KU professor coaches Afghanistan leaders in civil argument
Kansas University’s Diana Carlin teaches Afghan college students British parliamentary debate to help them discuss and decide on future issues. Funded by a non governmental group, the program aims to build leadership and institutional strength amid decades of instability and danger in a region where workers face kidnapping and threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kevin Anderson
Journal-World Photo
Diana Carlin
Kansas University
Afghanistan
Carlin
Daylight Saving Time Ends Reminder
Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. local time when clocks are set back one hour. Residents are advised to adjust clocks tonight to avoid morning confusion and missed appointments.
Douglas County tax bills rise as mill rates show gains
Journal World analysis of Douglas County property tax rates finds more governments raising levies this year, led by Baldwin City where the school district posts the top mill levy at 75.141. The report notes six entities increased by 1 mill or more, reflecting a shift from past years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Journal-World
Baldwin City
Paul Dorothy
Scourge of bedbugs reaches Lawrence area hotels
Travelers worry as bedbug reports surface in Lawrence with incidents at Days Inn and local apartments. Local extensions offer identification services, while outlets warn guests to check guest reviews and schedules for treatment and past infestations. Kansas officials note prior infestations and hotel closures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicole Hockin
Travel Smart
Lawrence
Days Inn
Iowa
Ala
Anne Patel
Patel
BedBug Central
Bedbugcentral.com
Lawrence resident who lives for wind and storms
A Lawrence resident embraces severe weather, chasing wind from tornadoes and other storms as a daily passion. The profile highlights dedication to meteorology and storm chasing, reflecting local fascination with extreme weather and the person’s specific interest in wind events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ljworld.com
Clawhorn
Kbritt
Lworld.com
K-State Research and Extension Office
Harper St
Jennifer Smith
Salloommons.com
Kansas Department of Agriculture
Pete Haley
Arts & Entertainment
Facebook.com
Ljworld
Twitter.com
Energy Smart
The
B-E Forg
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!