Record keepers: Experts discuss benefits of pouring thoughts, ideas onto paper
Wrapped in a red coat on a cold Saturday night, Holly Charlton sits on a stool at the Replay, talking to some friends. Then, out of nowhere, something stirs her, and in an instant, Charlton plucks a journal from her purse, flips it open and begins to write.
KU poised to receive donated building in Fairway to use for cancer clinical trials
Kansas University will seek authorization Thursday for a transfer of property from the KU Endowment Association that is part of an $18 million gift from the Hall Family Foundation to the KU Cancer Center.
Transit plans on a roll
Transit officials are gearing up for a second round of coordination between bus systems serving Lawrence and Kansas University, striving once again to boost convenience, trim waste and, eventually, add more riders.
Indelible impressions
Couple witnessed Haitian destruction firsthand
Many tears were shed Monday afternoon when a Lawrence couple greeted their families after escaping the aftermath of the earthquake that devastated Haiti last week.
City should recruit retirees
It looks to me like seniors really could be considered a new industry for Lawrence
Big business in Lawrence may mean attracting more people who have retired from it, according to a new report commissioned by an offshoot of Douglas County Senior Services.
Be wary of those asking you to help in Haiti
Resources available to verify charity's authenticity
State and federal law enforcement officials are warning consumers to be wary of scams targeting donors to Haiti earthquake relief efforts.
Protein variation linked to lower Alzheimer’s risk
People with a gene variation that blocks a cholesterol-transport protein in the body have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a study found.
Free dental services offered to uninsured, low-income children
Douglas County Dental Clinic wants to help "Give Kids A Smile." The clinic, 316 Maine, will be offering free dental services for children, ages 18 and under, on Feb. 5.
Wedding
Doeh
Jane Smith, Topeka, and John Doehi, Lawrence, were married January 9th, at Sixth Avenue Ballroom in Topeka, with the Rev. Don Smith officiating. The bride is the daughter of David and Teresa Smith, Topeka. The groom is the son of George Doeh and Pat Doeh, both of Lawrence. Maid of honor was Stacy Gordon. Best man was Rod Green. Bridesmaids were Sarah Bean, April Rain, Nikki Noa, Mariah Chevera and Taylor Lautner. Groomsmen were Dave Star and Steven Doeh. A reception followed at Sixth Avenue Ballroom. The bride is a 2000 graduate of Olathe South High School. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Communications from Kansas University in 2008 and is employed at Hill's Pet Nutrition. The groom is a 1994 graduate of Lawrence High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from KU in 1998 and is employed at Hilltop Child Development Center. The couple reside in Lawrence.
Wind farms in Kansas
The state's first commercial wind farm went up in 2001 in Gray County. Since then …
Pinewood Derby whittles scouting skills
One looked like a school bus. Another like the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. Yet another was optimized using Internet blueprints. Some were just plain fast.
