Local News

Winter storm warning canceled, advisory still in effect
March 20, 2010
The National Weather Service in Topeka has canceled the winter storm warning that was in effect for Douglas County.
Two boys found safe after losing canoe on trip down Wakarusa River
By Joe Preiner
March 19, 2010
Emergency crews from Douglas County spent about two hours Thursday night searching the Wakarusa River south of Lawrence for two missing boys.
Winter storm watch in effect for Douglas County Friday night
March 19, 2010
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a winter storm watch effective Friday evening through Sunday morning.
Health department offers chicken pox vaccine at reduced rate
By Karrey Britt
March 18, 2010
The chicken pox vaccine is being offered to children at a reduced rate through the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department.
Planning begins for this summer’s Relay for Life
By Karrey Britt
March 18, 2010
Cancer. It’s an ugly disease that affects so many people.
Domestic violence center that serves Baldwin City changes its name
By Christine Metz
March 18, 2010
To better reflect its mission of helping the victims of family and domestic violence, Women’s Transitional Care Services has changed its name to Willow Domestic Violence Center.
Wellness Festival is set for March 27
March 18, 2010
The annual Community Wellness Festival, a collaborative effort between the Baldwin City Recreation Commission and Baker University, is set for 9 a.m.-noon March 27 at the Collins Center on the Baldwin City campus.
Bake sale for Haiti is Saturday
March 18, 2010
Garrett England, 9, came up with a sweet idea to help out Haiti. The fourth grader at Baldwin Elementary School Intermediate Center is putting on a bake sale Saturday to raise funds for the earthquake-ravaged country. The sale will be from noon to 4:30 p.m. at Santa Fe Market.
Putting up the fight of his life: Baker student finds resources to battle cancer
By Mallory Saunders
March 15, 2010
Rex Prior was only 8 years old when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. Twenty-six years later, in December 2008, the Baker University student was rushed to the emergency room at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, where a blood clot was discovered in his lung. He was told that his cancer, diagnosed as stage IV, was back.
Signal wins 17 Kansas Press Association awards
March 11, 2010
The Kansas Press Association announced the results of the Awards of Excellence contest today and the Baldwin City Signal won 17, including seven first-place awards.
Sheriff announces saturation patrol during Spring Break
By Jesse Fray
March 9, 2010
Douglas County Sheriff’s deputies announced they will amp up their patrols next week during spring break.
Baker cancels planned tornado drill on Tuesday
March 8, 2010
Baker University has shelved a planned tornado drill Tuesday because of the potential threat of real severe weathe
Baldwin City woman injured near LeLoup after her vehicle is struck by train
March 5, 2010
A Baldwin City woman was flown by helicopter ambulance after her vehicle was struck by a train around noon Friday near LeLoup in northeastern Franklin County.
Baldwin City resident made goal to be 100
By Jeff Myrick
February 25, 2010
During Vivian Courtney’s 100 years, she was described as positive, giving, caring, helpful, always fun loving and up for new adventures. That’s how her children remember her.
City boosts recycling efforts
By Jeff Myrick
February 25, 2010
Baldwin City residents now have expanded recycling capabilities with the addition of new bins at the Allen Park location by the Midland Railway Depot. The city has signed a new contract with 12th and Haskell Recycling of Lawrence and East Wilson Recycling of Ottawa, which is the same company.

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