Douglas County is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 11 p.m.

August 28, 2008

Douglas County is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 11 p.m. Thursday.

Attorney requests suspect in shooting of Baker student be tried as juvenile

By George Diepenbrock

August 28, 2008

During a Thursday morning hearing, the attorney for a 17-year-old accused of killing a Baker University student during a June 7 botched robbery said his client fired the fatal shots.

Baker University reports record first day enrollment

August 28, 2008

Baker University had a record turnout for the first day of classes Wednesday at its campuses with a total of 3,728. That included 952 students at the Baldwin City campus.

BC police stay busy again

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August 28, 2008

Baldwin City police arrested one man and cited a young woman for offenses involving alcohol and drugs in the past weeks.

Clearfield Church to celebrate 150th

By David Oakes

August 28, 2008

The Clearfield United Methodist Church building is an unassuming white chapel set out amongst the farms of rural Douglas County.

Vineyard takes shape north of Baldwin City

By David Oakes

August 28, 2008

The identity of many states is tied to what is grown there. Florida is known for oranges, Nebraska for corn, Georgia for peaches and many associate wheat with Kansas. That didn’t stop Pep Solberg from starting the Bluejacket Crossing Vineyard and Winery.

Baldwin City man remains jailed on sex charges

August 27, 2008

A Baldwin City man pleaded not guilty Tuesday to two felony charges of aggravated indecent liberties with a child.

Real road closure

By Jeff Myrick

August 27, 2008

After a month of practice, it’s game time. Sixth Street south of High Street is closed until further notice. For about a month, there have been signs warning motorists along Sixth Street about “road closed ahead” and “detour ahead.”

State heading for record corn crop

By Mike Belt

August 26, 2008

Kent Nunemaker launched his corn harvest this week by cutting a 40-acre field northeast of Lawrence. He was pleased with the results. “The corn looks pretty good this year,” he said on Thursday. “It’s a little above average.”

Baldwin City man arrested for sex crimes against teenage girl

August 25, 2008

A 42-year-old Baldwin City man was arrested early Monday morning by Baldwin City police on charges of aggravated indecent liberties with a minor and lewd and lascivious conduct, said Police Chief Mike McKenna.

Morgan to stand trial for U.S. 59 fatalities

August 22, 2008

Trial is scheduled to start early next month for a Washington woman accused of killing two construction workers last year on U.S. Highway 59 south of Lawrence.

For Roger, it was a learning experience

By Adam Mowder

August 21, 2008

She may not have landed a role in the next installment of Disney’s “High School Musical,” but Maddy Roger, Baldwin High School senior, says she still plans to keep looking for a way to break into show business.

Dingman gets raise from city

By Jeff Myrick

August 21, 2008

City Administrator Jeff Dingman was given a 4 percent salary increase at Monday’s Baldwin City Council meeting. The city council was unanimous in its approval of his job evaluation, but not for the amount of salary increase. It raised Dingman’s yearly pay to $82,634.

Summer’s been tough on trees

By Shawn Linenberger

August 21, 2008

Picking bagworms from trees can be a tedious task. But overlooking just one “bag,” can mean leaving hundreds of bagworms on a tree — literally.

Re-enactor breathes new life into abolitionist John Brown

By Sophia Maines

August 18, 2008

With his full gray beard and long black coat, Kerry Altenbernd seemed to step effortlessly into the role of legendary abolitionist John Brown. He paced the stage, at times pounding his fist on the podium for added emphasis, as he recounted the life of the controversial figure who holds a central place in the history of Lawrence and the state.

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