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Light showers possible tonight
By Dave Toplikar
April 12, 2005
(Updated Tuesday at 4:49 p.m.) If you're heading outdoors this evening, take along an umbrella — a few raindrops are in the forecast. “Very light showers are possible, from 8 o'clock to midnight” said Matt Sayers, 6News meteorologist.
Kansas snuffs out candles on birthdays for Washington, Lincoln
World Online staff
April 12, 2005
(Updated Tuesday at 5:38 p.m.) Gov. Kathleen Sebelius signed 11 bills into law today, including one that takes Lincoln's and Washington's birthdays off the public holiday list in Kansas.
Governor signs two health care bills
World Online staff
April 12, 2005
(Updated Tuesday at 2:59 p.m.) Gov. Kathleen Sebelius signed two bills today designed to expand health care options for Kansas. One bill provides tax credits for small businesses that offer health savings accounts to employees. A second bill establishes a repository in the state for donated cancer drugs.
Tonganoxie’s rebuilding project coming along
By Mike Rigg
April 12, 2005
For the first time in years, there's optimism in Tonganoxie about the fate of the Chieftain baseball team.
Damp and cool start to the day
By Dave Toplikar
April 12, 2005
(Updated Tuesday at 8:55 a.m.) Lawrence residents were getting a wet and chilly start to their day today. And cool weather will linger throughout the day, according to Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Briefly
April 12, 2005
• Officials try to stop spread of Marburg virus • Serial bomber may have stashed TNT near armory • Alleged abductor ends standoff peacefully • Rumsfeld to meet with Iraqi leaders
For some, Schiavo case not about the law
Leonard Pitts Jr.
April 12, 2005
There were no network news bulletins when Sun Hudson died. No army of protesters keeping vigil outside the hospital, no statement from the president, no comment from the House majority leader.
AG Kline explains investigation
By Phill Kline - Kansas Attorney General
April 12, 2005
Over the past few weeks, there has been much media attention about a judicial inquiry being conducted concerning child rape and potentially illegal late-term abortions in Kansas.
Vote split on Clinton, Rice
John Bersia
April 12, 2005
Readers have weighed in on the 2008 election, at least in terms of the hypothetical scenario that I posed in a column a few weeks ago. The question was: Which candidate would you support for president: Condoleezza Rice as the Republican nominee or Hillary Rodham Clinton for the Democrats?
Fear and hate
April 12, 2005
Filibuster right
April 12, 2005
Kansas bigots
April 12, 2005
Why stop?
April 12, 2005
Sanctity tainted
April 12, 2005
Two Vols suspended following fight
Tennessee football players charged after altercation
April 12, 2005
Tennessee quarterback Brent Schaeffer and receiver Bret Smith were suspended indefinitely from the team Monday, a day after they were charged with hitting a student who was arguing with Schaeffer's girlfriend in a dormitory.
Television coverage unkind to Tiger
Despite winning his fourth Masters and ninth major, CBS announcers too often criticized Woods
By Tim Cowlishaw - The Dallas Morning News
April 12, 2005
You wouldn't know it from what you saw, and you certainly wouldn't know it from what you heard from CBS's broadcasters. But Tiger Woods actually was pretty good at Augusta this weekend in winning his fourth Masters and ninth major tournament.
Daily ticker
April 12, 2005
‘Hot teams’ develop bioscience goals
By Scott Rothschild
April 12, 2005
In the race for bioscience research dollars, Kansas should focus on developing medicines, taking a global lead in food safety and raising crops for the health industry.
Eldridge set to reopen in month
‘Heritage travelers’ expected to help lift Lawrence tourism industry
By Mark Fagan
April 12, 2005
The Eldridge Hotel is poised to re-enter the Lawrence lodging market, just as the city's tourism market is showing signs of rebounding from a lackluster year.
Taxes seen as painful procedure
Millions scrambling to meet Friday deadline
J-W Staff and Wire Reports
April 12, 2005
How unpleasant is it to fill out federal tax forms? Unpleasant enough that Americans are about evenly divided when asked whether they'd prefer a trip to the dentist.
In the halls
April 12, 2005
Journal-World teen board to meet next week
April 12, 2005
The Journal-World Teen Advisory Board will meet at 7 p.m. April 21 at the News Center, 645 N.H.
Teen poetry
April 12, 2005
Feathery, fuzzy creatures create warm feelings
By Janis Campbell - Knight Ridder Newspaper
April 12, 2005
It's spring in the bookstores, where we've been finding bunnies, chicks and ducks — all perfect for spring reading.
TV show to honor mothers
J-W Staff Reports
April 12, 2005
Join “Jayni's Kitchen” this week for “Making Mom's Day.”
Elmo metamorphosis
Muppet gets more emotional, less tutorial, in ‘Sesame Street’ for educated Japan
By Yuri Kageyama - Associated Press Writer
April 12, 2005
Elmo has undergone a metamorphosis in Japan.
‘Veronica Mars’ breaks all the rules
Kevin McDonough
April 12, 2005
The teen detective series “Veronica Mars” (8 p.m., UPN) uses high school as a dark metaphor for a cruel society. But it's Veronica's methods of coping that set her apart from, say, “Kim Possible.”
KU dean finalist for Michigan State job
By Terry Rombeck
April 12, 2005
The dean of the largest academic unit at Kansas University is a finalist to be provost at his alma mater.
County hires consultant for document imaging
April 12, 2005
Douglas County Commissioners approved a contract Monday worth more than $52,000 with Overland Park-based BV Solutions Group.
6Sports video: City teams face off on the tennis courts
April 12, 2005
Free State has traditionally dominated the tennis showdown. Lawrence High won in doubles play, but the Firebirds continued the winning streak in singles matches.
6Sports video: Free State swim team ready to make another run at State
April 12, 2005
The Firebirds' coach Jama Crady is looking to senior Ashley Jackson and junior Ashley Robinson to lead the team back to the State meet.
6Sports video: Piper takes down Tongie in the Game of the Week
April 12, 2005
The Piper Pirates have strong batters, while the Tonganoxie Chieftans have good pitching. However, the Pirates' bats ruled the game.
People
April 12, 2005
• ‘Friends' celebrate Coco's baptism • ‘Apprentice' candidate arrested in casino
Small group protests cardinal’s Mass
By Rachel Zoll - Associated Press Writer
April 12, 2005
Cardinal Bernard Law celebrated Mass in mourning for Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Basilica on Monday, ignoring protests from victims that his handling of the sex abuse scandal in the U.S. Catholic Church should disqualify him from the honor.
Bolton defends criticisms of U.N.
By Charles Babington and Dafna Linzer - The Washington Post
April 12, 2005
President Bush's nominee to be U.N. ambassador told senators Monday that his caustic criticism of the United Nations in a speech a decade ago was designed to get his audience's attention, and that “the United States is committed to the success” of the international body.
Bush warns ‘road map’ might stall if Sharon doesn’t stop settlements
By Peter Wallsten and Tyler Marshall - Los Angeles Times
April 12, 2005
President Bush and Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon differed strongly and publicly Monday over the future of West Bank settlements under the U.S.- backed peace plan, underscoring the fragile nature of negotiations to end the decades-long conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.
Police ‘discombobulate’ suspicious bags
By Justin Dickerson - Los Angeles Times
April 12, 2005
Police on Monday tackled and arrested a man who deposited two suitcases in front of the west side of the U.S. Capitol, did not move and asked to speak to President Bush.
Mariners spoil day at ‘The K’
Seattle pitcher Franklin efficiently slices through Kansas City lineup in 8-2 victory
The Associated Press
April 12, 2005
The Kansas City Royals disappointed a lot of people.
Woodling: Editor does KU proud
By Chuck Woodling
April 12, 2005
Mitch Albom is in hot water. Nikki Overfelt isn't. In fact, she reluctantly is enjoying her 15 minutes of fame.
Seabury ‘nerves’ falter in loss
By Steve Schmidt
April 12, 2005
The Seahawks squinted in the afternoon sun and shivered in the evening cold.
Recruit to visit KU
April 12, 2005
Dwight Lewis, a 6-foot-5, 190-pound high school junior from Metairie, La., has scheduled an official men's basketball recruiting trip to Kansas University.
CU to tap ex-KU QB
April 12, 2005
Former Kansas University quarterback Mike Bohn will become Colorado University's next athletic director, the Boulder (Colo.) Daily Camera reported Monday.
Former Wildcat charged
April 12, 2005
A former Kansas State football player was charged Monday with raping a woman in the dorm where he lives.
LeBron drives Cavs
James plays every minute of victory
The Associated Press
April 12, 2005
LeBron James is carrying the Cleveland Cavaliers down the stretch.
Morningstar earns KBCA all-state nod
J-W Staff Reports
April 12, 2005
Free State High's Brady Morningstar has been named to the Class 6A all-state first-team as chosen by the Kansas Basketball Coaches Assn.
Free State places eighth, LHS 10th at Manhattan
J-W Staff Reports
April 12, 2005
Free State High's golf team placed eighth, and Lawrence High placed 10th of 13 teams at the Manhattan Invitational on Monday at Manhattan Country Club.
Suspect charged in fatal hit-run
By Eric Weslander
April 12, 2005
At the time of her death, Jodie Hatzenbihler was up for the “new nurse of the year” award at University of Kansas Hospital.
CBS plans to visit tax festivities at post office
By Mike Belt
April 12, 2005
It's been nearly 20 years since a novelty string band first gave an impromptu performance in the downtown Lawrence post office and made the night of April 15 fun for procrastinating taxpayers.
American contractor reported abducted in Baghdad
By Traci Carl - Associated Press Writer
April 12, 2005
A U.S. contractor was kidnapped Monday in the Baghdad area, the latest in a string of abductions that have forced many foreigners to work here under armed guard. A pickup truck also exploded near a U.S. convoy as it patrolled a crowded market in the troubled city of Samarra, killing at least three people and injuring more than 20 others.
Colorado’s Piedra suspended by MLB
The Associated Press
April 12, 2005
Colorado outfielder Jorge Piedra was suspended 10 days Monday for violating baseball's new policy on performance-enhancing drugs, becoming the second player to be publicly identified under the major leagues' tougher rules.
Homers down; scoring up
By Ronald Blum - Associated Press Sports Writer
April 12, 2005
Tougher testing for steroids didn't lead to a dramatic decrease in offense during the first week of the season.
Pageant dreams come up short
By Mike Belt
April 12, 2005
Rachel Saunders did everything right as Miss Kansas USA, even though it didn't earn her the title of Miss USA, a close friend of the Tonganoxie woman said.
Lutheran council may expand gay clergy
Proposal would allow those in committed relationships to join clergy
By Margaret Ramirez - Chicago Tribune
April 12, 2005
Gays and lesbians in lifelong, committed relationships could become pastors in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America under a proposed exception to church policy drafted Monday by the Church Council following a three-day meeting in Chicago.
Hundreds trapped after Bangladesh factory collapses
By Julhas Alam - Associated Press Writer
April 12, 2005
A nine-story garment factory in Bangladesh collapsed after a boiler exploded Monday, killing at least 21 people and trapping about 200 others, police and rescuers said.
Nationwide manhunt underway for ex-con
By Pamela Hamilton - Associated Press Writer
April 12, 2005
Authorities have launched a nationwide manhunt for a smooth-talking ex-convict who is suspected of killing two people and who once vowed he would never return to prison in a book he co-wrote with two professors.
District hopes to hire more teachers
School board starts planning for increase in state aid
By Dave Ranney
April 12, 2005
If the Kansas Supreme Court goes along with the Legislature's new school finance plan, the Lawrence school district could expect a $5.3 million increase in state and local aid, district officials said Monday.
Murder, kidnap charges filed in Newton standoff
The Associated Press
April 12, 2005
A Newton man suspected of fatally shooting a sheriff's deputy and critically injuring another officer was charged Monday in Harvey County District Court with capital murder and four other counts related to this weekend's deadly standoff.
Ill wind vexes Burnitz, dooms Cubs
Sosa’s replacement drops liner that leads to only run in Padres’ victory
The Associated Press
April 12, 2005
Jeromy Burnitz still is getting used to windy Wrigley Field, and Adam Eaton and the Padres benefited from his inexperience.
Nation’s first bookmobile has 100th anniversary
April 12, 2005
The nation's first bookmobile celebrated its 100th anniversary at a party Monday, marking an evolution from a humble buggy with a few hundred books to full-sized buses offering thousands of books and other services.
Datebook
April 12, 2005
Bradley Wayne Nickel, Tonganoxie
April 12, 2005
Noble Services, Osage City
April 12, 2005
Charles Earl Martin, Lawrence
April 12, 2005
Betty Jean Rogers, Boerne, Texas
April 12, 2005
Edith R. Keefer, Lawrence
April 12, 2005
On the record
April 12, 2005
Julius I. ‘Pete’ Leighty, Tonganoxie
April 12, 2005
Ken David ‘Kenny’ Schrage, Nortonville
April 12, 2005
Nolan L. Johnson, Tulsa, Okla.
April 12, 2005
Kansans voluntarily pony up taxes for online purchases
By Alicia Henrikson
April 12, 2005
You may have been among the many Kansans who noticed that new line on this year's state income tax form.
FSHS still streakin’
Firebirds edge Lions to keep city crown
By Ryan Greene
April 12, 2005
Free State boys tennis coach Jon Renberger was not happy with his team's doubles performance, and Lawrence High coach Dick Wedel was less than thrilled with the play of his singles.
Country Music Awards honor year’s top videos
By John Gerome - Associated Press Writer
April 12, 2005
Keith Urban won Country Music Television Music Awards' video of the year award Monday night for his hit “Days Go By,” while Gretchen Wilson won in the breakthrough and female video categories.
Rain and wind complicate annual fires in Flint Hills
The Associated Press
April 12, 2005
To everything there is a season, and in the Flint Hills of Kansas, now is the time for grassland to be burned, an annual ritual essential to renewal of the prairie.
Double Take: Adolescents who self-harm need alternative outlet for emotions
Jenny Kane
April 12, 2005
Dear Dr. Wes and Jenny: I have a young friend who cuts herself when she is upset. I would like to help her, but I do not understand why she does it. What is behind this sort of behavior? Is there anything that a friend can do to help convince her to stop doing it?
Briefly
April 12, 2005
• Speakers square off on silicone-gel implants • Jackson trial focuses on boy in former settlement • India, China agree on 'strategic partnership' • Dozens of Hindus die during bathing ritual
World Online: Panorama — Korean War Memorial
By Vonna Keomanyvong
April 12, 2005
World Online: Panorama — KU library warehouse
By Vonna Keomanyvong
April 12, 2005
Briefly
April 12, 2005
• Business owners hear water-line project plans • School sets open house • Praeger to speak to College Republicans
Haskell students to aid research
By Terry Rombeck
April 12, 2005
Students and faculty at Haskell Indian Nations University will play a key role in the new Center for Remote Sensing of Ice Sheets, and Haskell President Karen Swisher couldn't be happier.
Banner day in Boston
Ring ceremony, rout highlight home opener
The Associated Press
April 12, 2005
Bostonians who never thought they'd live to see the Red Sox win it all witnessed another first in the franchise's recently refurbished lore: the New York Yankees applauding as their rivals collected the spoils of their World Series championship.
Why hide?
J-W Editorials
April 12, 2005
Campaign laws should protect voters, not political agendas.
Briefcase
April 12, 2005
• Stewart loses bid for new sentence • AFL-CIO takes aim at Sprint chief's pay • EU seeks to resolve dispute over subsidies
Checkmates: Chess is king for Quail Run team
Kids take game to nationals
By Christy Little
April 12, 2005
Eight Quail Run School students, armed with chocolate milk, gather around their Expert-ranked coach at a recent chess club practice.
Shall we call you Dorothy?
Lawrence native defends home state in 1st year of college
By Rachel McCarthy James - Special to the Journal-World
April 12, 2005
Not everyone in Kansas goes to KU, K-State, or Johnson County Community College. I didn't. I knew from the time I was 12 that I would leave Kansas, my beloved home state, for college. When I went to school in Virginia, I discovered that my home state suddenly made me something that I'd never really been before: exotic.
‘Trading Spaces’ wave crashes, leaving TLC scrambling
By David Bauder - Associated Press Writer
April 12, 2005
Two years ago, the people at TLC wouldn't have traded spaces with anybody.
Jayhawks add game
April 12, 2005
Kansas University's softball team will travel to Springfield, Mo., for a single game against Southwest Missouri State at 3 p.m. Thursday.
Polar center’s research to have global impact
Professor to expand studies on effects of melting ice caps
By Terry Rombeck
April 12, 2005
When tsunamis hit Asia in December, many of those affected in the coastal areas were among the poorest residents of their countries.
KU staff anticipate raises by summer
By Terry Rombeck
April 12, 2005
Kansas University's classified employees could reap the benefits of opting out of the state civil service system as soon as this summer.
Get out and walk
PBS show host suggests pedestrian-friendly planning
By Joel Mathis
April 12, 2005
If your kid is fat, Mark Fenton says, blame the car.
Briefly
April 12, 2005
• Trash bags stolen from late justice's home • Law School not hurt by rating change • Marriage ban topic of town hall meeting • Church groups to review programs
Horoscopes
April 12, 2005
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