- Eudora Middle School students have perfect attendance
- April 6, 2012
- These Eudora Middle School students had perfect attendance through March 14:
- Five questions: Tobacco-free teens
- 03:24 p.m., April 3, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
- Last month, U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin released a new report calling on the country to make the next generation tobacco-free.
- Budget meltdown could cause furloughs in courts
- 02:57 p.m., April 3, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
- The Kansas Legislature imploded Friday before adjourning for its annual break, leaving a long list of politically explosive issues to be dealt with when the wrap-up session starts April 25.
- One person killed in vehicle-train accident near Riverfront Park north of Lawrence
- April 2, 2012
- One person died early Monday morning in a vehicle-train accident just north of Lawrence.
- House gives preliminary OK to bill that supporters say preserves religious freedom, but opponents say allows discrimination
- March 29, 2012
- The Kansas House on Wednesday advanced legislation that would allow a religious defense to discriminate against gays.
- Kansas House advances abortion ‘conscience’ bill
- March 29, 2012
- A bill aimed at giving Kansas health care providers more legal protection if they want to avoid any involvement in abortions is moving toward House passage.
- Kansas House rejects proposed amendment on funding
- March 29, 2012
- The Kansas House on Wednesday rejected a proposed amendment to the state constitution that sought to clarify that only the Legislature can decide how to appropriate state money.
- State health officials warn of increase in rabies
- March 29, 2012
- The Kansas Department of Health and Environment reports that 13 animals have tested positive for rabies in the state since Jan. 1 and is reminding the public to have their animals vaccinated against rabies by a veterinarian.
- House advances bill creating prayer room
- March 29, 2012
- Topeka — The Kansas House has given first-round approval to a bill creating a prayer room at the Statehouse.
- Eudora High School students recognized for perfect attendance during third quarter of 2011-2012 school year
- March 28, 2012
- These Eudora High School had perfect attendance for the third quarter of the 2011-2012 school year:
- Five questions: Storm preparation
- 01:01 p.m., March 27, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
- Severe Weather Awareness Week in Kansas was March 12-16. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment answered these questions about the proper precautions to take.
- Jobs fair planned April 10 at Great Mall
- First hour is veterans-only
- 12:00 p.m., March 26, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
- Kansas third-district Congressman Kevin Yoder is partnering with Workforce Partnership to hold a Jobs Fair and Resource Expo on April 10 at the Great Mall of the Great Plains, 20700 W. 151st St., Olathe.
- House budget would cut spending by $600 million
- 02:00 p.m., March 20, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
- The Kansas House on Monday overwhelmingly approved a $14.1 billion state budget that cuts overall spending by about $600 million, or 4 percent.
- Five questions: Poison protection
- 01:24 p.m., March 20, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
- March 18-24 is the 50th anniversary of National Poison Prevention Week.
Advertisement
Point of View
What do you think about a proposed ban on smoking in public places such as restaurants, bars and workplaces?
As much as I hate government interfering with our lives, I love the smoking ban. Going out in Lawrence is so nice without smelling cigarette smoke at your table while eating.
