Opinion

Beal: Spring has sprung
March 9, 2010
It’s amazing what a difference a few days make. A few days, that is, when the temperatures begin to rise and you begin to get the feeling that spring will really come again this year.
Comment: Resolution is state’s duty
March 3, 2010
John Beal’s column, “States’ rights supporters wave fists at Washington” (Feb. 17), made the assertion that in modern times, the phrase, “states’ rights,” “…has become a euphemism for resistance to the federal government’s efforts to promote racial equality.”
Letter: Helping small businesses
March 3, 2010
As a small-business and property owner in Shawnee, I find it politics as usual when Council persons propose to repeal the recent franchise fee on residential utilities.
Handyman chores need crowning piece
March 3, 2010
Just recently the Food Network aired “America’s Worst Cooks,” a video tour de force in which two chefs supposedly whipped teams of culinary incompetents into passable cooks. Next up is “America’s Worst Driver,” which starts later this month on the Travel Channel.
Wristen: Whitmore’s prediction comes true
March 3, 2010
A year had passed, but Ross Whitmore still remembered the conversation vividly.
Olympics Blog: A look back at memorable moments
March 1, 2010
The flame has been extinguished, and NBC is airing the closing ceremonies of the Vancouver Olympics one last time.
Olympics Blog: Apolo, Reutter deliver the drama
February 26, 2010
After being disqualified for a slight bump during the final turn of his final individual race of the Vancouver Olympics, Apolo Ohno came right back with another unbelievable final-curve rally.
Beal: ‘Fibber’s closet’ comment recalls old days of radio
February 24, 2010
Occasionally my age catches up with me. It happened the latest time just Sunday night.
Olympics Blog, Day 8: Ohno does it again
February 20, 2010
Apolo Ohno isn’t exactly Michael Phelps in terms of the magnitude of his Olympic medal collection, but the excitement when Ohno steps onto the ice is comparable to that when Phelps prepared to dive into the pool two summers ago.
Maranatha teacher tops in Christian schools
February 19, 2010
The Kansas Association of Religious and Independent Schools recently named a Maranatha Academy teacher the 2010 Distinguished Teacher for the Christian Schools in Kansas.
Olympics Blog, Day 6: Crash and burn
February 19, 2010
Sports Editor Chris Wristen is a big fan of the Winter Olympics. He shares his thoughts on the Games in this blog from the comfort of his living room couch.
Olympics Blog, Day 5: Remarkable and ridiculous
February 17, 2010
Sports Editor Chris Wristen loves the Winter Olympics, and he’s enjoying them from the frigid confines of … his Kansas City living room.
State’s right supporters wave fists at Washington
February 17, 2010
The Kansas Senate voted last week, 33-7, to stand proudly in the long line of warriors for states’ rights.
Letter: League marks 90 years
February 17, 2010
Ninety years ago, Carrie Chapman Catt first proposed a League of Women Voters to “finish the fight” and work to end all discrimination against women.
Olympics Blog, Day 4: Intro to curling, and Lindsey Jacobellis
February 16, 2010
It’s not exactly bocce ball on ice, but that’s the feeling I had while watching the United States women battle Japan in a curling thriller this evening.

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Point of View

Do you think the state should do more to help businesses near K-7 and Johnson Drive as an interchange is constructed?

Given the time the state has had to prepare, I don’t think completing the access road before starting/ closing Johnson Drive is an unreasonable request from these businesses or those of us who patronize them.

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