and Crossroads Church are for different kinds of worshippers. While both churches coexist in the same building at 1125 W. South, their paths don’t cross that often: Revolution has its services at the east end of the building on Saturday night and the Crossroads flock gathers at the west side on Sunday morning.
Farm tours enchant all age groups
October 5, 2008
Saturday was a beautiful fall day. The sun was shining, breeze blowing, leaves changing colors, and the pumpkins — well, they were flying. Actually, they were being chucked into a pond at Lawrence Landscape, one of the 15 farm stops for people on the fourth annual Kaw Valley Farm Tour, which continues today. “It’s hilarious,” said Pamela Brown, of Topeka.
Utility official, lawyer indicted in theft case
October 5, 2008
Prosecutors in Wyandotte County say the indictments against a high-ranking Board of Public Utilities official and a lawyer represents one of the largest cases of alleged public corruption that county officials have seen.
Turner superintendent shakes up schools
October 5, 2008
Michelle Sedler started in the Turner School District as a paraprofessional, a position that doesn’t always get the most respect in the education business.
Author to discuss evolution in 2 lectures
October 5, 2008
Author David Sloan Wilson is scheduled to deliver two lectures this week Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution.
Band uniforms get new purpose
October 5, 2008
They hang silently now, but the old Salina South and Central High School marching band uniforms filling Pat and Ron Gilbert’s garage soon may return to the football stadium — as lap blankets.
Baldwin City to put on Forestry Field Day
October 5, 2008
Kansas State University and the Kansas Forest Service will be host to Fall Forestry Field Day Oct. 16 in Baldwin City.
Marching Festival to draw school bands
October 4, 2008
The 17th annual Heart of America Marching Festival will bring 14 high school bands to Kansas University’s Memorial Stadium today. Bands from Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska will compete in a preliminary round beginning at 1 p.m., then class championship exhibitions and the finals begin at 6:30 p.m.
Woeful economy hinders endowment
Baker, KU say they can ride out downturn
October 4, 2008
University endowment funds are not exempt from the effects of a sagging economy. Endowments at both Kansas University and Baker University reported slowdowns in donor giving and smaller overall available funds. Leaders at both universities said they anticipated being able to weather the downturn and look forward to better economic times.
3 Kansans in House vote against bailout
Moore only lawmaker to OK measure
October 4, 2008
Lawrence’s House representatives were split on the issue again. U.S. Rep. Nancy Boyda, D-Topeka, whose district includes west Lawrence, voted against the bailout proposal that failed Monday and against the one that was approved Friday by the full House. U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore, D-Lenexa, whose district includes east Lawrence, voted for both proposals.
Students may have fewer loan options
October 4, 2008
Government-backed student loans have provided stability in uncertain economic times for most students, university officials said this week.
Health department readies for flu season
October 4, 2008
Want to avoid the flu? Mark your calendars. The Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department announced Friday its schedule for providing flu shots to the community.

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