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The Pew Center on Monday gave Kansas a B-minus in a national ranking of how well state governments manage their budgets, staffs, infrastructure and information. What grade would you give Kansas?

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N. Second Street work runs into bottleneck: By Chad Lawhorn; March 4, 2008 in print edition on 1A; The bump is battling back. A project designed to permanently fix an accident-causing bump in the road at North Second and Locust streets likely will have to be delayed for at least two years.

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6News video: Law enforcement officials support pre-K: By Lindsey Slater; March 4, 2008; Early childhood education is usually backed by teachers, but today a different group of leaders is endorsing pre-kindergarten learning. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater has more.
6News video: City takes first step toward curbside recycling: March 4, 2008; Leaders at City Hall want to know more about the city's attitudes about curbside recycling and how much residents are willing to spend to make it happen.
6News video: City says $4.9m Freenet plan too risky: March 4, 2008; City commissioners aren't interested in partnering with Lawrence Freenet to expand wireless internet access in the community.
6News video: Commissioners consider special district tax to finance development: March 4, 2008; A unique plan to finance improvements to a new development in northwest Lawrence is up for discussion at tonight's City Commission meeting.
6News video: Cosby given life in prison, again: March 4, 2008; Four years after a Lawrence man is murdered, the man responsible is once again sentenced to life in prison.
6News video: Shooting victim in ICU as investigation continues: March 4, 2008; The Leavenworth County Sheriff's office continues to investigate the shooting of a 5-year-old girl last month at her home in Linwood.
6News video: Welcome back, otter: By Cory Smith; March 4, 2008; The river otter was nearly wiped out along with the state's beaver population in the early 1900s. But now they're making a comeback, and as 6News reporter Cory Smith learned, they're calling the Baker Wetlands home.
6News video: Sebelius reads Seuss to students: March 4, 2008; Kathleen Sebelius steps away from her duties as governor today to think left, and think right, and think low, and think high.
6Sports video: Bookend blowouts wreck Raiders: March 4, 2008; Last Wednesday the Texas Tech men's basketball team suffered its worst loss in school history. Three days later, the Raiders responded with one of the biggest wins in school history. Fast forward another 48 hours, and the Jayhawks shellacked Pat Knight's team in the most lopsided Kansas contest in Big 12 history.
6Sports video: Bobcats must pass Wildcats to make it to championship: March 4, 2008; At Basehor-Linwood High, 3-08 is on the minds of the Bobcats. “3-08 is the date of the championship game, and we started practice today at 3:08, and we plan to be playing at 3:08 in the championship game,” says senior guard Ashley Jannin.
6Sports video: LHS looking for revenge: March 4, 2008; On the 6A level, Lawrence High is after revenge in its state opener rematch. The seventh-seeded Lady Lions draw 22-1 Blue Valley High on Wednesday.
6Sports video: 15 of 16, seniors score in triumph over Texas Tech: March 4, 2008; Following KU's 109-51 beatdown of Texas Tech, head coach Bill Self joked that not even the Los Angeles Lakers could have beaten the Jayhawks on senior night.
KU football adds future home dates with Southern Miss., New Mexico St.: J-W Staff Reports; March 4, 2008; Kansas University's football team has added Southern Mississippi to its 2009 and 2010 schedules, the athletic department released today. It will be the first time the two schools have met in football. Also being added to the future slates is a game with New Mexico State, which will be played on Sept. 25, 2010, in Lawrence.
6News Now: Curbside recycling interest gauged: March 4, 2008; In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, city leaders are looking to gauge interest in city-wide curbside recycling services, and after an absence of over 100 years, an otter was spotted at the Baker Wetlands.
Law enforcement backs governor’s pre-K proposal: By Scott Rothschild; 02:41 p.m., March 4, 2008 Updated 05:25 p.m.; Putting more children in pre-kindergarten classrooms now will prevent having to build more prisons in the future, law enforcement officials said Tuesday.
Extra Minutes: Kansas 109, Texas Tech 51: By Ryan Greene; March 4, 2008; Tying up loose ends from a Senior Night which couldn't have possibly gone any better for KU. Aside from the numbers in the 109-51 blowout win over Texas Tech, including solid showings from each senior, the night finished with the traditional speeches, giving Bill Self's first KU senior class a night to remember.
Behavior raises questions about teen ethics: By Dr. Wes Crenshaw & Julia Davidson; March 4, 2008 in print edition on C1; Wes: This column tries to balance parental and teen anxiety with a rational picture of the world. We ask readers to reconsider what is worth worrying about and what may really be fear of the unknown or media hype. For example, we’ve argued the real danger of Internet sex offenders is one part reality and 10 parts sensationalism.
Angle to review comics for J-W: March 4, 2008 in print edition on C1; Teens will have a say in choosing new comic strips for the Journal-World. At this week’s meeting, Angle members will review comics that may run in the Journal-World.
White House decor featured in Architectural Digest: Associated Press; March 4, 2008 in print edition on C1; The Bushes may be on their way out, but they are leaving their mark on the White House. Architectural Digest got a look at the residence’s private rooms for its March 2008 issue.
Open meetings provision up for renewal tonight: By Chad Lawhorn; March 4, 2008 in print edition on A8; City commissioners to-night are expected to routinely renew a long-standing provision that allows two city commissioners to talk privately about city business.
Executive to take helm at Ottawa University: J-W Staff Report; March 4, 2008 in print edition on A8; The chief executive officer of Enterprise Financial Services Corp. will be the 21st president of Ottawa University, the school announced Monday.
Horoscopes: March 4, 2008 in print edition on B8; This year you will be able to manifest your goals if you stay focused. The issue is that you might feel passionately about many things and scatter your energy. Concentrate, and nearly anything is possible. If you are single, your passion for living comes through. This characteristic draws many. The issue boils down to who you want. Make choices accordingly. If you are attached, the two of you can rekindle the passion of new love.
People in the news: March 4, 2008 in print edition on B8; • Van Halen undergoes medical testing • The Game set to serve 60-day sentence • Barrymore gives $1M to World Food Program
New ‘Indiana Jones’ trailer whips up buzz on Internet: By Regina R. Robertson - The Associated Press; March 4, 2008 in print edition on B8; Times sure have changed in the 19 years since Harrison Ford last donned the signature fedora of thrill-seeking archaeologist Indiana Jones. The viral spread of the trailer for “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” is proof of that.
‘New’ detective really old school: By Kevin McDonough; March 4, 2008 in print edition on B8; An intriguing new series with a far-fetched premise, “New Amsterdam” (8 p.m., Fox) stars Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as John Amsterdam, a New York City detective with a special secret. He’s been hanging around the Naked City since 1642.
Eco-terrorism suspected in fires: By Elizabeth M. Gillespie - Associated Press Writer; March 4, 2008 in print edition on C8; Three seven-figure dream homes went up in flames early Monday in a Seattle suburb, apparently set by eco-terrorists who left a sign mocking the builders’ claims that the 4,000-plus-square-foot houses were environmentally friendly.
New crack cocaine sentencing guidelines in effect for inmates: Wave of releases may come this week; By Karen Matthews - Associated Press Writer; March 4, 2008 in print edition on C8; Marsha Cunningham was no drug dealer. But when authorities busted her boyfriend in the 1990s for selling crack and powdered cocaine, they also arrested her on a crack possession charge. Her sentence: Fifteen years behind bars, only two less than her boyfriend got.
Detentions of protesters, punishment of Ukraine signal tough Kremlin line: By Steve Gutterman - Associated Press Writer; March 4, 2008 in print edition on C8; President Vladimir Putin fast-tracked the transfer of power to his newly elected protege Monday and signaled the Kremlin won’t back down from its pull-no-punches anti-U.S. foreign policy or ease up on its critics at home.
Flying Asian cockroaches could benefit farmers: By Betsy Blaney - Associated Press Writer; March 4, 2008 in print edition on C8; Loathed by homeowner and restaurateur, the lowly cockroach is gaining some respect in the agricultural community.
Survey: One-third of workers too sleepy: Associated Press; March 4, 2008 in print edition on C8; Hey you! Dozing at your desk! Wake up, go home and get more sleep! That could be the message from a survey released Monday by the National Sleep Foundation.
NAFTA rhetoric may hurt regional ties: By Andres Oppenheimer; March 4, 2008 in print edition on A7; Democratic hopefuls Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton’s latest claims that they would “opt-out” of the U.S. free trade deal with Mexico may be just primary season political theater, but many Latin Americans see it as irresponsible rhetoric that could badly hurt U.S. ties with the region.
Old Home Town - 25 years ago: March 4, 2008 in print edition on A7; A man with a handgun escaped with an unknown amount of cash from the Douglas County Bank branch facility in the Malls Shopping Center. Police said they had several leads but no arrests had been made by early evening. Nobody was hurt in the robbery.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago: March 4, 2008 in print edition on A7; From the Lawrence Daily World for March 4, 1908: “The big Sutton Farm sale of pedigreed Berkshire hogs is going on today at the farm near here. Purchasers are from around the nation and it appears the sale will be highly successful with the local economy getting assistance from the visitors, many of them wealthy.
Community energy: March 4, 2008 in print edition on A7; To the editor: Gov. Sebelius and others say we need to reduce reliance on coal plants and encourage development of wind farms. Sounds good on the surface but sets us up for considerable trouble and discord.
Coal plant costs: March 4, 2008 in print edition on A7; To the editor: Recent articles in the Journal-World regarding the coal-fired power proposed for Holcomb have referred to those who oppose the plant as “environmentalists.” While the Sierra Club and other environmental groups have done admirable work in illustrating the negative environmental impacts of the plant, in fact, the Holcomb plant is being (and should be) opposed for far broader reasons, one of which is clearly economic.
Bigger problem: Potholes are a problem, but the overall condition of Lawrence streets is a much greater concern.; J-W Editorials; March 4, 2008 in print edition on A7; Yes, Lawrence has potholes that need to be fixed, but the bigger question is what are Lawrence officials going to do about the entire local street system? And how soon can work start on this massive project?
Contract concern: Boeing’s loss of a key military contract should be a national concern.; J-W Editorials; March 4, 2008 in print edition on A7; Kansas has a special reason for outrage at the U.S. military’s decision to award a $35 billion aircraft deal to a Paris-based company, but this outsourcing plan should be of concern to all Americans.
Bankruptcies render gift cards worthless: By Anne D’Innocenzio - Associated Press Writer; March 4, 2008 in print edition on B9; You know that Sharper Image gift card you got for Christmas? Right now, it’s worthless. And other gift cards in your wallet could lose their value, too. As more retailers file for bankruptcy or go out of business, more than $75 million in gift cards are at risk of becoming worthless pieces of plastic this year.
It’s not un-American to live within means: By Michelle Singletary; March 4, 2008 in print edition on B9; As the director of a financial ministry at my church, I get an up-close and personal look at the spending habits of a lot of people. And year after year, I am stunned at the decisions people make that get them into financial trouble. I’ve seen monthly car notes the size of mortgage payments. People take vacations or buy big-screen televisions and expensive jewelry while ignoring huge federal tax obligations.
Commodities: March 4, 2008 in print edition on B9; Agriculture futures traded higher Monday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for May delivery jumped 16.5 cents to $11.025; March corn gained 9.5 cents to $5.555; March oats rose 12 cents to $4.34; May soybeans rose 23 cents to $15.595.
WeatherFone, SportsFone now on: March 4, 2008 in print edition on B9; Patti McCormick, Lawrence, has launched a company that reports time, temperature and weather forecasts — and sports scores, for that matter — to anyone who calls.
Community Corrections nominated for award: March 4, 2008 in print edition on B9; Douglas County Community Corrections and the Lansing school district were among 34 employers in Kansas nominated by their employees for the 2008 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, considered the highest recognition given to employers for exceptional support of their employees serving in the National Guard and military reserves.
Spencer Museum hires membership director: March 4, 2008 in print edition on B9; Margaret Perkins-McGuinness has joined the Spencer Museum of Art at Kansas University as director of membership and development.
On the record: March 4, 2008 in print edition on A4; A 56-year-old Carlsbad, N.M., man on Sunday reported the theft of about $2,788 in cash. The incident occurred between noon and 11 p.m. Saturday in Lawrence.
Fine arts dean candidate to visit KU today: By Jonathan Kealing; March 4, 2008 in print edition on A4; The first of three candidates for the position of dean of fine arts at Kansas University was announced Monday.
Commission needs more time to negotiate casino contracts: By Carl Manning - Associated Press Writer; March 4, 2008 in print edition on B10; The Kansas Lottery Commission needs more time to negotiate contracts with those wanting to manage one of the four proposed state-owned resort casinos.
Rare, tiny frogs found breeding in sanctuary: By Ray Lilley - Associated Press Writer; March 4, 2008 in print edition on A2; A rare and threatened species of tiny frog has been found breeding in a New Zealand animal park, meaning its future may now be more secure, researchers said Monday.
Colombia, neighbors trade explosive allegations: By Toby Muse - Associated Press Writer; March 4, 2008 in print edition on A2; Venezuela and Ecuador sought Monday to make Colombia pay a high price for killing a leftist rebel leader in the Ecuadorean jungle — expelling its diplomats, ordering troops to the border and cracking down on trade across the border.
Shooting at a Wendy’s leaves two dead: March 4, 2008 in print edition on A2; A gunman in a jacket, tie and baseball cap wordlessly opened fire inside a Wendy’s during the lunchtime rush Monday, killing a paramedic who had gone back to fetch the right toy to go with his child’s meal and wounding five others. The 60-year-old shooter then committed suicide.
Rice: Mideast peace possible this year: March 4, 2008 in print edition on A2; Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice urged Palestinians on Monday to quickly resume peace talks with Israel, suspended in protest over an Israeli military offensive that killed more than 100 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
Iran receives 3rd round of nuclear sanctions: March 4, 2008 in print edition on A2; The U.N. Security Council imposed another round of sanctions on Iran for refusing to suspend uranium enrichment, but Iran defiantly vowed Monday to continue its nuclear program despite the nearly unanimous censuring vote.
US airstrike fires at terrorism suspect: March 4, 2008 in print edition on A2; The U.S. Navy fired at least one missile into a southern Somali town before dawn Monday, targeting a terrorism suspect as an Islamic group with links to al-Qaida appears to be gathering sway again in this lawless African nation.
Her back to the wall, Clinton bets it all today: By Steven Thomma - McClatchy Newspapers; March 4, 2008 in print edition on A1; The Democratic presidential campaign hits a turning point today, when voters in Ohio and Texas either will put Hillary Clinton back into the race after a dismal month or drive her out.
Marijuana plants sent to recycling center: March 4, 2008 in print edition on A6; A pot grower in northern California is following nature’s rules, if not the law.
Man gets 6 months for punching lawyer: March 4, 2008 in print edition on A6; A man who punched his lawyer in a Kentucky courtroom last month has been sentenced to six months in jail.
Grand jury refuses to issue Planned Parenthood indictment: By Andale Gross - Associated Press Writer; March 4, 2008 in print edition on A5; A Johnson County grand jury has refused to issue an indictment against Planned Parenthood after investigating the agency’s clinic in suburban Kansas City.
Snow removal to be reviewed: March 4, 2008 in print edition on A5; City commissioners will discuss whether they want to make any changes to the city ordinance requiring residents to shovel snow from their sidewalks.
Fair housing, rental seminar set for Friday: March 4, 2008 in print edition on A5; The public is invited to a free Fair Housing and Rental Housing seminar Friday.
Ex-recycling leader loses job in Wash.: March 4, 2008 in print edition on A5; Longtime Lawrence recycling leader Mollie Mangerich has lost her job in Spokane, Wash., following a political shake-up in the city.
Shooting suspect makes first appearance: By George Diepenbrock; March 4, 2008 in print edition on A3; Saying he didn’t understand the charges against him, a Topeka man accused of shooting three people outside a former Lawrence nightclub made an appearance Monday afternoon in Douglas County District Court.
District educates patrons on LOB: By George Diepenbrock; March 4, 2008 in print edition on A3; As the April 1 special election nears, Lawrence school district officials want to make sure the public knows what’s at stake.
Capital improvement projects considered: By Mike Belt; March 4, 2008 in print edition on A3; A study for road improvements. A new public works building. Fairgrounds improvements. These were among the major capital improvement projects discussed Monday by Douglas County commissioners.
Festival promotes women’s issues: March 4, 2008 in print edition on A3; Lunafest, a national film festival to promote women’s issues, comes to Liberty Hall on Sunday.
Pump patrol: March 4, 2008 in print edition on A3; The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $3.05 at several locations. If you find a lower price, call Pump Patrol at 832-7154.
Trial date set in sex-crimes case: March 4, 2008 in print edition on A3; A June 4 trial date has been set in Douglas County District Court for a Baldwin City woman charged with sex crimes against children. One of the alleged victims was her 3-year-old son.
Suspect arrested in home-invasion case: March 4, 2008 in print edition on A3; A man suspected of wielding a machete during a home invasion and robbery last month was arrested Friday by Lawrence police.
N. Second Street work runs into bottleneck: Locust Street project faces delay of at least 2 years; By Chad Lawhorn; March 4, 2008 in print edition on A1; The bump is battling back. A project designed to permanently fix an accident-causing bump in the road at North Second and Locust streets likely will have to be delayed for at least two years.
Grade for Kansas government: B-minus: By Carl Manning - Associated Press Writer; March 4, 2008 in print edition on A1; Kansas received a B-minus in a national ranking of how well state governments perform. The Pew Center on the States gave Kansas the grade in a report released Monday. Kansas was among 18 states getting a B-minus grade, while 13 states had higher grades and 19 were lower. The 50-state average was B-minus.
Bale stymies Chisox early: Royals rally for win after fifth-inning slip; Associated Press; March 4, 2008 in print edition on B3; John Bale made his case for a spot in the Kansas City rotation, pitching three hitless innings Monday as the Royals rallied for a 7-6 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
Padres’ ace solid on eve of birth: Associated Press; March 4, 2008 in print edition on B3; Chris Young hardly labored in his first spring training outing. The All-Star ace will leave that part to his wife.
Gonzaga cruises: Associated Press; March 4, 2008 in print edition on B3; Freshman Steven Gray scored 18 points, and No. 24 Gonzaga crushed Santa Clara, 88-54, on Monday night to win its eighth consecutive West Coast Conference regular-season title.
Three HINU players earn all-league honor: March 4, 2008 in print edition on B3; Three Haskell Indian Nations University basketball players have been named to the All-Midlands Collegiate Conference first team.
UNC on top again: Associated Press; March 4, 2008 in print edition on B3; North Carolina was back at No. 1 again Monday, thanks to a memorable few days in the state of Tennessee.
Moss staying with AFC champs: All-pro receiver signs 3-year deal with New England; March 4, 2008 in print edition on B2; Randy Moss is staying with the New England Patriots.
Chiefs bolster LB corps: March 4, 2008 in print edition on B2; The Kansas City Chiefs signed free-agent linebacker Demorrio Williams to a five-year contract Monday, a move that could knock Napoleon Harris out of the starting lineup.
Federer upset in Dubai: March 4, 2008 in print edition on B2; Roger Federer is on a losing streak for the second time in four months.
Missouri nightclub closes: March 4, 2008 in print edition on B2; The downtown nightclub where Missouri’s leading scorer suffered a broken jaw in a scuffle with two restaurant workers has closed down, according to a letter the owner sent to city officials.
Commentary: Inconsistent Aggies frustrate coach: By Chip Brown - The Dallas Morning News; March 4, 2008 in print edition on B2; Billy Gillispie never wavered about how to make his Texas A&M teams better. He pushed, prodded and pounded. When someone pushed back, he punished.
LHS boys inspired by Firebirds: By Jesse Temple; March 4, 2008 in print edition on B1; As the only team at the Class 6A state tournament without a winning record (11-11), it would be easy for Lawrence High’s boys basketball team to feel out of place while jostling with the big boys.
Sweet sendoff: KU seniors bid farewell with blowout; By Gary Bedore; March 4, 2008 in print edition on B1; Pity the team that ventures into Allen Fieldhouse on Kansas University’s Senior Night. “Coach told us last week he didn’t think the Lakers could come in and beat us on Senior Night. I agreed with him right away,” KU senior guard Russell Robinson said after the Jayhawks’ festive — and historic — 109-51 Senior Night rout of Texas Tech on Monday at Allen Fieldhouse.
Jayhawks bask in their senior moment: Departing players lauded in Allen finale; By Sophia Maines; March 4, 2008 in print edition on A1; The thunder inside Allen Fieldhouse grew even more deafening Monday night as Jayhawk fans saluted their seniors.
Tech ‘didn’t compete’: Coach laments Red Raiders’ lack of fight; By Ryan Wood; March 4, 2008 in print edition on B5; Texas Tech’s men’s basketball team has proven to be a disturbing anomaly, able to beat a top-10 squad one day before losing by 58 to another just two days later.
Keegan: A case study in depth: By Tom Keegan; March 4, 2008 in print edition on B1; To appreciate fully how much talent a basketball player must possess to earn a spot in the rotation in an elite basketball program such as Kansas University’s requires more than watching Darrell Arthur sky to slam home an alley-oop. It takes more than witnessing Sherron Collins punctuate a blurry coast-to-coast trip with a reverse lay-in kissed off the glass.
KU hoops notebook: March 4, 2008 in print edition on B5; Swagger’s back: Kansas University’s basketball team seems to have bonded since a disappointing one-point loss Feb. 23 at Oklahoma State.
Top secrets: Frank Warren’s personal art project has turned into worldwide phenomenon; By Jon Niccum; March 4, 2008 in print edition on C1; Four years ago Frank Warren embarked on a modest artistic experiment. He began handing out 3,000 blank postcards to strangers in Washington, D.C. He requested they tell him a secret — one that had to be true and had never been shared with anyone else. Within a month he had received about 100 back.
Jackson’s speech a tear-jerker: Seniors take turns at microphone to thank coaches, fans; By Ryan Greene; March 4, 2008 in print edition on B4; Even though Darnell Jackson promised himself he wouldn’t shed a tear while speaking to 16,300 Allen Fieldhouse fans Monday night, senior teammate Rodrick Stewart knew better.

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