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War on potholes heating up in Lawrence

Job prospects improve for new college grads

Furnace broken and wallet empty? There's HELP for you

City leaders trying to jack up speeding fines

Democrats want to change gambling laws

Local musicians welcome new year in Lawrence's Sister City

'Average' snowfall seems to be getting deeper

Fraud scheme at Topeka banks totals $400,000

Overhaul for Kansas school funding coming this week

Cold case of cold-blooded murder re-opened

Battle over South Lawrence Trafficway expansion

Emerging plan would do away with 105 county and district attorneys

Fake ID Task Force finds long list of offenders
As the holidays -- not to mention final exams -- roll around, many students appear to be celebrating by drinking illegally.

Commission votes to back 401k style plan for new teachers
A panel is recommending lawmakers create a new pension plan for state workers. 

Look what KU is doing to protect its trademarks...
The University of Kansas is buying pornography websites.

KU students could face identity theft
K-U is investigating a theft puts personal information about student housing residents at risk...

Blaze broke out at Brookwood Mobile Home park
Where there was smoke, there was fire in a Lawrence mobile home park....

20 year old admits to 2010 crime spree
A Kansas City man admits he was part of a crime spree in Lawrence. 

Amtrack station could get a lot busier
If they improve it, will more trains come? That's the hope after a railroad station re-hab was celebrated in Lawrence over the weekend...

Advance tickets only way to see Obama tomorrow
On the way to Osawatomie -- President Obama is following in some famous footsteps as he heads for Kansas tomorrow...

Scotch Cleaners collects record number of coats
Thousands of coats are going to be given away today and tomorrow in Lawrence.

Lawrence Central National Bank robbed
A court appearance is set for today for a Lawrence man who's charged with robbing a local bank...

Now this is a black Friday bargin
There's shoplifting and then there's taking the whole store. That's about what happened at Walmart...

Private donors asked to pay out Gill's contract
Ousted K-U coach Turner Gill is in for a six million dollar pay off, but the majority of that money’s not coming from the school.

City of Lawrence pays 20-grand towards algae outbreak
Remember that blue green algae outbreak on the Kaw river? Your tax dollars are going to help study it some more. 

One-dollar per acre for local growers and gardeners
The City of Lawrence and Douglas County are moving ahead with a plan we told you about a few weeks ago to make unused land available for community gardens...

Veterans could became eligible for in-state tuition rates
A new twist is being proposed to how "in-state residents" are defined for university tuition charges...

Strong backs needed for snow removal
Want to get some exercise and do a good deed at the same time? Then Lawrence wants you this winter.

Local business was strong throughout the weekend
Black Friday sparked a wild weekend of holiday shopping in Douglas County and nationwide...

High School tells student to apologize to Brownback
The Kansas teen who wrote an insulting tweet about Governor Sam Brownback says she is not going to apologize for it.

Homosexual sex is a criminal offense in Kansas
A group fighting for the rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people wants a Kansas law repealed.

Community Shelter raises nearly $90,000
Six-hundred and thirty donors have made sure the Lawrence Community Shelter is going to get a new home.

Owner of Kansas marijuana field sentenced
A Mexican national accused of growing marijuana that supplied much of eastern and northeastern Kansas is headed to prison...

Land acquisitions begin for South Lawrence Traffic way
An important step in the building of a major traffic system in Lawrence is about to get underway...

City asks you not to put grease down the drain
The city of Lawrence has a request for the Thanksgiving cook in your home.

School of engineering at KU grows by 400
Thanks to the slow economy, the engineering department at the University of Kansas is on the grow.

One-Third of KU students use cell phone in class
It won't surprise you that students love cellphones. But how MUCH they use them is highlighted in an eye-opening new survey of K-U students…

Expect lanes closures on Kansas River Bridge
If you head south on U-S 40 and 59 downtown, be prepared for a slowdown later this morning...
 

Arts Center will not host Children's Holiday Shop in 2011
A group of churches are coming in to save Christmas for hundreds of Lawrence kids.

State budget cuts mean larger classes
More students are in Kansas schools, but fewer teachers to help them.


Detail shop donating 25% of sales/service to 9yo girl
A Topeka business is stepping up to help out a young girl with some serious health problems.

19 registered sex offenders live in KS nursing homes
Sex offenders have been found living in Kansas nursing homes.


2009 Thanksgiving shooter sentenced
The Burlingame man convicted for killing his wife, two daughters and his wife’s grandmother has been sentenced to die.

City to pay $225K to keep SRS office local
It looks like it’s just about time for Lawrence to pay the piper when it comes to keeping its SRS offices open.

Bonnie & Clyde re-enactment set for tonight
There’s going to be a bank robbery tonight in downtown Lawrence. KLWN’s Jill Nado explains.

Tar Sand Pipeline coming through Kansas?
A national pipeline is expected to be the focus of some protests in Topeka today. KLWN’s Jill Nado has that story.

Freedom Fest 2011 cancelled
Some bad news for some Veterans day celebrations. KLWN’s Jill Nado reports.

Rash of thefts across Lawrence
Watch out for your catalytic converter. KLWN’s Jill Nado explains.

He is 37 and the student is 15
A former Holton High school business teacher convicted of having an affair with a student heads to jail.

EPA rule unobtainable for KS Utilities
The Kansas Attorney General has taken up a battle with the Environmental Protection Agency.

Unemployment claims rise in August
The economy for Kansas looks to be slipping towards recession again, but Governor Sam Brownback is staying optimistic.

Why KCI's terminal B was shut down on 9/11
The man charged with trying to bring a fake bomb through Kansas City International Airport reportedly has serious psychiatric problems. KLWN’s Jill Nado has that.

Memorial foundation to choose KC or Emporia
Where is the thirty-million dollar American Fallen Warrior Memorial go to be built? We find out later this morning. KLWN’s Jill Nado has that.

Apartment developer wants artificial turf used city wide
Artificial turf versus the real thing...it’s not a baseball debate. It’s topping the agenda for Lawrence City commissioners. KLWN’s Jill Nado has more.

Extra security for 10th anniversary of 9-11
Security is being stepped up at Kansas City International Airport.

Expect big delays on K-10
Highway 10 may become more of a bear than a road next week.  Say grrrr!

Kansas honors Amelia Earheart
The latest group of notable Kansans is out in honor of the state’s 150th anniversary.

Three cheers for Kansans!
The list of notable Kansans is growing. KLWN’S Jill Nado reports.

Closing arguments in Kahler case
Closing arguments today in the trial of James Kraig Kahler- the Kansas man accused of killing four family members. KLWN’s Jill Nado has more.

Department of Veterans Affairs looking for employees
Want to go to work for Uncle Sam? Some new federal jobs are opening up in Leavenworth. KLWN’s Jill Nado explains.

Man charged with killing family still in court
The trial of the Kansas man accused of killing four family members continues today. KLWN’s Jill Nado has more.

Some Lawrence retailers could soon charge higher taxes
A hot button topic on the agenda for Lawrence City Commissioners tonight. KLWN’s Jill Nado explains.

Douglas County food bank to be recognized
A special proclamation comes up at tonight’s meeting of the Lawrence City Commission. KLWN’s Jill Nado has that.

New technology means fewer potholes in Lawrence
Does your ride around Lawrence seem a little smoother? It’s not your imagination. KLWN’s Jill Nado explains.

Big Brothers Big Sisters 'Grape Stomp' returns
You can do some stomping to help out a local charity. KLWN’s Jill Nado explains.

25 Kansans honored by Kansas Historical Society
A new list of some of the most notable people ever from Kansas is out. KLWN’s Jill Nado has that story.

"One Church, One Child" adoption program
Kansas churches may be getting asked to help bolster the state’s adoption rate. KLWN’s Jill Nado explains.

Kansas to lose federal funding for the arts
First the state, and now the feds are cutting funding for art in Kansas. KLWN’s Jill Nado has more.

Millions headed to KU med center research
The University of Kansas is coming in to some big money. KLWN’s Jill Nado has that story...

City to smoke test sewer system
If you’ve got smoke coming into your house on August 18th or 19th, it may not be such a scarey thing after all. KLWN’S Jill Nado explains.

2009 murder suspect goes to court today
The man accused of killing his estranged wife, her mother as well as his two daughters near Burlingame starts today. KLWN’s Jill Nado has more.

Lawrence Chamber names interim president
A native son with long ties to Lawrence and 1320 KLWN is taking on a new leadership role. KLWN’s Jill Nado has that.

Lawrence teens beaten with a belt
A Lawrence man accused of beating two children with a belt is going to stand trial. KLWN’s Jill Nado has that story.

Kansas turns down 31-million in federal money
Governor Sam Brownback makes another move in his fight against the federal health care reform program. KLWN’s Jill Nado has more.

Five people killed in police-pursuits in 2009
Kansas drivers running from police are causing as many crashes as ever. KLWN’s Jill Nado has that story.

State fiddling & picking championship comes to Lawrence
A great tradition returns to Lawrence this month. KLWN’s Jill nado has that.

Lawrence teachers could receive more pay
More pay and more benefits may be in the works for staffers and teachers at the Lawrence School District. KLWN’s Jill Nado has that story...

Arctic plants make their way to Kansas
If the weather in northeast Kansas is just too hot for yard work, this might be the story for you. Jack Cameron gets to the root of a really cool story about really old plants.

Could new brick streets be coming to Lawrence?
Even as the city of Lawrence is enjoying longer-lasting street surfaces, Jack Cameron reports there’s a move afoot to return to a much older form of paving.

Lawrence religious leaders fight SRS closing
Religious leaders are joining together to fight the closing of the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services in Lawrence. KLWN’s Jill Nado has that story.

Lawrence religious leaders fight SRS closing
Religious leaders are joining together to fight the closing of the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services in Lawrence. KLWN’s Jill Nado has that story.

Kanrocksas to Feature Lawrence and Topeka Bands
Some homegrown Kansas reggae will be rocking the start of Kanrocksas today. KLWN’s Jill Nado has that story.

Local Artists To Be Recognized
Do you have an artist in your life that you think could use some recognition? KLWN’S Jill Nado reports on ways to do just that.

Heat takes heavy toll on Kansas crops
All this heat has been cutting into the Kansas corn crops, even for the most prepared farmer. KLWN’s Jill Nado has that story...

Federal Disaster money coming to Northeast Kansas Counties
Federal money could start to become available this week to northeast Kansas towns and families who were hard-hit by recent natural disasters. KLWN's Jack Cameron reports...

Lawrence trees being examined
Do you have any idea what kind of trees are in your neighborhood? Lawrence officials want to know. KLWN’S Jill Nado has that story.

Lawrence near top for business
Lawrence is near the top for business. KLWN’S Jill Nado explains why...

Planned Parenthood to get federal funds
 Planned Parenthood in Kansas may be getting federal funds after all. KLWN’s Jill Nado has that story:

SRS wants fewer mentally ill sent to KS hospitals
 The Kansas Department of Social of Rehabilitation Services wants judges to cut back on the number of mentally ill they send to hospitals. KLWN’s Jill Nado reports.

Kansas is home to the smallest Med School in US
It may not produce the biggest graduation party, but it should produce more medics. KLWN’s Jill Nado reports on what’s being billed as the  smallest med school in the U.S.

Truck Rules
A break in state rules to help get food to livestock, and why it means you may see more really big trucks on the road. KLWN’s Jill Nado explains.

Energy Grants
Trying to keeping the heat out of your house? KLWN’s Jill Nado says you may be able to get help paying for it.
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