Lawrence News

Chuck Magerl, the founder of the Free State Brewing Co., has always loved beer, not just for what what's in the bottle, but because of its ability to help people find common ground around a common passion.

In her 28 years as a nurse, Janet Cairns has never found her career more satisfying than it is now as branch director of Visiting Nurses in Topeka.

Eighty contestants started the 59th annual Shawnee County Spelling Bee on Saturday afternoon at Whitson Elementary School, 1725 S.W. Arnold.

A Kansas Court of Appeals panel has ruled that a former Lawrence man convicted of killing his wife should get a new trial because of an error in jury instructions at his 2005 trial.

Dianna Brodine and Melissa DeDonder recently were promoted by Peterson Publications, a Topeka-based publisher of niche-market magazines, travel guides, association directories and other organizational materials.

David and Pamela Hill of Baldwin City announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Marie Hill, to Taylor James Johnson, the son of Jim and Tami Johnson of Garden City.

CNN chief political correspondent Candy Crowley was in Lawrence, Kan., Friday to receive the University of Kansas' William Allen White citation.

Classes, part of the American Red Cross' Learn-to-Swim program, are available at the Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Drive.

Judge Randy McGrath ruled in favor of Robert Gilmore, 54, this week, finding that sections of the ordinance making it illegal to "continue to obstruct traffic" and forcing people to walk around someone are vague and unconstitutional.

Former astronaut Steve Hawley says he feels privileged to have memories of what the earth looks like from 200 miles up.

Food and Recipes Letters to Santa Puzzles and Games Southwest Life and Events SWKPets Pet Blog United Way Fundraising Weather He was born June 20, 1924, on the family farm near Talmage, to Andrew K. and Sara E. Greenough Stoner.

ReasonFest, an event sponsored by the Society of Open-Minded Atheists and Agnostics, will take place Saturday and Sunday in the Kansas Union, on The University of Kansas campus.

The Lawrence Public Library Foundation recently launched a Cranberry Creations Recipe Contest to honor National Public Radio special correspondent Susan Stamberg, who will appear in "An Evening with Susan Stamberg" at 7 p.m. March 13 at the Lied Center in Lawrence, according to a news release.

A brief background: The Kansas Legislature is currently redrawing the lines of the state's four congressional districts, which must be equal in population.

The City of Lawrence's Street Maintenance plan for 2012 was recently approved by the City Commission.

Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department is requesting ideas and suggestions to improve Mutt Run, the off-leash dog park, 1330 E. 902 Rd.

Lawrence can be found on a Wikipedia page titled "Places that have decriminalized non-medical cannabis in the United States." According to the page, "In 2006, the city of Lawrence, Kansas passed an ordinance imposing fines but no jail time for cannabis posession." However, city attorney Chad Sublet said that this simply isn't true.

Kansans who were denied pardons by Gov. Sam Brownback in 2011 ranged from convicted murderers to alleged traffic law violators.

University of Kansas students and the public have the opportunity to learn about environmental planning from a nationally known climate action planning expert at the upcoming Galloway Lecture Series.

The cost of the event is $37 for dad and one daughter. Cost for additional daughters to attend is $18. The price includes a dinner, beverages, photo, a flower and dance.