Also from February 27
Audio clips
- Bill Self talks about a relieving win for his team and looks ahead to Saturday's rematch with K-State
- Brandon Rush talks about what was different this time for KU on the road and looks ahead to K-State
- Darrell Arthur talks about the success KU had offensively moving the ball through the big men
- Sherron Collins talks about the improving health of his knee
Births
Obituaries
On the street
Photos
Photo galleries
Podcasts
Polls
What's your favorite Lenten food?
Poll results
| Response | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| I don’t observe Lent | 46% | |
| Fish | 21% | |
| I don’t modify my diet during Lent | 14% | |
| Pasta | 6% | |
| Cheese pizza | 5% | |
| None of the above | 2% | |
| Lentil soup | 1% | |
| Pepper and eggs | 1% | |
| Total | 355 | |
Videos
- A family was reunited on Wednesday evening after an intense …
- The Linwood girl who was shot in the head Saturday …
- KU’s bus system still has a budget deficit, however a …
- This weekend the rivalry between KU and K-State heats up …
- Concerns over the future of the state’s existing coal-fired power …
- Douglas County residents looking to cast a vote before election …
- Douglas County is locked in competition with Wyandotte for retail …
- It was a chance to capitalize on idle hands, and …
- The KU women’s basketball team fell to the Texas Longhorns …
- It was do-or-die for the Lawrence High School girl’s basketball …
- Useless trivia with Kevin and Andrew.
- Winning on the road has been easier said than done …
- The Lawrence Humane Society is running out of space after …
- Videocast for February 27
Lead stories
6:00 a.m.
LMH dedicates new emergency center- February 26, 2008 in print edition on 3A
- Lawrence Memorial Hospital on Tuesday opened the doors to the new Simons Center for Emergency Medicine, the bright new addition that is part of a $50 million hospital expansion. “It’s a dream we’ve had for a number of years,” Dr. Scott Robinson, emergency department medical director, said as he stood in the new 28,000-square-foot center. The hospital conducted a ribbon cutting and open house for the department, which opens for patients March 6.
8:00 a.m.
Crime declines at KU residence halls - 6:00 p.m., February 26, 2008 Updated 12:00 a.m. in print edition on 1A
- Crime at Kansas University’s residence halls has decreased about 20 percent from 2005 to 2007, according to a Lawrence Journal-World computer-assisted analysis. “I think a lot of that has to do with education,” said Capt. Schuyler Bailey, KU Public Safety Office spokesman. “We start talking to our students (about crime prevention) in the summer before they ever get here.”
- Video: KU residence hall crime data revealed
- Special coverage: Crimes reported in KU residences 20052007
1:00 p.m.
Classical guitarists strike chord with junior high students- February 27, 2008 in print edition on 3A
- While many junior high school students play Guitar Hero, they readily admit it’s nothing like playing the real thing. After watching two talented classical guitarists perform, that notion was only confirmed. “It was very cool,” said Alex Kong, a Southwest ninth-grader who plays the popular video game, but not the real musical instrument.
5:40 p.m.
Arthur, Jayhawks answer call of the road, smack Cyclones 75-64- 4:30 p.m., February 27, 2008 Updated 8:48 p.m.
- AMES, Iowa - Many - if not all - eyes were on Darrell Arthur heading into Wednesday night’s Kansas University road trip to Ames, Iowa. Led by 18 points from the sophomore forward - three days after his roughest outing of the season in a 61-60 loss at Oklahoma State - KU ousted a pesky Iowa State club 75-64 in Hilton Coliseum, improving to 25-3 overall and 10-3 in league play. More importantly, the well-rounded showing from the Jayhawks gave KU a nice boost heading into Saturday’s rematch with Kansas State in Allen Fieldhouse. It will be KU’s most anticipated home game of the 2007-08 season, followed Monday night with a Senior Night matchup against Texas Tech.
- Video: Jayhawks twist up Cyclones
- Photo gallery: KU vs. ISU
10:00 p.m.
All stories
- 6Sports video: Lady Lions advance over Eagles at sub-state
- February 27, 2008
- It was do-or-die for the Lawrence High School girl’s basketball team on Wednesday night. The Lady Lions began their run in the 6A sub-state tournament.
- 6News video: State to add more advance voting locations
- February 27, 2008
- Douglas County residents looking to cast a vote before election day this fall will have more locations to choose from.
- 6News video: Missing boy found
- February 27, 2008
- A family was reunited on Wednesday evening after an intense manhunt found a four-year-old boy that went missing that morning.
- 6Sports video: Longhorns sneak by Kansas
- February 27, 2008
- The KU women’s basketball team fell to the Texas Longhorns on Wednesday night in Allen Fieldhouse.
- 6News video: Lawmakers concerned over coal plants
- February 27, 2008
- Concerns over the future of the state’s existing coal-fired power plants have some state lawmakers seeking to limit the power of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
- 6News video: Gunshot victim remains in intensive care
- February 27, 2008
- The Linwood girl who was shot in the head Saturday remained in intensive care on Wednesday night at Children’s Mercy Hospital.
- 6Sports video: Jayhawks twist up Cyclones
- February 27, 2008
- Winning on the road has been easier said than done lately for the Kansas men’s basketball team. KU hit the road on Wednesday night to take on Iowa State.
- 6News video: Student senate helps KU’s bus budget
- February 27, 2008
- KU’s bus system still has a budget deficit, however a decision by the student senate on Wednesday night reduced the red ink.
- 6News video: Humane society covered
- February 27, 2008
- The Lawrence Humane Society is running out of space after receiving an overwhelming response to its request for blanket and linen donations.
- 6News video: Young artists thrive at Liberty Hall after-school program
- February 27, 2008
- It was a chance to capitalize on idle hands, and idle hours, for local Junior High students today at Liberty Hall.
- 6News video: Statue takes brunt of rivalry
- February 27, 2008
- This weekend the rivalry between KU and K-State heats up again when the Wildcats come to town, but one Lawrence man hopes the rivalry won’t boil over into his front yard again.
- 6Sports video: Useless trivia from Allen Fieldhouse
- February 27, 2008
- Useless trivia with Kevin and Andrew.
- 6News video: Douglas’ retail sales falling behind Wyandotte’s
- February 27, 2008
- Douglas County is locked in competition with Wyandotte for retail sales, and the Lawrence area is falling behind.
- Abstract artwork inspires creations by young artists
- Spencer exhibit provides model for students
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on A3
- A Spencer Museum of Art exhibit was brought to life Wednesday with wire, wood and the imaginations of junior high students.
- KU women falter again in second half, fall to Texas 57-53
- February 27, 2008
- Sophomore Danielle McCray led the way for KU with 19 points and 10 rebounds, while freshman Krysten Boogaard added 10 points. KU was just 10-of-28 from the floor in the second half. Not that Texas was stellar (11-of-26), but the Longhorns outrebounded the Jayhawks in the second half 21-14.
- Arthur, Jayhawks answer call of the road, smack Cyclones 75-64
- 04:30 p.m., February 27, 2008 Updated 08:48 p.m.
- AMES, Iowa - Many - if not all - eyes were on Darrell Arthur heading into Wednesday night’s Kansas University road trip to Ames, Iowa. Led by 18 points from the sophomore forward - three days after his roughest outing of the season in a 61-60 loss at Oklahoma State - KU ousted a pesky Iowa State club 75-64 in Hilton Coliseum, improving to 25-3 overall and 10-3 in league play. More importantly, the well-rounded showing from the Jayhawks gave KU a nice boost heading into Saturday’s rematch with Kansas State in Allen Fieldhouse. It will be KU’s most anticipated home game of the 2007-08 season, followed Monday night with a Senior Night matchup against Texas Tech.
- 6News Now: Missing boy found
- February 27, 2008
- In tonight’s 6News and tomorrow’s Lawrence Journal-World, a four-year-old boy who was reported this morning was found near his home, and vandals continue to strike the artwork of a famous Lawrence sculptor.
- Authorities locate boy who was reported missing
- February 27, 2008
- Area law enforcement officers spent more than an hour searching for a child this morning before finding him in an area northeast of Lawrence.
- Wheat futures soar above $12
- Shortage of grain will keep prices up, investors believe
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on B13
- Wheat futures vaulted above $12 a bushel for the first time Tuesday as investors bet that a shortage of high-quality milling wheat would keep prices high for the grain used in bread, pasta and other foods. Other commodities traded mostly higher, with crude oil surpassing $100 a barrel and silver hitting its highest level since 1980.
- Consumer Reports canvasses paint brands for best buys
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on B13
- It had been a Behr market since 2003, with the Home Depot brand occupying every top spot but one in Consumer Reports’ ratings categories of interior paints. But in CR’s latest tests, paints from Benjamin Moore, Kilz and Valspar edged into first place.
- Old Home Town - 100 years ago
- February 27, 2008
- From the Lawrence Daily World for Feb. 27, 1908: The consolidation idea has caught hold of the rural schools of this county and bids fair to result in the erection of buildings to accommodate one or more rural high schools.
- Golf course with apartment complex earns approval
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on A3
- Call it a two-for-one deal. City commissioners at Tuesday evening’s meeting approved a project that will add both a new golf course and apartment complex to the northwest area of town. On a 4-1 vote, commissioners approved the necessary rezonings and development plan for The Links, a project about a half-mile north of Sixth Street and west of Queens Road.
- Last Call owner faces eviction proceedings
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on A1
- Another legal battle may be brewing over the former home of the downtown nightclub Last Call. Landlords for the former club at 729 N.H. have filed a lawsuit in Douglas County District Court seeking to evict Dennis Steffes’ company - which operated the hip-hop club Last Call - from the premises.
- Jayhawks, Longhorns struggling on road
- Fortunately for Kansas, tonight’s game is in Allen Fieldhouse, but it’s no gimme
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on B1
- Misery loves company, and Kansas University’s women’s basketball team isn’t alone as Big 12 Conference road kill. The Jayhawks haven’t been able to win a league game away from home, but neither has Texas. Kansas is 0-7 on the Big 12 road while Texas is 0-6.
- KU men’s golf 11th
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on B3
- Kansas University’s men’s golf team carded a final-round 320 to finish in 11th place at the All-American Golf Classic.
- Earthquake felt across large parts of Britain
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on A2
- An earthquake struck Britain early today and was felt across large parts of the country. No injuries or damage were immediately reported.
- Study: Man’s best robot as good as man’s best friend
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on A2
- First, horses were replaced with cars. Then carrier pigeons were put out of work by radios. Now it’s dogs who may need to look over their shoulders.
- Rezoning is approved near 7th and Wisconsin
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on A5
- Commissioners unanimously approved a rezoning for an area north of Seventh Street and west of Wisconsin Street.
- Alleged gang leader in $70M robbery arrested
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on A11
- Police arrested the alleged leader of a gang that stole $70 million from a Brazilian bank in what was then the world’s biggest heist, authorities said Tuesday.
- Even with resignation, Fidel still may play powerful role
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on A11
- Fidel Castro is not fading away. Despite talking about a vacation and retirement, he has retained a role as commentator in chief - and possibly as commander in chief. He still heads the Communist Party, and will sign off on all major policy decisions, giving him a powerful role if he chooses to exercise it.
- Steps make leftovers taste fresher
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on C2
- When freezing leftovers, separate into individual portions for reheating.
- NY Philharmonic concert brings tears, 3 encores in North Korea
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on A10
- The New York Philharmonic’s unprecedented concert could herald warmer ties between North Korea and the United States. After three encores, some musicians left the stage in tears as the audience waved fondly.
- Mayor who posed in underwear loses office
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on A7
- The mayor of an Oregon town who once stripped to her underwear and posed on a fire truck has been stripped of her office.
- Worries grow for evils of ‘stagflation’
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on A9
- It’s worrisome math: Slowing economic growth plus soaring prices could eventually equal “stagflation.” That’s a toxic economic brew the nation hasn’t tasted in three decades.
- Fare catch
- East Lawrence restaurant hopes to lure observers of Lent
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on C1
- If Midwest Fish Frye & So Much More were a book, it might be sorely misjudged. Set back in a strip mall across from a gas station, the restaurant looks unassuming. But step inside and … well, it’s so much more than meets the eye.
- Chiefs release receiver Kennison
- Veteran plagued by hamstring, shoulder injuries
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on B2
- The Kansas City Chiefs have released veteran wide receiver Eddie Kennison, the team announced Tuesday.
- Sorrentino: Benching Walker right call
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on B9
- When Kansas State and Nebraska met last week in Lincoln, Neb., a rare situation presented itself: Bill Walker rode the pine for the final 9:33. The KSU standout freshman didn’t foul out. Coach Frank Martin just left Walker on the bench as a spectator. K-State ended up losing at Nebraska, which was second-to-last in the Big 12 Conference standings at the time.
- Horoscopes
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on B12
- This year, try to flow. Don’t attempt to control situations; people cannot be manipulated. Honor your power and who you are. Often this year you will go through a period of confusion or being unsure. If you are single, others find you alluring. If you are attached, you could be overly sensitive or project your thoughts into situations with your partner.
- Area retailers catching up with seed offerings
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on C1
- For more than three months, my mailbox has been filled with seed catalogs. The first one arrived before Thanksgiving, and some companies have even sent follow-up catalogs, hoping to make my elusive order materialize.
- Top 25 Roundup: Vandy stuns No. 1 Tennessee, 72-69
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on B5
- The Tennessee Volunteers found out being No. 1 can be tougher than beating No. 1.
- People in the news
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on B12
- ¢ Maxim apologizes for bogus music review¢ Cyruses to host the CMT Music Awards¢ Madonna, Mellencamp going into Hall of Fame¢ Model Naomi Campbell hospitalized for surgery
- Classical guitarists strike chord with junior high students
- Duo from Lawrence’s sister city of Eutin, Germany, to present concert on Sunday
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on A3
- While many junior high school students play Guitar Hero, they readily admit it’s nothing like playing the real thing. After watching two talented classical guitarists perform, that notion was only confirmed. “It was very cool,” said Alex Kong, a Southwest ninth-grader who plays the popular video game, but not the real musical instrument.
- Pump patrol
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on A3
- The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.98 at several locations.
- Injuries don’t dishearten FSHS
- Firebirds look to duplicate defeat of O-East
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on B6
- When the Free State High girls basketball team knocked off Olathe East by 16 points at home earlier this season, it had 13 more points in its lineup than it will tonight.
- Tigers’ bats open red hot
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on B10
- Omar Vizquel’s ailing knee could keep him out of the San Francisco Giants’ lineup on opening day. Pitchers Scott Kazmir of the Rays and Brandon McCarthy of the Rangers are going slow so they don’t miss any time once the regular seasons starts.
- LSU QB remains out
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on B2
- LSU quarterback Ryan Perrilloux is not expected to be on the field when the Tigers open spring practice Friday.
- Southwest flavors heat up ‘Jayni’s Kitchen’
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on C3
- Join “Jayni’s Kitchen” this week for “Southwest Impressions.”
- When it’s time for clutter to hit the road
- Having a personalized system can keep unnecessary stuff from piling up
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on B13
- Odds are that most people’s drawers are a mess. So where to begin? Experts from Shop-Smart (the shopping magazine published by Consumer Reports) advise that people create an exit plan for all the clutter. That means going through every closet and drawer and getting rid of the stuff that is really not needed.
- Legislature wades into water dispute
- Bill would restrict use of eminent domain in searches for new supply sources
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on A1
- A water war in the Kansas River Valley has moved to the Legislature. Some farmers in Douglas County are pushing for passage of a bill that they say would prevent a water district from using eminent domain to condemn their land to drill for groundwater.
- Suspect in shooting waives right to fight extradition
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on A7
- A 26-year-old Topeka man suspected of shooting three people outside a Lawrence nightclub has waived his right to fight extradition from Kentucky.
- Powers leads Kansas to third-place finish
- February 27, 2008
- Kansas University sophomore Emily Powers secured a tie for second place to help the KU women’s golf team finish in third at the Kitahara Invitational on Tuesday.
- Mixed reviews
- Workout helps, but Talib’s value debated
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on B1
- Even the most informed analysts don’t quite know what to think of Aqib Talib at this point. That was apparent Tuesday during the NFL Network’s coverage of the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. For a time, the broadcast turned into a back-and-forth debate on the professional value of Talib, KU’s former All-America cornerback. As for his on-field workout, Talib measured well at the RCA Dome on Tuesday.
- Home-court edge
- Big 12 teams enjoy advantage in own gyms
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on B9
- Big 12 Conference teams have won a better percentage of their home games than any other of the six major conferences in America. Big 12 teams have won 67.6 percent of their conference home games this season. The Southeastern Conference checked in at second with a 66.7 home winning percentage.
- Senior wants to topple KU
- Clark has gone 1-6 against Jayhawks in ISU career
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on B4
- A victory over Kansas University tonight would mean a lot not only to Iowa State senior Rahshon Clark, who is a dismal 1-6 versus the Jayhawks, but also second-year coach Greg McDermott’s entire Cyclone program.
- Oklahoma State escapes at Mizzou
- Eaton’s late basket gives Cowboys 75-73 victory
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on B5
- Oklahoma State kept the ball in Byron Eaton’s hands the final half-minute. The junior guard didn’t disappoint with his second straight game-winner.
- O-North record tough to ignore for LHS girls
- Coach: Lions shouldn’t take 3-17 Eagles lightly
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on B6
- You can try throwing out the records all you want come sub-state playoff time - when every high school hoops team supposedly has a clean slate - but some records are harder to discard than others. Like 3-17.
- Stewart’s absence a big one, players say
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on B1
- Kansas University’s basketball players’ thoughts are with teammate Rodrick Stewart today as the senior guard attends his brother Allen’s funeral in Seattle. Stewart - the Jayhawks say - will be sorely missed during today’s 6 p.m. battle against Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum, not just for his 7.7 minutes of playing time (his average in 12 league games) but his presence in the locker room.
- Senate Republicans advance anti-war bill
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on A2
- In an about-face, Senate Republicans on Tuesday agreed with Democrats to advance an anti-war bill because they said the debate would give them time to hail progress in Iraq.
- Coal plant talks may stretch into next week
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on A6
- Three senators and three House members became less optimistic Tuesday about being able to finish their work this week on a bill allowing two coal-fired power plants in southwest Kansas.
- Cargill suspends plans to build ethanol plant outside Topeka
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on B14
- Cargill Inc. has suspended plans to build a $200 million ethanol plant outside Topeka, citing poor market conditions.
- College campus locked down after gun report
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on A10
- A small private college lifted a campus lockdown Tuesday evening after police spent the day searching for a man who was seen with a gun in a residence hall, school officials said.
- Playing for pops
- Junior relishes role as coach’s son
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on B8
- Lawrence High junior guard Bobby Davis insists that he’s never heard the chant “Coach’s kid, coach’s kid,” hurled in his direction.
- Yao finished for season
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on B2
- All-Star center Yao Ming is out for the season because of a stress fracture in his left foot, a stunning blow to the surging Houston Rockets. General manager Daryl Morey made the announcement Tuesday. Yao was having a terrific season, averaging 22 points and 10.8 rebounds per game.
- Clinton, Obama each take shots in debate before key primaries
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on A2
- Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama clashed over trade, health care and the war in Iraq Tuesday night in a crackling debate at close quarters one week before a pivotal group of primaries. Charges of negative campaign tactics were high on the program, too.
- Meatloaf gets its due at Lawrence event
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on C1
- Meatloaf gets its day in the sun this Sunday.
- NBA Roundup
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on B7
- Scores from around the league.
- One of KU’s everyday heroes
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on A13
- Today I want to talk about someone at Kansas University who didn’t go to Miami, isn’t going to cure cancer or AIDS, and won’t be quoted in the national media. She’s simply a good teacher, a good scholar, and a good colleague. She’s typical of KU faculty who are here because they’re committed to the importance of public education and who believe that working at a university is a form of public service.
- 2007-08 winter high school sports notebook
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on B8
- The Free State High boys bowling team has made an appearance in the Kansas Class 6A state tournament every year since the Kansas State High School Athletics Association re-introduced bowling as part of its athletic activities in 2005.
- Treatable illness
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on A12
- To the editor: I’d like to expand on Mary Ann Kiefer’s Feb. 22 letter calling for a revised gun bill. I want our legislators to pass a bill requiring background checks on all men who want to buy guns. After all, all these school mass murderers were men. They had a history of being men and all bought guns and ammo before their deaths (as opposed to afterwards.) So why sell guns to men?
- Senator hospitalized for observation after fall
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on A10
- Sen. Robert Byrd of West Virginia was hospitalized Tuesday after complaining of back pain following a fall at his home, his spokesman said.
- Agency: Drug-resistant TB is spreading faster
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on A2
- Drug-resistant tuberculosis is spreading even faster than medical experts had feared, the World Health Organization warned in report issued Tuesday.
- ‘Pursuit of stuff’ plagues US
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on A13
- If you believe big media, the economy is in trouble. If you worry about job layoffs and your inability to pay bills, you may be thinking about voting for Democrats this fall, which is the point of the negative media coverage.
- Danish goods banned in reaction to cartoon
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on A10
- Sudan has enacted a ban on Danish imports in reaction to the reprinting of a cartoon that satirizes Islam’s Prophet Muhammad, the Sudanese state-run news agency said Tuesday.
- City athletes of the week
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on B8
- Dorian Green and Tania Jackson.
- Commentary: Sampson hangs up on Indiana players
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on B2
- How much would you pay to salvage the reputation of your school? One hundred dollars? One thousand? More? What if I told you that an anonymous donor gave Indiana University $550,000 last Friday to make Kelvin Sampson go away?
- This week in the Big 12 Conference
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on B9
- Texas sophomore D.J. Augustin was named the Big 12 Player of the Week. Augustin has been instrumental in UT’s eight-game winning streak. He averaged 23 points and six assists in the Longhorns’ two victories last week.
- OU-Tech moved to Nov. 22
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on B2
- This year’s football game between Oklahoma and Texas Tech has been rescheduled for Nov. 22, officials from both schools said Tuesday.
- Modern day Kelly’s Heroes: Hunters search for Nazi gold
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on A14
- German treasure hunters began digging Tuesday for what they say may be plunder buried by the Nazis in a man-made cavern near the Czech border.
- Stylist proud of Oscar winner’s ‘horrible’ haircut in movie
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on B12
- Paul LeBlanc doesn’t mind one bit that Javier Bardem calls his creation “one of the most horrible haircuts in history.” In fact, the New Brunswick stylist is pretty proud.
- On the record
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on A4
- Lawrence police on Tuesday picked up a 29-year-old Lawrence man who had driven from Franklin County to Lawrence with intent to harm his girlfriend and himself, Sgt. Paul Fellers said. Fellers said police responded to a weapons call shortly before 2 p.m. Tuesday.
- Seeger is latest ‘American Master’
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on B12
- “American Masters” (8 p.m., PBS, check local listings) presents “Pete Seeger: The Power of Song,” a celebration of the singer/activist who has been collecting, singing and popularizing folk music for most of his nearly 90 years.
- Accident victim still in serious condition
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on A3
- One of two people injured in a two-car accident Sunday was in serious condition Tuesday at Kansas University Hospital in Kansas City, Kan., a hospital spokesman said.
- Clemens: Time to talk baseball
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on B2
- Roger Clemens arrived at the Houston Astros’ minor-league clubhouse on Tuesday and walked straight to a fenced-in bullpen to greet his oldest son, Koby, a catcher in the Astros’ system.
- Executive power
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on A12
- To the editor: Sen. Pat Roberts and other Republicans have attempted to convert the disagreement over extension of the eavesdropping law into an opportunity to impugn the patriotism of the Democratic House leadership that opposes the extension. This supposition clearly misses the point of the opposition.
- Induction cooktop assists with safe, healthy meal prep
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on C3
- Q: At the Lawrence Home Show this past weekend, I saw an induction cooktop for the first time. How does it work?
- Keegan: Is Reed what KU needs?
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on B1
- Kansas University freshman guard Tyrel Reed played 99 varsity basketball games for Burlington High. He lost four games. “Pretty much devastated,” he said of how he felt after each of those four losses. “You never expect you’re going to lose. It was tough. I wasn’t used to losing. I don’t think anyone was.”
- Area Basketball Roundup: Perry boys end drought
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on B6
- Perry-Lecompton’s boys basketball team notched its first sub-state victory in over a decade, blasting Hiawatha, 64-34, on Tuesday.
- Self-serving stand
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on A12
- To the editor: I don’t get it. If the city of Lawrence wants to provide a service to some of its residents that will assist them in obtaining medical insurance, how is this of any concern to the Kansas Legislature? I am speaking of Lawrence’s domestic registry for unmarried couples, and of Rep Lance Kinzer’s, R-Olathe, shameful attempt to repeal it.
- Tait: What a way to finish
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on B8
- Even before he stepped on the mat last weekend in Salina, Baldwin High senior Kevin Callahan was a champion.
- Country denies causing massive YouTube outage
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on A2
- Pakistan’s telecommunications regulator said Tuesday that it had lifted restrictions imposed on YouTube over an anti-Islamic video clip, but rejected blame for a cut in access to the Web site in many countries over the weekend.
- Bad precedent
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on A12
- To the editor: Last Tuesday, Feb. 19, a very important and potentially far-reaching question came before the City Commission. This should be of great concern to every citizen in Lawrence and Douglas County. A developer wants to shoehorn 42 new houses into the land west of Iowa Street and immediately south of Oxford Road.
- Sorrentino Scale
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on B9
- Staff writer Eric Sorrentino ranks the Big 12 basketball teams from best to worst.
- Farmland plans are lagging, leaders say
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on A5
- Douglas County commissioners say they are frustrated at how long it is taking to get something done with the former Farmland Industries site. They are critical of the city of Lawrence for letting the Farmland issue drag on. The city and the county are lagging behind Johnson County in development of the Kansas Highway 10 corridor, commissioners said.
- Man pleads not guilty in battery, kidnapping
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on A3
- A man charged with attacking and kidnapping his former girlfriend entered a “not guilty” plea Tuesday in Douglas County District Court. On May 15 a trial date will be set. But a trial may not be necessary.
- Time to examine our moral boundaries
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on A12
- At a time when Americans are debating whether torture is acceptable in a democracy, I recommend an exhibition in Philadelphia by a group of young Israeli military veterans called “Breaking the Silence.” On view at the Rotunda, the show consists of photos, films and discussions on the daily routines of soldiers in the occupied West Bank and Gaza.
- Insurgents attack buses
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on A10
- Insurgents targeted passenger buses north of Baghdad on Tuesday, as a suicide bomber killed at least eight people west of Mosul and gunmen seized 21 men traveling through Diyala province.
- Charisma
- The appeal of Barack Obama stirs memories of a local visit by another popular senator 40 years ago.
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on A12
- Sen. Barack Obama has generated considerable attention because of how his public appearances draw such large, enthusiastic crowds. Talented in so many ways, his newness and freshness on the political scene have put the presidential hopes of Sen. Hillary Clinton in serious jeopardy.
- Millions sweat out major power failure
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on A10
- Millions of Floridians sweated. Restaurant owners tossed out their food. Motorists battled each other even more than usual. And all for something that should have been just a blip on the electrical grid.
- Community Shelter zoning request deferred
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on A5
- A request by the Lawrence Community Shelter asking commissioners to consider a change in the city’s zoning ordinance that would allow industrially zoned property to house a homeless shelter was deferred.
- Annan suspends talks to end election crisis
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on A10
- Mediator Kofi Annan suspended negotiations on Kenya’s deadly postelection crisis and said Tuesday he would personally appeal for a power-sharing deal because talks were “turning around in circles.”
- Commodities
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on B13
- Agriculture futures mostly traded higher Tuesday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for May delivery rose 90 cents to $12.145; March corn fell 2.75 cents to $5.305; March oats gained 13.25 cents to $4.1725; May soybeans advanced 15 cents to $14.8425.
- City’s sewage treatment recognized by EPA
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on A5
- Lawrence’s efforts to treat sewage are among the most environmentally friendly in the country, according to a new award that the Environmental Protection Agency bestowed on the city Tuesday evening.
- De Soto packaging plant seeking tax incentives
- Huhtamaki wants $6 million in credits, but lawmakers advocate broader changes
- February 27, 2008 in print edition on B13
- Key lawmakers Tuesday leaned against legislation that would give Huhtamaki Americas additional tax incentives to try to lure a multimillion-dollar expansion to De Soto.
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- KU’s Elijah Johnson cautious at camp May 29, 2012
- Hilltop executive director Pat Pisani stepping down May 28, 2012
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