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6:00 a.m.
Kansas fans go wild in the stands as the Jayhawks begin to pull away from the Longhorns in the second half Sunday at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo. After the Kansas University men’s basketball team defeated the University of Texas, 84-74, and claimed the Big 12 Conference championship, it was named the No. 1 seed in the NCAA’s Midwest Region. With the Jayhawks kicking off play in the tournament at 11:25 a.m. Thursday in Omaha, many fans are expected to follow, even though the Qwest Center is sold out for the game. Jayhawks hit the road to Omaha
By Ryan Wood
March 16, 2008 in print edition on 1A
Twenty years ago, Kansas University’s men’s basketball team won the 1988 national title, starting its run with two games in Nebraska and two in Detroit before the Final Four. If the two-decade championship funk will be broken this year, it will take the same path.
9:00 a.m.
From left, Mick Palmer, Greg Palmer and Bill Woodard, all of Lawrence, react at Free State Brewing Co., 636 Mass., to learning the Jayhawks men’s basketball team landed a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament Sunday after defeating Texas in the Big 12 Tournament. “I think we won it (the seed) today,” Woodard said. KU fans say team’s No. 1 seed expected, earned
By Alexander Parker
March 17, 2008 in print edition on 1A
After defeating Texas in the Big 12 Tournament championship game, the Kansas University men’s basketball team waited on the floor of the Sprint Center in Kansas City to learn its fate in the NCAA Tournament.
11:07 a.m.
Decked out in St. Patrick's Day greenery, Jennifer Ostronic and her husband, Phil, stroll down Massachusetts Street in the late morning in anticipation of the parade scheduled for 1 p.m. in downtown Lawrence. Despite the rain, the parade is slated to continue rain or shine. St. Patrick’s Day Parade will go on as scheduled
10:13 a.m., March 17, 2008 Updated 10:56 a.m.
You can't rain on this parade. Despite the wet weather, the 20th annual Lawrence St. Patrick's Day parade will take place as scheduled, beginning at 1 p.m.
2:16 p.m.
Tom Frenchman II, Lawrence, spotted this four-leaf clover in Watson Park after a short search. With knowledge of the plant’s habitat and growth patterns, Frenchman acquired an extensive collection of the charms. Clover hunter’s business all about plucking for luck
By Erin Castaneda
March 17, 2008 in print edition on 3A
You don’t need the luck of the Irish when you’re Tom E. Frenchman II. The local clover hunter has a trained eye to find four-leaf clovers any time of the year.
3:00 p.m.
From left: St. Patrick’s Day Parade participant Phil Ostronic hands out balloons Monday near Eighth and Massachusetts streets; Tom E. Frenchman II, a Delaware Indian, dresses as a traditional Native American clown; Mr. Bean, a boston terrier, trots along Massachusetts Street; Adrienne Pease, 12, Molly McCord, 11, and Adriana Gramly, 12, huddle under one umbrella while watching the parade. Rain doesn’t stop parade
By Sophia Maines
March 17, 2008
There were no rainbows, but that did not stop Lawrence residents from looking for a pot of gold today.
10:00 p.m.
Seven semitrailers carrying modular units built by Kansas University students exit Lawrence Monday morning on their way to Greensburg. The units will form a new arts center, which will be constructed by students in Studio 804, an architecture class at KU. Prefabricated units arrive in Greensburg
By Jonathan Kealing
10:00 p.m., March 17, 2008 Updated 12:02 p.m. in print edition on 3A
Eight hours and 320 miles separate the students in Kansas University’s Studio 804 from the warehouse where they built a new arts center for this tornado-ravaged community.

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KU women to play in WNIT
J-W Staff Reports
March 17, 2008
The Kansas University women's basketball team, which finished the 2007-08 regular season and league tournament with an overall record of 16-15 overall (4-12 Big 12), will host a second-round WNIT game next Monday in Allen Fieldhouse.
6News video: Despite rain, revelers join in parade
By Cory Smith
March 17, 2008
Not even the luck of the Irish could keep the wet weather from dampening the spirits at today's Saint Patrick's Day parade. As 6News reporter Cory Smith shows us, the crowd still turned out for a good time here in downtown Lawrence.
6News video: Hearings begin in Deshazer murder trial
March 17, 2008
Two people accused in Lawrence's first homicide in more than a year appear in court today for a preliminary hearing.
6News video: Gun found in car near Axis
March 17, 2008
Lawrence police seize a gun from a car near a central Lawrence nightclub.
6News video: Fire & Medical Dept. receives international accreditation
March 17, 2008
The Lawrence-Douglas County Fire and Medical Department passes an intensive international review of its operations, and they pass with flying colors.
6News video: Students, project arrive in Greensburg
March 17, 2008
Eight hours and 300 miles after leaving Lawrence, students in KU's Studio 804 class are one step closer to completing a project for tornado-ravaged Greensburg.
6News video: Clover hunter finds luck in Lawrence
By Lindsey Slater
March 17, 2008
Leprechauns and a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow: both are part of Irish lore and mythical symbols of Saint Patrick's Day. But one such lucky symbol really exists. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater was able to find an elusive four-leaf clover, right here in Lawrence.
6News video: KidCast
March 17, 2008
Parker Matthews presents today's local weather history.
6Sports video: Hawks to face Big Sky champs
March 17, 2008
The real season begins for Kansas: Thursday morning the Jayhawks begin their quest to the big dance against Big Sky champions Portland State.
6Sports video: Lady Firebird orally commits to OSU
March 17, 2008
The Oklahoma State women's basketball team will add a Lawrence produce in 2010: Free State High sophomore Ashli Hill is verbally committed to the Cowgirls.
6Sports video: KU rallies after rocky first half
By Kevin Romary
March 17, 2008
Let's relive Sunday afternoon at the Sprint Center in Kansas City: 19,000 fans looked on as Kansas and Texas swapped leads 14 times and tied six others. Kevin Romary has more.
Prefabricated units arrive in Greensburg
KU graduate students to put art center together by May 4, anniversary of tornado
By Jonathan Kealing
10:00 p.m., March 17, 2008 Updated 12:02 p.m. in print edition on A3
Eight hours and 320 miles separate the students in Kansas University’s Studio 804 from the warehouse where they built a new arts center for this tornado-ravaged community.
6News Now: Afternoon update
March 17, 2008
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, a police detective describes the bloody scene inside a east Lawrence trailer home during a preliminary hearing for two suspects accused of beating a man to death, plus highlights from a soggy St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Rain doesn’t stop parade
By Sophia Maines
March 17, 2008
There were no rainbows, but that did not stop Lawrence residents from looking for a pot of gold today.
Detective describes scene in second-degree murder hearing
By George Diepenbrock
March 17, 2008
A Lawrence police detective described finding a bloody scene Feb. 2 inside a southeastern Lawrence trailer during a second-degree murder preliminary hearing this morning for Jerod Buffalohead, 36, and Shanna Friday, 37.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade will go on as scheduled
10:13 a.m., March 17, 2008 Updated 10:56 a.m.
You can't rain on this parade. Despite the wet weather, the 20th annual Lawrence St. Patrick's Day parade will take place as scheduled, beginning at 1 p.m.
Pickup truck hits apartment building
07:38 a.m., March 17, 2008 Updated 11:54 a.m.
A 29-year-old Lawrence man driving a pickup truck eastbound along the 4600 block of West Sixth Street around 6:43 a.m. today lost control of the vehicle around and veered over a curb and into a large drainage ditch and into apartment building F of Westgate Apartments.
‘Tornado alley’ defines Kansas experience
By Elizabeth Black
March 17, 2008 in print edition on C1
When the tornado sirens were tested last week, I was reminded that a year ago, a month after moving to Lawrence, I recorded an event in my journal so I would not forget it: The last day of February was so warm, so perfect, that I was transfixed by its promise of spring. After two weeks of snowstorms, the 70-degree weather was exhilarating.
Soaking potatoes may help stave off cancer
Los Angeles Times
March 17, 2008 in print edition on C1
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day: a new, healthier way to eat potatoes, the famed staple of Ireland.
Enjoy your ‘stay-cation’
March 17, 2008 in print edition on C1
Not planning a big trip for spring break, which starts this week? Here are some tips from the Associated Press for vacationing at home instead.
Veterans mental health center expanding
Associated Press
March 17, 2008 in print edition on B12
The veterans medical center in Wichita is expanding its mental health department and will be treating more cases of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Free program to tackle advance care planning
March 17, 2008 in print edition on B12
Lawrence Memorial Hospital will offer a free advance care planning program March 25.
Doctor to speak about rheumatoid arthritis
March 17, 2008 in print edition on B12
Lawrence Memorial Hospital will present a free educational program Monday about rheumatoid arthritis.
Horoscopes
March 17, 2008 in print edition on B10
This year you often will feel that all the effort in the world won't make a difference. It will, but you might not see results on your timetable.
People in the news
March 17, 2008 in print edition on B10
• Spears pal agrees to stay away • Bluegrass star to get honorary doctorate • Chinese crack down on Connick song list
‘Horton’ has who-mongous opening
Associated Press
March 17, 2008 in print edition on B10
Horton hears a hit. Family audiences boosted 20th Century Fox’s animated tale “Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who!” to a $45.1 million debut, the best opening so far this year, according to studio estimates Sunday.
‘Dancing with Stars’ trots out new cast
By Kevin McDonough
March 17, 2008 in print edition on B10
The reality/variety stalwart “Dancing with the Stars” (7 p.m., ABC) returns for a sixth season.
’Boot camp’ teaches chronic pain sufferers how to fight back
By Carla K. Johnson - Associated Press Writer
March 17, 2008 in print edition on A12
Ballet teacher Gayle Parseghian thought she might never dance again after a back injury while moving heavy furniture left her with unrelenting pain. But an intensive, four-week “boot camp” got the 55-year-old dancer from Toledo, Ohio, back to the barre.
Power play?
New requirements for a federal defense laboratory raise a number of questions.
J-W Editorials
March 17, 2008 in print edition on A11
A Friday afternoon news release from Topeka told of a new wrinkle in the ongoing competition for the highly prized National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF).
Public subsidies draw scrutiny in Phoenix
By George Will
March 17, 2008 in print edition on A11
When the upscale stores — Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom and other magnets for affluent shoppers — open their doors at the CityNorth “urban village” now being built, Phoenix taxpayers will be there, sort of.
Old Home Town - 25 years ago
March 17, 2008 in print edition on A11
Seventeen Lawrence area residents were arrested on drug charges, capping a nine-month investigation by local law enforcement personnel.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago
March 17, 2008 in print edition on A11
From the Lawrence Daily World for March 17, 1908: “Prof. W.C. Abbott of the University of Kansas has been elected to a full professorship in history at Yale.”
Education slap
March 17, 2008 in print edition on A11
To the editor: State Sen. Roger Pine has done a great disservice to Lawrence elementary and secondary school teachers.
Coal plant questions
March 17, 2008 in print edition on A11
To the editor: It appears that the proposed coal-fired plant at Holcomb is for the benefit of residents of the Denver suburbs who want increased electrical power but object to a local plant.
’Land of a Million Elephants’ fears it may soon have none
By Denis D. Gray - Associated Press Writer
March 17, 2008 in print edition on C8
Connie Speight has swayed on elephant-back through unforgiving jungle and has adopted nine of the high-maintenance beasts. At 83, the retired American teacher is back in this Southeast Asian country to help save what remains of the once mighty herds.
Storms possible for downtown parade
By Alexander Parker
March 17, 2008 in print edition on A5
Today’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade could be hampered by predicted thunderstorms, but organizers said poor weather should not have adverse effects on the event.
National Parks in Northwest assess winter damage
By Shannon Dininny - Associated Press Writer
March 17, 2008 in print edition on A8
Hundreds of trees blown down by wind exceeding 100 mph. Roads and campgrounds washed away by swollen rivers. Damages still unknown to be repaired on backcountry trails.
More Americans say government too secretive
Associated Press
March 17, 2008 in print edition on A8
Nearly nine in 10 Americans say it’s important to know presidential and congressional candidates’ positions on open government, but three out of four view the federal government as secretive, according to a survey released Sunday.
Hospital ball to honor Tensie Oldfather
March 17, 2008 in print edition on A4
Lawrence Memorial Hospital will honor the late Tensie Oldfather at the fifth biennial Hearts of Gold Ball, which is planned for 5:30 p.m. April 26 at O’Malley Beverage building, 2050 Packer Court.
On the record
March 17, 2008 in print edition on A4
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical reported these fire calls
As US toll nears 4,000, war less in public eye
By Bradley Brooks - Associated Press Writer
March 17, 2008 in print edition on A10
Sometime soon, the U.S. military will suffer the 4,000th death of the war in Iraq.
McCain visits Baghdad on low-key fact-finding tour
By Hannah Allam and Yasseen Taha - McClatchy Newspapers
March 17, 2008 in print edition on A10
Republican presidential candidate John McCain made his eighth trip to Iraq on Sunday, this time holding private talks with U.S. and Iraqi officials about security developments at the end of a week marked by a spike in U.S. troop deaths and a new wave of suicide bombings.
Dalai Lama urges peace but does not call halt to anti-Chinese protests
Associated Press
March 17, 2008 in print edition on A2
The Dalai Lama called Sunday for his followers to protest peacefully against Chinese rule but said he would not order them to end demonstrations that have erupted into violence in Tibet and neighboring provinces.
Swarm of bees closes Calif. highway
Associated Press
March 17, 2008 in print edition on A2
Millions of swarming honey bees are on the loose after a truck carrying crates of the insects flipped over on a California highway.
Astronauts test brakes on new robot
March 17, 2008 in print edition on A2
The international space station’s giant new handyman robot got its first checkup on Sunday, with astronauts and flight controllers testing its electronics, joints and brakes.
Fed ‘pulling out all the stops’ to stave off financial crisis
By Jeannine Aversa - Associated Press Writer
March 17, 2008 in print edition on A2
The Federal Reserve, in an extraordinarily rare weekend move, took bold action Sunday evening to provide cash to financially squeezed Wall Street investment houses, a fresh effort to prevent a spreading credit crisis from sinking the U.S. economy.
3 still missing after crane accident
March 17, 2008 in print edition on A2
Rescuers dug through debris Sunday for three people still missing in the rubble and wreckage left when a construction crane toppled like a tree across a city block and killed at least four construction workers.
Conservatives lose control of key cities
March 17, 2008 in print edition on A2
Partial results in France’s municipal elections on Sunday showed President Nicolas Sarkozy’s conservative party headed toward defeat and losing control of key cities, a new setback for a leader beset by sinking support.
Both sides claim victories in election
March 17, 2008 in print edition on A2
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad declared victory Sunday in Iran’s parliamentary elections, saying the people had voted to reject the West after nearly complete results showed conservatives holding their majority.
Airstrike hits militant safehouse
March 17, 2008 in print edition on A2
Missiles that witnesses say came from an unmanned drone flattened a suspected militant safehouse Sunday in Pakistan’s tribal area along the Afghan border. State television said the strike killed about 20 people.
Commentary: Same ol’ political quagmire with NCAA
By Patrick Reusse - Star Tribune (Minneapolis)
March 17, 2008 in print edition on B8
The NCAA ramped up a public relations campaign over the past few weeks in order to convince people that politics and television money play no part in the selection process for the men’s basketball tournament.
Quick look: analyzing brackets
By David Scott - McClatchy Newspapers
March 17, 2008 in print edition on B8
Looking at the four regions of the NCAA Tournament
Office pool tidbits
By Matt Murschel - The Orlando Sentinel
March 17, 2008 in print edition on B8
It happens every year. You pore over your brackets, determined that this will be the year you win the company pool. And every year you end up watching Bill in accounting gloat as he claims another improbable win.
Carolina claims ACC title
Wisconsin cruises past Illinois
Associated Press
March 17, 2008 in print edition on C3
One by one, North Carolina’s players climbed onto the platform to snip a piece of the net to celebrate their Atlantic Coast Conference tournament championship. There were plenty of smiles and laughter, yet the victory party seemed somehow subdued.
LHS baseball falls in opener
J-W Staff Reports
March 17, 2008 in print edition on B3
Lawrence High’s baseball team opened its season with a 10-6 loss Saturday night against Stillwater, Okla.
KU baseball stuns Longhorns
J-W Staff Reports
March 17, 2008 in print edition on B3
Sam Freeman pitched six strong innings to pick up his third victory of the season, while senior Ryne Price had a two-run single in the seventh inning as Kansas stunned the 10th-ranked Longhorns, 7-2, Sunday afternoon at UFCU Disch-Falk Field.
KU tennis falls to MU
J-W Staff Reports
March 17, 2008 in print edition on B3
Kansas University lost the doubles point, rebounded to take the first three matches in singles, but ultimately fell to Missouri, 4-3, in a Big 12 Conferent tennis dual on Sunday.
Royals roll
Associated Press
March 17, 2008 in print edition on B3
Zack Greinke knew he was pitching well, he just didn’t know most of the guys he was facing.
Jayhawks notch 11-3 victory over La. Tech
J-W Staff Reports
March 17, 2008 in print edition on B3
Eight Jayhawks combined for 12 hits as the Kansas softball team defeated Louisiana Tech, 11-3, in five innings Sunday during the final contest of the Kansas Invitational.
Woods wins in dramatic fashion
Tiger drains 25-foot birdie on final hole, stays perfect
March 17, 2008 in print edition on B2
Tiger Woods studied his 25-foot birdie putt from every angle, convincing himself he could make it to win the Arnold Palmer Invitational because he had a similar putt in the same situation seven years ago at Bay Hill. He wasn’t alone in his thinking.
Martinez impressive in 7-4 Mets win
Associated Press
March 17, 2008 in print edition on B2
Pedro Martinez worked out of trouble in his spring training debut Sunday, while Carlos Delgado was lucky to avoid a serious injury. Jeff Francoeur also was feeling fortunate.
Not many selection surprises
By Eddie Pells - Associated Press National Writer
March 17, 2008 in print edition on B1
The inexact science of putting together the NCAA Tournament bracket turned out to be pretty exact this time around.
Three-peat
Kansas wins ‘a heck of a basketball game’
By Gary Bedore
March 17, 2008 in print edition on B1
Bill Self stood off to the side and watched with pride as his Big 12 champions played with, and posed with, the league tournament title trophy high atop a podium Sunday afternoon at Sprint Center.
‘Horns ‘left it out on the court’
By Ryan Wood
March 17, 2008 in print edition on B4
It’s hard to keep up with a team raining three-pointers like Kansas University’s men’s basketball team was Sunday. But Texas coach Rick Barnes doesn’t think the Jayhawks’ 15 threes were the reason Texas lost, 84-74, in the Big 12 tournament final at the Sprint Center.
Keegan: Jayhawks, Longhorns show few weaknesses
By Tom Keegan
March 17, 2008 in print edition on B1
Texas could make it all the way to the Alamodome, play as well as it did Sunday afternoon in the Sprint Center and win the national title with a performance of that caliber.
Kansas basketball notebook
March 17, 2008 in print edition on B5
Brandon Rush (most outstanding player) and Mario Chalmers were KU’s representatives on the all-tournament team.
No. 1 no big deal
KU coach, players not satisfied with top seed
By Gary Bedore
March 17, 2008 in print edition on B1
Kansas University’s basketball players put down their forks, knives and paper plates momentarily, clapping their hands in approval Sunday afternoon after learning via CBS-TV they’d been granted a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
Next opponent ‘just excited to be in’
Big Sky champs practice after selection
By Ryan Wood
March 17, 2008 in print edition on B5
Portland State’s men’s basketball team gathered in a local restaurant on Sunday to watch the NCAA Tournament selection show. About halfway through, the Vikings learned they were a No. 16 seed and would play Kansas University on Thursday in Omaha, Neb. So how did they celebrate? They finished up, headed back to campus and conducted a practice.
KU fans say team’s No. 1 seed expected, earned
By Alexander Parker
March 17, 2008 in print edition on A1
After defeating Texas in the Big 12 Tournament championship game, the Kansas University men’s basketball team waited on the floor of the Sprint Center in Kansas City to learn its fate in the NCAA Tournament.
Former KU A.D. has split interest
By Tom Keegan
March 17, 2008 in print edition on B5
Twelve and 13 years ago, a nation of college basketball fans watched former Kansas University athletic director Bob Frederick get grilled about the NCAA Tournament selection committee’s decisions. Frederick served as chairman of the committee then and called the experience, “probably the most rewarding and best time I had professionally.”
District makes case for raising taxes
Statistics show Lawrence teacher salaries losing ground in state
By George Diepenbrock
March 17, 2008 in print edition on A1
Supporters have uttered a familiar line in trying to drum up support before the April 1 Lawrence school district local-option budget election.
Bill puts Kansas leaders in a bind
Higher Education Act provision would remove some funding for universities
By Jonathan Kealing
March 17, 2008 in print edition on A3
The nearly four-year effort to re-authorize the federal Higher Education Act is inching toward completion, but a key component of the bill has a lot of Kansas leaders nervous.
Event to give seniors place to party — and 1 free ride
By George Diepenbrock
March 17, 2008 in print edition on A3
A lucky Lawrence high school graduate will win a set of wheels in May.
Clover hunter’s business all about plucking for luck
By Erin Castaneda
March 17, 2008 in print edition on A3
You don’t need the luck of the Irish when you’re Tom E. Frenchman II. The local clover hunter has a trained eye to find four-leaf clovers any time of the year.
Green in the limelight
St. Patrick’s Day color tints American culture
By Terry Rombeck
March 17, 2008 in print edition on C1
Before you buy that green T-shirt as an impulse purchase for St. Patrick’s Day: Beware.
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