High-tech focus on local news

"Today, Lawrence, KS is a regional anomaly, anchoring a Democratic county in a solidly Republican state. Its large student population brings spunk to Lawrence, the university adds academic sophistication and sports fanaticism, and the town, dotted with funky restaurants and boutiques, has become a favorite of artists and activists."

Say what you will about the control factor of the Simons family, but it could be a heckuva lot worse.

The Newspaper of the Future - New York Times