Davis Seen as Potential Opponent in 2014 Governor Race
Lawrence lawmaker Paul Davis leads the Kansas House Democrats and cites bipartisan work as his proudest statehouse moments. He is frequently mentioned as a possible challenger to Republican Gov. Sam Brownback, with 2014 viewed as soon enough for a candidate to emerge. Davis declines to confirm plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HOUSE
Paul Davis
D-Lawrence
Sam Brownback
Transportation
Barbara Rankin
Kansas House
Lawrence
Davis
Seon
Trash cart odors trouble Lawrence residents
Lawrence residents report persistent odor from the city’s standardized 65-gallon trash carts issued last fall. They note smells linger after cleaning and worsen when carts are closed, while officials say sealed designs may trap odors and no formal complaints have yet been logged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Busey Patton
Craig Pruett
City of Lawrence Solid Waste Division
Patton
Nalini Johnson
Emeritus title spread among KU nonfaculty staff
Jolene Fairchild retired after 37 years in Kansas University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and was named budget officer emeritus. KU rarely grants emeritus to nonfaculty staff, but three longtime professional staff members earned the honorary title in the past year, reflecting deep institutional knowledge and long service beyond typical roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas University
Jolene Fairchild
Fairchild
Ku’s
College of
Pioneer Ridge honors 106th birthday for Edna Zillner
Edna Zillner, who turned 106, celebrated with a party at Pioneer Ridge Health Center on Sunday after turning 106 the previous Saturday. She said the attention from family and friends made her feel young again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Zillner
Pioneer Ridge Health Center
Also Mentioned on This Page
Scott Rothschild
Journal-World File
Brownback
Ljworld.com
Meagan Thomas Inthomas
Johnson
Pruett
Mike Yoder
Journal-World Photo
Bitley Patton
By Matt Erickson
Merickson
Ray
Facebook.com
Ljworld
Twitter.com
Biggj Tires
BIG
TIRES
Wanamaker
Topeka
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!