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City may fine residents who use too much water $1,000

May 23, 2013 3:47 pm

Keeping your lawn alive and green this summer could cost you an extra $1,000 a month under a water conservation proposal unveiled Wednesday by Wichita officials.The city’s water advisory co...

Wichita school district a pioneer in FEMA-approved storm shelter safe rooms

May 23, 2013 2:30 pm

When storm sirens blare in Wichita, most students file into rooms designed to withstand 250 mph winds that can turn flying debris into deadly missiles.“I feel so much more safe and confiden...

Wichita volunteer physician: Destruction in Moore is ‘unimaginable’

May 23, 2013 2:30 pm

For Wichita doctor Jenifer Cook, it’s not the first time in the field.Cook, a volunteer physician with Olathe-based Heart to Heart International, which provides medical aid across the worl...

Thunderstorms slow Oklahoma tornado cleanup

May 23, 2013 2:30 pm

A band of thunderstorms battered the Oklahoma City area Thursday, slowing cleanup operations in the suburb where a tornado killed 24 people and destroyed thousands of homes this week.The first of the ...

Several area suburban schools have FEMA shelters, safe rooms

May 23, 2013 2:30 pm

Augusta is not taking chances when it comes to tornado safety at its public schools, Ewalt Elementary Principal Greg Clark said.As a result of a $48 million bond issue passed in 2008 and subsequent Fe...

McConnell Air Force Base to receive new KC-46A tankers

May 23, 2013 1:37 pm

McConnell Air Force Base will serve as home for the new refueling tankers, members of Kansas’ congressional delegation said Wednesday.In announcing its decision, the Air Force selected the Wi...

Home to new tankers brings stability for McConnell Air Force Base

May 23, 2013 1:37 pm

McConnell Air Force Base’s future was solidified significantly Wednesday with the announcement that it would serve as home for the new refueling tankers.The Air Force’s selection...

Last day of school for Wichita public school students

May 23, 2013 11:52 am

Those whoops of joy you heard emanating from Wichita school buildings Wednesday?That’s the sound of summer vacation.Wednesday was the last day of school for thousands of Wichita students. T...

House, Senate review sales tax proposals

May 23, 2013 11:48 am

Sales tax on food would drop to pre-recession levels under the Senate GOP’s latest proposal to lower income tax rates.But the new plan, presented Wednesday during a series of negotiations,...

Maize High teacher arrested; principal says comments made about ‘violence toward the school’

May 22, 2013 8:57 pm

Sedgwick County sheriff’s detectives Wednesday morning booked a 39-year-old Maize High School teacher into jail on suspicion of two counts of criminal threats, officials said.In an e-mail t...

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Former Lawrence resident Sri Srinivasan confirmed for prestigious D.C. Court of Appeals

May 23, 2013 6:46 pm

After five years of trying, President Barack Obama has placed his first nominee on a key appeals court.

Local Board of Realtors collecting items today for tornado survivors in Oklahoma City area

May 23, 2013 5:13 pm

The Lawrence Board of Realtors today is accepting donations of needed items for tornado victims in the Oklahoma City area.

Families invited to free 'Wild Gardens' event at KU Natural History Museum

May 23, 2013 3:22 pm

Families can learn a bit about the science behind gardening as the summer months approach at a free event at the Kansas University Natural History Museum this weekend.

Free State softball confident in championship chances at state

May 23, 2013 5:43 am

The softball players at Free State High know a state championship-caliber team when they see one. The Firebirds went head-to-head with the past two Class 6A title winners, Sunflower League adversaries...

No consensus on McLemore's draft position after lottery

May 23, 2013 5:36 am

Former Kansas University star Ben McLemore will likely be taken near the top of this year's NBA draft, but he may no longer be a lock for the first few picks after the draft order was set Tuesday nigh...

U.S.' largest tanker base to be in Wichita

May 23, 2013 5:32 am

McConnell Air Force Base was selected Wednesday as the main operating site for the Air Forces new KC-46A air refueling tanker, making Wichita home to the U.S. militarys largest tanker base in the worl...

State coaches name Lions' Green player of the year

May 23, 2013 5:31 am

The Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches has named Lawrence High junior catcher Drew Green the 2013 Player of the Year.

Kobler to lead shift toward 'technology-rich' classrooms

May 23, 2013 5:00 am

Assistant superintendent Angelique Kobler will lead the Lawrence school district's transition to more technology-based classrooms. The effort was made possible by the recently-passed $92.5 million bon...

Garden Calendar: City proposes alternating irrigation schedules

May 23, 2013 5:00 am

Wise watering saves time and money, grows healthier plants, and could help to reduce the need for future expensive infrastructure from your water provider.

Horoscopes for May 23

May 23, 2013 5:00 am

For Thursday, May 23: This year your interactions with loved ones come to the forefront. You are a bundle of energy and fun, but youll discover the need to slow down when its necessary. If you are sin...