- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Five questions: Flu still around
- Influenza now ‘widespread’ in Kansas
- 02:47 p.m., March 13, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
- The Kansas Department of Health and Environment in a press release last week warned influenza is now at its highest level in the state this season and reminded residents vaccines were still available.
- Five questions: Good consumer
- Tips for purchasing products
- 04:21 p.m., March 6, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
- National Consumer Protection Week is this week. Our questions come from information provided through Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt’s website, ag.ks.gov.
- Five questions: It’s a leap year
- 12:41 p.m., February 21, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
- This year is a leap year, making leap day Feb. 29.
- Five questions: Tips from the heart
- 03:01 p.m., February 14, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
- February is American Heart Month, drawing attention to heart disease, America’s No. 1 killer.
- Five questions: Cards of love
- 12:51 p.m., February 7, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
- As Valentine’s Day approaches on Tuesday, scores of people are sure to head to the greeting card racks. Below, the U.S. Greeting Card Association provides some facts and figures about Valentine’s cards.
- Five questions: Tax season is here
- January 31, 2012
- Tuesday was the deadline for employers to make available federal W-2 forms to employees. Michael Devine, Internal Revenue Service spokesman with the agency’s St. Louis office, is encouraging all taxpayers to file returns electronically.
- LifeStar air ambulance called to one-vehicle injury accident north of Vinland
- January 21, 2012
- Emergency personnel have responded to a one-vehicle rollover accident between Lawrence and Baldwin City.
- 5 Questions: Tracking credit
- Be sure your credit report is accurate
- January 18, 2012
- Debra Wood, family and consumer sciences agent with the Kansas State Extension Service — Geary County, offers this advice to be sure your credit report is up to date and accurate.
- 5 Questions: Peaceful Rest
- 11:21 a.m., January 10, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
- Sleep disorders can lead to serious problems
- 5 Questions: E-book advice
- January 4, 2012
- As the popularity of e-readers and e-books increases, the Better Business Bureau warns, so grows the likelihood of associated scams. Below, the BBB offers its tips for avoiding e-book scams.
- 5 Questions: A Penny Saved…
- 02:53 p.m., December 27, 2011 Updated 12:00 a.m.
- Now is good time to examine finances
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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.
