LJWorld.com / Thursday, July 3, 2008

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Published June 20, 2008

More than four decades ago, the burnt remains of a Pawnee Indian earth lodge were uncovered. In June archaeologists - both amateur and professional - returned to the site of the historic Pawnee Indian village. This time around, they hope their finds will lead them to conclusions as to when the Pawnee lived there and what prompted them to leave.

Published June 13, 2008

It's prime season for ticks, tiny insects that feed on blood. But with a bit of knowledge about the pests — where they live, what they look like and what to do if you encounter one — you, your family and your pets can remain tick-free.

Published June 9, 2008

In summer 2007, reporter Chad Lawhorn embarked on a project to document the process of receiving a concealed carry permit in Kansas. Follow Lawhorn as he goes through the steps — from buying a gun to carrying it on the streets — and learn more about some of the people and places he encountered along the way

Published June 6, 2008

The 1st Infantry Division has been around for nearly 100 years. Fort Irwin, Calif., has been training troops to fight America's wars for decades. In preparation for its deployment to Iraq, the Big Red One is spending three weeks at Fort Irwin.

Published June 6, 2008

Here are the locations for works included in the 21st annual Lawrence Outdoor Downtown Sculpture Exhibition.

Published June 5, 2008

The fifth annual Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival starts on June 5th and runs through June 8th. Organizers are planning on more than 13,500 guests, which would make Clinton State Park the second-largest city in Douglas County until the festival wraps up. See videos, photo galleries, the Wak Talk blog, Best Bets, and more about the Wakarusa Fest.

Published May 24, 2008

Check out photos, videos and databases of the Lawrence area high school class of 2008.

Published May 21, 2008

Mary Chappell has been at KU for more than 25 years, but recently, she had to learn her job all over again. After a medical accident took the sight from her one good eye, she's adapted to doing her job and living without sight.

Published May 21, 2008

With gas prices at a record high, many Americans are thinking twice about taking summer vacations. But don't cancel your plans just yet. Whether you're planning a dream vacation or just a weekend getaway, we've got plenty of tips.

Published May 20, 2008

The Lawrence Journal-World looks back at the men's basketball season of 2007-2008, in which the Jayhawks claimed the NCAA championship title for the first time in 20 years and its third ever.

Published May 19, 2008

Database of all spring 2008 Baker University degree candidates.

Published May 19, 2008

Database of all spring 2008 Haskell Indian Nations University degree candidates.

Published May 19, 2008

About 5,000 area students participated in commencement ceremonies at Haskell Indian Nations University, Baker University and Kansas University in the past two weeks. Check out photos, videos and databases of the graduates.

Published May 19, 2008

Database of all spring 2008 Kansas University degree candidates.

Published May 12, 2008

Thousands of World War II veterans die each week without seeing the national memorial for their war. But folks in the small Kansas town of Lyndon are rallying to send as many Kansas veterans as possible to the memorial — before it's too late. Two Lawrence residents recently got that chance.

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