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When purchasing fruits or vegetables do you look for items that are grown locally?

Poll results

Response Percent
Yes.
 
 56%
It doesn’t matter to me.
 
 21%
No.
 
 15%
I’m not sure what to look for.
 
 6%
Total 373
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Lead stories

6:00 a.m.
Bryan Schulte keeps watch over a sandbag levee holding back floodwaters from the Mississippi River on Tuesday in Burlington, Iowa. On the Illinois side of the river across from Burlington, a levee broke Tuesday morning south of Gulfport, Ill., forcing the closure of a bridge that connects the two cities. Kansas escapes flood conditions - for now
By Mark Fagan
June 18, 2008 in print edition on 8A
Mary Knapp looks at the numbers and feels a bit fortunate. That’s because Kansas’ state climatologist knows that the main force protecting the Kansas River valley from torrential rains and widespread flooding is a persistent bubble of high pressure lingering in the southeastern United States.
4:00 p.m.
Audience members turn their attention to Lawrence resident Elizabeth Hatchett as she offers her opposition to a requested annexation of rural property along the Farmers Turnpike for industrial development. Hatchett spoke at Tuesday's City Commission meeting at City Hall. Lawrence moves to annex land near Lecompton
By Chad Lawhorn
June 18, 2008 in print edition on 3A
City commissioners moved ahead on plans for a new industrial park near the Lecompton interchange on the Kansas Turnpike, saying it was a key piece of ground to attracting new jobs to the city.

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6Sports video: Say goodbye to aluminum bats at Hoglund Ballpark
June 18, 2008
Say goodbye to the ping of aluminum this weekend at Hoglund Ballpark. Starting tomorrow, only wood bats will be allowed at the Al Ice Memorial Classic Baseball Tournament.
6Sports video: Alumni Scrimmage returns at Bill Self’s basketball camp
June 18, 2008
Another Wednesday…another round of the Alumni Scrimmage at Bill Self’s basketball camp.
6News video: City leaders move ahead with annexation plans
June 18, 2008
Lawrence City Commissioners move ahead with plans for a new industrial park near the Lecompton Interchange on I-70.
6News video: Crews working to clean up tornado-torn Manhattan
By Annette Lawless
June 18, 2008
An EF4 tornado swept through Manhattan one week ago tonight. Now, clean-up crews are working harder than ever to restore the city.
6News video: Chautauqua performers of all ages ready to hit the stage
By Lindsey Slater
June 18, 2008
The decade of the ‘Dust Bowl’ and ‘The Great Depression’ comes alive in South Park as Chautauqua performers hit the stage. But the adults aren’t the only history buffs around. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater has more on some local kids who also stepped back in time today.
6News video: Wednesday, June 18 weather at 10 p.m.
By Jennifer Schack
June 18, 2008
The forecast for Thursday, June 19 calls for a high of 79 with the low around 62.
6News video: Annual fireworks show to get new home
By Jesse Fray
June 18, 2008
Those trying to see the Fourth of July fireworks from downtown Lawrence this year will probably miss out. The Lawrence Jaycees have moved this year’s show out of Burcham Park because of safety concerns.
6News video: Evidence in Sherron Collins case being tested a second time
June 18, 2008
Possible evidence in an assault investigation involving KU basketball player Sherron Collins is being tested for a second time.
6News video: Police seek help identifying persons of interest
June 18, 2008
Lawrence police need your help identifying two men wanted in connection with a series of gunshots fired into homes in a central Lawrence neighborhood.
6News video: Firefighters respond to Leavenworth County house fire
By Mark Boyle
June 18, 2008
Fire destroyed a home in Leavenworth County Wednesday evening.
Emergency crews respond to house fire in Leavenworth County
07:08 p.m., June 18, 2008 Updated 10:19 p.m.
Fire reported about 6:20 p.m. Wednesday.
Fireworks display moving to Clinton Lake
By Jesse Fray
03:39 p.m., June 18, 2008 Updated 12:00 a.m. in print edition on A1
Safety concerns prompt big changes for this year’s Fourth of July fireworks display in Lawrence.
Chautauqua tent rises in South Park
Events slated for Wednesday night through Sunday
By Lindsey Slater
June 18, 2008
The Chautauqua tent has returned to Lawrence with events slated to begin at 7:30 Wednesday night and continue through Sunday.
Collins tests stalled at KBI
By Mike Belt
02:37 p.m., June 18, 2008 Updated 12:00 a.m. in print edition on A3
Though the KU Public Safety Office sent the Kansas Bureau of Investigation evidence in October 2007, a backlog of other projects has prevented the agency from testing the evidence from the Sherron Collins case.
Fire crew stops oil spill near creek
By Shawn Linenberger
02:16 p.m., June 18, 2008 Updated 12:00 a.m. in print edition on A3
An asphalt treatment substance spilled Wednesday near Tonganoxie Creek, prompting fire department crews to throw down sand mixture to prevent the spill from contaminating the creek.
Police seek ID of persons of interest in June 7 shooting
By Erin Castaneda
01:09 p.m., June 18, 2008 Updated 12:00 a.m. in print edition on A3
Lawrence Police need the public’s help in identifying two people of interest associated with the gunshots in the 1800 block of New Hampshire street.
SSNs likely on sold computers
By Scott Rothschild
12:39 p.m., June 18, 2008 Updated 12:00 a.m. in print edition on A1
State audit finds used state computers for sale that contained recoverable files with confidential information, such as Social Security numbers.
Woodling: Mario goes out on top
By Chuck Woodling
June 18, 2008 in print edition on B1
Something unique appears about to happen : something that hasn’t occurred in the storied history of Kansas University’s men’s basketball program. Now that Mario Chalmers has pulled the ripcord and confirmed he won’t be returning for his senior year, KU appears likely to produce its first hat trick. Never before have three Jayhawks been selected in the first round of the NBA Draft.
Bioscience incubator generates interest
By Chad Lawhorn
June 18, 2008 in print edition on A3
Economic development leaders Tuesday evening unveiled an $8 million plan to build a life sciences incubator facility on Kansas University’s West Campus to attract promising high-tech start-up companies.
Beantown beatdown
Pierce becomes part of Celtic lore
By Phil Jasner - Philadelphia Daily News
June 18, 2008 in print edition on B1
This was always the Boston Celtics’ ace in the hole. They would have preferred not having to use it, but there was comfort in knowing it was there if they needed it. It was, in the end, an ace all the way.
Senators question nursing homes’ growing use of arbitration
By Kevin Freking - Associated Press Writer
June 18, 2008 in print edition on A1
William Kurth fractured his left hip and leg and contracted numerous pressure ulcers during his final months of life in a Wisconsin nursing home. When his family attempted to sue for negligence, a judge dismissed the case because Kurth’s wife had agreed, as part of her husband’s admission, to have all complaints go through an arbitrator.
LSU remains alive
June 18, 2008 in print edition on B2
Blake Dean hit a three-run double off the left-field wall in the bottom of the ninth inning to keep LSU alive in the College World Series with a 6-5 victory over Rice on Tuesday.
Top 5 Big 12 juco transfers
By Eric Sorrentino
June 18, 2008 in print edition on B5
In all, 44 junior-college football players transferred to Big 12 Conference schools for the 2008 season. Here are the top five to keep tabs on, ordered with the most anticipated impact player first.
Lawrence moves to annex land near Lecompton
By Chad Lawhorn
June 18, 2008 in print edition on A3
City commissioners moved ahead on plans for a new industrial park near the Lecompton interchange on the Kansas Turnpike, saying it was a key piece of ground to attracting new jobs to the city.
Setting the juco trend
K-State reshaping roster with influx of transfers
By Eric Sorrentino
June 18, 2008 in print edition on B5
While most Big 12 football teams have junior-college transfers sprinkled across their rosters, Kansas State has started a trend in the conference. Forget the traditional method of bringing in juco transfers to plug a hole or two. Coach Ron Prince now has enough juco players to revamp the entire team.
Old Home Town - 25 years ago
June 18, 2008 in print edition on A9
For months, the Lawrence employment picture had been much brighter than for the rest of the state and nation. But in recent weeks, the jobless figure had risen from around 3 percent to over 5 percent.
Student play focuses on monkey trial
June 18, 2008 in print edition on C1
The topic of human evolution will take the stage starting Thursday as Summer Youth Theatre performs “Inherit the Wind,” a play based on the 1925 Scopes monkey trial.
Safe seat
June 18, 2008 in print edition on A9
To the editor: Recently, my husband and I took our baby to a restaurant and asked for a high chair. When my husband brushed the crumbs off of the seat, his finger was sliced with a piece of broken glass. He then found several other small shards embedded in the varnish. Had our baby, in her sundress, sat in that seat, her legs would have been shredded.
Oil, mud versus mother of specials
By Kevin McDonough
June 18, 2008 in print edition on B9
Cable’s love affair with rugged blue-collar work continues with “Black Gold” (9 p.m., TruTV), an eight-episode documentary-style series set in the dirty, demanding and dangerous oil fields of West Texas.
Keeping the floods at bay
Mississippi River levee breaks in Illinois
By Maria Sudekum Fisher - Associated Press Writer
June 18, 2008 in print edition on A1
It was like attending a wake for an old friend. For hours Tuesday, Lois Russell sat in her light blue Buick Lucerne on a tiny county road, watching brown floodwaters slowly swallow the white farmhouse she called home for 57 years.
‘Dream Home’ shows future
Associated Press
June 18, 2008 in print edition on C3
Disneyland has seen the future, and the future is now-ish. For its “Innoventions Dream Home” that opened Monday, the Happiest Place on Earth combined today’s cutting edge technology with a few Jetsons-like flourishes.
Randolph out as Mets’ manager
Manuel takes over for first skipper fired in ‘08
June 18, 2008 in print edition on B2
After weeks of speculation that his job was in jeopardy, Willie Randolph finally got fired by the New York Mets while most fans were sleeping.
Climate reality
June 18, 2008 in print edition on A9
To the editor: The June 12 edition of the Journal-World contained reporting of a record-setting tornado season in the Midwest, record flooding in Cedar Rapids and a drought declaration for western Kansas, a condition extending across the West and responsible for a record number of wilderness fires in that area. This correlates with record atmospheric CO2 levels and record high temperatures for most of the past decade.
Wittig’s prison sentence upheld
By David Twiddy - Associated Press Writer
June 18, 2008 in print edition on B6
A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld a 24-month prison sentence for a former Westar Energy Inc. executive convicted in 2003 of bank fraud.
City band presents Chautauqua concert
June 18, 2008 in print edition on C1
The Lawrence City Band will present a concert that ties into the 1930s Kansas-Nebraska Chautauqua event that kicks off today.
Reed reminisces at camp
Sophomore guard sees opportunity for playing time
By Gary Bedore
June 18, 2008 in print edition on B1
It’s easy for Kansas University sophomore Tyrel Reed to relate to the 1,000 or so youths in town for Bill Self’s basketball camp. Reed made the short trip from Burlington many times during his grade school and high school years.
Grassroots action
June 18, 2008 in print edition on A9
To the editor: I’d like to thank Daniel O’Neill (Public Forum, June 11) for trying to encourage people to become active in educating themselves about Sudan and the genocide in Darfur in particular. Apparently, his point was lost on the five people who posted comments on the J-W Web site with snide remarks about the United Nations.
Lawrence company earns bioscience grant
June 18, 2008 in print edition on B6
A Lawrence-based company is getting another $375,000 from the Kansas Bioscience Authority to continue development of a treatment to stop the advancement of osteoporosis and related bone disorders.
Wheat crop faces head scab outbreak
June 18, 2008 in print edition on B6
Untimely rains have spawned an epidemic of the fungal disease head scab in winter wheat fields in Kansas, reducing yields and quality just as harvest gets under way in the state, industry experts say.
Police: Man urged snake to ‘get’ officers
Associated Press
June 18, 2008 in print edition on A2
Police in Bridgeport, Conn., say they arrested a man after he ordered his pet to attack two officers. Lucky for them, 9-foot-long pythons aren’t very obedient.
Clean campaigns
It takes more than an early pledge to run a clean, respectful political campaign.
J-W Editorials
June 18, 2008 in print edition on A9
A recent Associated Press analysis column suggested that a Kansas candidate for U.S. Congress might gain an advantage with voters by pledging to run a “clean” primary and general election campaign.
Archaeologists unearth ancient stone tools
June 18, 2008 in print edition on A2
A local man has unearthed two ancient stone tools in an archaeological dig in Allendale County, S.C., a rare find that could provide more information about how early Americans lived.
It’s time to reinvent, save journalism
By Leonard Pitts Jr.
June 18, 2008 in print edition on A9
And then somebody brought a chicken into the newsroom. A sign affixed to the bird - a statue of a rooster in full crow - said: “Brought in by a Santeria priest … to help save our jobs. Make an offering.”
Commentary: No faking scope of Tiger’s triumph
By David Whitley - The Orlando Sentinel
June 18, 2008 in print edition on B2
Skeptics will note that Tiger Woods lifted the U.S. Open trophy and did not double over in pain. Gee whiz, how hurt could he really be?
Taliban prepare for battle outside city
June 18, 2008 in print edition on A2
Taliban fighters destroyed bridges and planted mines after overrunning villages outside southern Afghanistan’s largest city, Afghan officials and witnesses said. Hundreds of farm families fled while the Afghan army rushed in troops.
Soldier killed in police chase
Associated Press
June 18, 2008 in print edition on A4
A Fort Riley soldier is dead after a police pursuit in Riley County.
Fresno tops Tar Heels
June 18, 2008 in print edition on B2
Alan Ahmady hit the go-ahead single in the fifth inning, five Fresno State pitchers combined to hold North Carolina scoreless for all but one inning, and the upstart Bulldogs continued to surprise Tuesday night with a 5-3 victory in the College World Series.
Military breaks ground for new prison at Fort Leavenworth
By John Milburn - Associated Press Writer
June 18, 2008 in print edition on B10
Military officials have broken ground on a new prison complex at Fort Leavenworth, consolidating corrections operations from three other posts.
Hamas says Gaza cease-fire agreement reached with Israel
By Josef Federman - Associated Press Writer
June 18, 2008 in print edition on A2
The Gaza Strip’s ruling Hamas militant group said Tuesday it has reached a cease-fire with Israel meant to halt a cycle of deadly Palestinian rocket attacks that rained hundreds of rockets on Israel in the past year and Israeli reprisals that have killed hundreds of Palestinians.
Stolen truck found near Kansas River
June 18, 2008 in print edition on A3
A pickup truck stolen more than a week ago was recovered Tuesday morning along the Kansas River at the north edge of Lawrence.
SAT writing section predicts freshman grades
By Queenie Wong - McClatchy Newspapers
June 18, 2008 in print edition on A7
The controversial new writing section of the SAT is a better predictor of college freshman grades than its math and critical reading sections, according to findings released Tuesday by the organization that administers the test.
Summer concerts continue in city
June 18, 2008 in print edition on A3
Summer concerts are under way in Lawrence. The Lawrence City Band will play a concert, as part of its summer concert series, at 8 p.m. today at South Park’s William Kelly Bandstand.
Bumper crop of produce close to home
Lawrence mirrors national trend in surge of locally grown products
By Mark Fagan
June 18, 2008 in print edition on A1
Kevin Irick doesn’t envision fertile soil, nourishing water and bountiful sunlight to know his business is growing. The farmer northeast of Lawrence simply looks at his increasing number of plants, compounding financial returns and - perhaps most important for the future - rising number of customers to understand that he’s onto something. Growing and selling local is the way to go.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago
June 18, 2008 in print edition on A9
From the Lawrence Daily World for June 18, 1908: “The flood water is out of North Lawrence and tomorrow the electric plant here will switch to water wheels for power and permit the fires under their boilers, which have been lighted for at least 10 days, to die out. The Kaw has gone down considerably and the Missouri River remains high but is falling encouragingly.”
Sachets solution for masking unpleasant scents
Chicago Tribune
June 18, 2008 in print edition on C1
Forget the cloying scents and chemical additives of air fresheners or scented candles. Freshen up your surroundings with naturally made sachets instead. You can go the easy route and purchase ready-made sachets, or you can make them yourself.
Teen mom to be tried for abandonment
Associated Press
June 18, 2008 in print edition on A4
A Kansas teenager whose 6-week-old daughter was found alive in a trash bin will be tried on a child abandonment and endangerment charge.
Commodities
June 18, 2008 in print edition on B6
Agriculture futures traded higher Tuesday on the Chicago Board of Trade.
Media cover vows of Lawrence couple
June 18, 2008 in print edition on A5
Mike Silverman and Dave Greenbaum made their vows for a worldwide audience. The two Lawrence residents got married in San Francisco on Tuesday, the first full day that same-sex marriages were allowed in California.
On the record
June 18, 2008 in print edition on A4
A 59-year-old Lawrence man reported being beaten and robbed shortly before midnight Monday in the 100 block of Pinecone Drive.
Security, secrecy shroud Olympic flame
June 18, 2008 in print edition on A2
Hundreds of security personnel lined the streets to head off any disruption as the Olympic torch relay resumed today in western China’s restive Muslim region of Xinjiang.
Tea time: Fresh herbs grown in your garden spruce up hot, cold drinks
By Maria Noel Groves - For The Associated Press
June 18, 2008 in print edition on C1
A cup of tea at breakfast or over lunch is one of life’s simple indulgences. It’s even more special - and not much more difficult - if you grow the herbs yourself.
23rd Street bridge
12:00 a.m., June 18, 2008 Updated 11:28 a.m. in print edition on A5
City commissioners were told Tuesday night that a major bridge replacement may be coming for 23rd Street.
Don’t stick to sticker prices - ask for discounts
Consumer Reports
June 18, 2008 in print edition on B6
We all go out of our way to find a cheap gas station and clip coupons to shave pennies off grocery bills. But when it comes to big stuff like furniture and flat-screen TVs, most of us pay whatever the price tag says, according to ShopSmart, the shopping magazine published by Consumer Reports.
Fire engines
June 18, 2008 in print edition on A5
Commissioners unanimously gave staff the authority to move ahead on issuing approximately $1.2 million in general obligation bonds to purchase a technical rescue fire vehicle and two quint fire engines.
Recent additions lift Royals, 2-1
Associated Press
June 18, 2008 in print edition on B1
Two players who were minor-league teammates until late last month gave the lowly Kansas City Royals another dose of interleague success.
Fidel Castro’s visit with Chavez televised
June 18, 2008 in print edition on A2
Cuban television is showing images of Fidel Castro chatting in a garden with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, the first images of the ailing revolutionary broadcast in six months.
Museum celebrates 25 years at Clinton Lake
By Mike Belt
June 18, 2008 in print edition on A4
The Clinton Lake museum will celebrate its 25th year Saturday with the sanctioning of its new name and the selection of a new sculpture to be built on the museum grounds.
Car bomb shatters calm, kills 51
June 18, 2008 in print edition on A2
A car bomb ripped through a busy commercial street in a Shiite area of Baghdad on Tuesday, killing at least 51 people and wounding scores more in the deadliest blast in the capital in more than three months.
Former Justice official in KC may face grand jury probe
By Lara Jakes Jordan - Associated Press Writer
June 18, 2008 in print edition on A8
The Justice Department is considering launching a grand jury investigation into whether one of its former leaders misled Congress about playing politics with civil rights issues, a government official said Monday.
Pump patrol
June 18, 2008 in print edition on A3
The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $3.82 at several stations. If you find a lower price, call Pump Patrol at 832-7154.
People in the news
June 18, 2008 in print edition on B9
¢ George Takei gets marriage license¢ Amy Winehouse still in London hospital¢ Court delays action on Spears’ finances¢ Cyrus surprised by Vanity Fair photo¢ Joan Rivers booted from British TV show¢ Ludacris busy building his resume¢ Cyd Charisse dies in Los Angeles at 86
Grow these herbs to create a soothing homemade tea
By Maria Noel Groves - For The Associated Press
June 18, 2008 in print edition on C1
Creating your own herbal tea can be a cinch with the right herbs.
Kansas escapes flood conditions - for now
By Mark Fagan
June 18, 2008 in print edition on A8
Mary Knapp looks at the numbers and feels a bit fortunate. That’s because Kansas’ state climatologist knows that the main force protecting the Kansas River valley from torrential rains and widespread flooding is a persistent bubble of high pressure lingering in the southeastern United States.
Horoscopes
June 18, 2008 in print edition on B9
This year you might act like a pendulum, with perpetual mood changes, switching emotional views and opening up to new potential. Often you will wonder whether to follow your gut or your mind.
Perry freshman earns rodeo honor
June 18, 2008 in print edition on B7
Kourtney Foley, a ninth-grade student at Perry-Lecompton High, has earned a position on the Kansas State High School Rodeo Team and will travel with teammates to Farmington, N.M. from July 20-26 to compete at the 60th Annual National High School Finals Rodeo in the pole bending competition.
3 people arrested in Ottawa drug raid
June 18, 2008 in print edition on A5
Three people were arrested last week in a drug investigation after the Franklin County Drug Task Force searched a house in Ottawa.
Probe: Pentagon lawyers sought harsh interrogation
By Anne Flaherty - Associated Press Writer
June 18, 2008 in print edition on A10
The Pentagon in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks pursued abusive interrogation techniques once used by North Korea and Vietnam on American POWs despite stern warnings by several military lawyers that the methods were cruel and even illegal, according to a Senate investigation.
Questions abound about this year’s tomato troubles
By Susan Krumm
June 18, 2008 in print edition on C1
I have received numerous calls over the last week related to the tomato salmonella outbreak.
Gatorade taps Grizzle track athlete of year
June 18, 2008 in print edition on B7
Tonganoxie’s Roxi Grizzle has been named Gatorade’s Kansas girls track and field athlete of year for the second year in a row.
Neighbors raise concerns about LHS field work
By George Diepenbrock
June 18, 2008 in print edition on A3
Heavy rains can raise alarm bells for neighbors who live near Lawrence High School. That’s why Centennial Neighborhood residents have taken an interest in the school district’s plans to overhaul the LHS campus and add artificial turf athletic fields.
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