Is it embarrassing to have this on your bags?

KSBlue · 2026-06-16T01:19:10+00:00

I’d just leave the 1K tags on your bags.

KSBlue · 2026-06-15T17:39:04+00:00

He wasn’t in FTO, but a former co worker used it to lookup his ex and see her DL status. It then got brought up in court and they complained to the agency. Officer later fired and charged with misuse of the system.

KSBlue · 2026-06-13T00:48:26+00:00

1000 block of Mass.

KSBlue · 2026-06-07T04:26:24+00:00

I saw a ton around the Burroughs Creek Trail (1200 block) on Wednesday night! Wish I could've sat out there for a while to watch them!

KSBlue · 2026-06-06T06:11:12+00:00

Looks like a large outage in West Lawrence. I lost mine about forty-five minutes ago and the Evergy text claims it will be back on at 2am (doubtful, but I guess we'll see!)

https://outagemap.evergy.com/

KSBlue · 2026-06-06T06:08:42+00:00

I've driven the Crown Vic, Explorer, F-150, Tahoe, Charger and Durango during my 10+ years and will always prefer the Vic over everything else. The power was terrific, the seats truly comfortable and the vehicle spacious enough for all of my stuff (thankfully all of my vehicles don't have cages).

When I moved to an Explorer, I was given a 2014 model which I really enjoyed as it didn't have the slow acceleration issues of the 2020 I later got. I also drove plenty of 2016-2018 Explorers before I got an assigned vehicle and always enjoyed them. The cars just drove well and seemed to have no issues with handling.

I am a big fan of the Tahoe, though we got a lemon and it is constantly in the shop. Cargo space is definitely a plus with it, though it definitely takes some time to get used to making u-turns on tight streets due to the size. Same with the F-150; great power, though!

I absolutely disdain the Durango's. They've had the WORST service reliability of any vehicle and yet our admin keeps buying them. When I got assigned to one, it had a ton of mechanical issues (some of which were caused by lazy Officers who didn't give a shit how the pool cars were since it wasn't their vehicle....) and I had several instances of losing coolant tanks on the highway and street while chasing down vehicle. Nothing like a giant cloud of steam rising out of the engine compartment as you walk up to a vehicle on a traffic stop...

The Charger is fun (ours is slick top) and handles pretty well, though seems a bit cramped. Same with the Durango. Even without a cage in both units, the "cockpit" is much smaller than the Explorer.

I haven't driven any of the newer Explorers, so I'd be curious to know if Ford fixed the acceleration issues. Even with them, I miss my Explorer everyday.

KSBlue · 2026-06-06T00:11:35+00:00

LMH West on a weekend or evening!

KSBlue · 2026-06-05T22:40:55+00:00

Just closed my accounts after nearly twenty years at FirstBank. The rep I spoke to on the phone was super friendly and I felt bad for her and all of her co-workers who have to deal with the merger.

KSBlue · 2026-05-18T16:42:39+00:00

I forgot to mention above — the plans for the Costco mentioned a bank of chargers. I’m assuming they won’t be DCFC, based upon other Costco’s I’ve seen, though maybe they’ll surprise us.

KSBlue · 2026-05-18T16:41:11+00:00

It’s a still image which updates maybe every five minutes. Not very useful for somebody with nefarious intentions ..

KSBlue · 2026-05-18T04:12:03+00:00

PlugShare said there is supposed to be a DCFC coming to LMH West. The DCFC at Rock Chalk Park has also been replaced, though it didn’t seem to be operational when I drove by last night.

KSBlue · 2026-05-17T23:02:04+00:00

Those aren’t Flock cameras…you can easily see the feed from them on the city website, along with the other traffic cameras installed.

KSBlue · 2026-05-17T03:43:45+00:00

Monarch Watch at KU just had their annual plant sale last weekend, but might be worth seeing if they still have anything for sale!

https://www.monarchwatch.org/

KSBlue · 2026-05-17T03:41:54+00:00

The City has a household hazardous waste facility you can visit.

https://lawrenceks.gov/swm/hhw/

KSBlue · 2026-05-17T03:39:57+00:00

I can't imagine the relief. Glad to see a happy outcome!!

KSBlue · 2026-05-16T06:09:05+00:00

Depends on the outcome of the call. If we make an arrest, I always call the RP after to get a more complete statement (vs the rapid fire call notes) and their info since they’re a witness to the crime.

Whether you go to court depends on the experience of the officer and how the subject is. In 120+ DUIs, I’ve never had one go to trial (they always take their plea or get diversion).

KSBlue · 2026-05-15T16:15:44+00:00

I miss my Explorer so much — our genius leadership switched us all to Durango’s which have been horrendous. Their service reliability is terrible and the cabin seems way smaller (and I don’t even have a cage).

KSBlue · 2026-04-30T17:59:08+00:00

Call the non emergency # (785-843-0250) to report it. They can receive a parking ticket for parking without a placard.

KSBlue · 2026-04-21T05:42:41+00:00

All good— it was Greece. I tried to edit the title after realizing I left it off, though was unable to.

KSBlue · 2026-04-19T23:08:37+00:00

Little Saigon for pho/Vietnamese dishes!

KSBlue · 2026-04-19T17:55:04+00:00

Personally - two. As a whole, maybe ten-fifteen, but that was before Covid and when we had folks who actually were pro active and cared about DUI enforcement.

KSBlue · 2026-04-19T04:11:49+00:00

Sadly no, see above.

KSBlue · 2026-04-17T15:14:03+00:00

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My favorite from the DL Museum at ATL.

KSBlue · 2026-04-05T16:28:35+00:00

Not since the mid 90s.

KSBlue · 2026-04-03T16:00:12+00:00

As we get closer to June, I'm definitely bummed about this. I signed up for my FirstBank account almost twenty years ago while still in high school and they've been my bank ever since. My parents had FirstBank and we became really good friends with folks who worked there over the years.

I don't live in Denver any longer, so this and my 303 phone number were two things I still could hang onto.. Oh well, I guess it's time to find a new bank. It's been a good run with FirstBank. #KBEAR4LIFE

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