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KU soccer vs. Loyola-Chicago Haskell vs. Bacone
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Have you made a donation to a relief fund for Hurricane Ike victims?

Poll results

Response Percent
No
 
94%
Yes
 
5%
Total 290
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Lead stories

6:00 a.m.
Jennifer Holladay, of Lawrence, checks out a selection of art Sunday during the Fall Arts and Crafts Festival at South Park. The framed glass was at the booth of Kickin' Glass, of Manhattan. South Park becomes art gallery
September 15, 2008 in print edition on 3A
South Park was transformed into an outdoor shopping mall Sunday for the 29th annual Fall Arts and Crafts Festival. “It’s pretty cool,” said festival-goer Jen Young of Lawrence. “It’s huge.” More than 200 artists and craftsmen participated in the event. Participants strolled the sidewalks where tables displayed a vast array of goods, from jewelry and artwork to pet beds and tie-dyed baby clothes.
10:00 a.m.
A view from Florida Street looking east along Sixth Street through the traffic light-controlled intersections at Michigan, foreground, and Maine streets. City engineers get green light on signal management system
September 15, 2008 in print edition on 1A
Faster trips across town. Fewer delays at malfunctioning stoplights. Quicker exits from crowded Kansas University sporting events. Such are the potential payoffs from a planned $500,000 program to install cameras atop traffic signals, run fiber-optic cable under roads and set up a system to coordinate traffic-management functions guiding vehicles on Sixth Street and a portion of Iowa Street.
2:00 p.m.
An older transmission power track and power line stand tall against a Kansas sunset north of Topeka. Two competing utilities, ITC Great Plains and Westar Energy, are vying to build a new power system to stretch across the western part of the state that would give six times more capacity than the present systems. According to government officials, the upgraded systems will be needed to help fully harness wind power generation. Competition to build power line heats up
September 15, 2008 in print edition on 3A
In Kansas, V stands for high voltage. A behind-the-scenes struggle is going on between two companies to build and operate a transmission line that could move 765,000 volts of electricity. That is twice the capacity of the largest line in existence in Kansas now. “It’s like building an interstate over country roads,” said David Springe, general counsel for the Citizens’ Utility Ratepayer Board.
6:00 p.m.
Jessica Roberts, 8, left, and Nathan Roberts, 10, pose for a picture with KU professor and former NASA astronaut Steve Hawley while attending a lecture series called CLAS ACTS at Spooner Hall. The series allows KU professors to give lectures to the public about their field. At right, Lisa Roberts took a picture of the group Sunday in front of a backdrop of Hawley during his astronaut days. Former astronaut launches new lecture series
September 15, 2008 in print edition on 3A
The activation last week of the world’s largest particle collider is momentous for science, but also highlights the need for continued investment in research in the United States, according to Kansas University professor and former NASA astronaut Steve Hawley.

All stories

Students plant Arbor Day trees
September 15, 2008
Some elementary students turn over a new leaf on Monday. The Arbor Day Foundation donated trees to kids around Lawrence. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater shows us how some are taking root.
Golf team hosts Kansas Invitational
September 15, 2008
Last week’s storms are long gone - and that’s good news for the Kansas men’s golf team. On Monday, the ‘Hawks welcomed 15 other teams to Lawrence for the Kansas Invitational.
Tonganoxie approves city’s first skate park
September 15, 2008
Skateboarders in Tonganoxie jumped over their final obstacle tonight en route to construction of the city’s first skate park.
Kidcast: Sam Kelly
September 15, 2008
The record high for September 15 is 101 in 1931. The record low is 40 in 1961 and 2007.
Former Jayhawks make big NFL plays
September 15, 2008
Two former Kansas Jayhawks made big plays for their teams on Sunday in the NFL.
Monday, September 15 weather at 10 p.m.
September 15, 2008
The forecast for Tuesday, September 16 calls for a high of 79 with a low around 46.
KU has high hopes for $20.2 million grant that will add 20 jobs
06:16 p.m., September 15, 2008 Updated 11:03 a.m. in print edition on A1
Kansas University leaders announced Monday that the university had received a six-year, $20.2 million research award from the National Institutes of Health.
MIssing 4-year-old boy found
06:03 p.m., September 15, 2008 Updated 06:54 p.m.
A child who was reported missing from the Kansas University campus this evening was found near his own home.
Property owners face opposition as they try to rebuild home destroyed by fire
September 15, 2008 in print edition on A5
Opposition is emerging in the Oread Neighborhood, as property owners consider rebuilding a home that was destroyed in a July 31 fire.
KU student reports sexual assault in residence hall
01:09 p.m., September 15, 2008 Updated 08:03 p.m.
A Kansas University student woke up to a male sexually assaulting her in a campus residence hall room Sunday morning, a KU Public Safety Office report said.
Woman arrested in connection with another woman’s injury
September 15, 2008
Lawrence police arrested an 18-year-old Lawrence woman early Sunday morning in North Lawrence.
Another Red Cross volunteer to provide hurricane relief
September 15, 2008
Rick Farrier is about to join the legions of volunteers and others pouring into areas hammered by Hurricane Ike, working to help with recovery, restoration and rescue efforts.
Professors win Higuchi awards for outstanding research
11:39 a.m., September 15, 2008 Updated 06:05 p.m.
Two professors each from Kansas University and Kansas State University have been named Higuchi-KU Endowment Research Achievement Award winners for 2008.
Bush cancels Topeka fundraiser, heads to Texas to survey Ike’s damage
September 15, 2008
President Bush will not headline a campaign fundraiser for Republican congressional candidate Lynn Jenkins, but instead will send first lady Laura Bush to the event while he visits Texas to see damage from Hurricane Ike.
Economic benefits
It’s good to look at whether the state is getting its money’s worth for its economic development investment.
September 15, 2008 in print edition on A7
Whether or not the millions of dollars the state of Kansas has provided to stimulate economic development in recent years have been a successful investment is up for debate. Some knowledgeable individuals say “yes” while others claim the money could have been spent in other ways far more beneficial to the state.
Lehman rescue fails; Merrill Lynch is sold for $50B
September 15, 2008 in print edition on A2
A failed plan to rescue Lehman Brothers was followed Sunday by more seismic shocks from Wall Street, including a government-brokered takeover of Merrill Lynch by the Bank of America for $50 billion.
Obama reasons
September 15, 2008 in print edition on A7
To the editor: Many, afraid and disgusted with Republicans’ low road and the media’s failure to focus on issues (e.g., our $10 trillion national debt), look for reasons to vote for Obama. The first nine are the Supreme Court, which would be legislating moralism from the bench with one more justice as ideologically pure as Scalia, Thomas, and Alito.
NFL Roundup: Gamble pays for Broncos
Shanahan goes for two to upend San Diego
September 15, 2008 in print edition on B4
Showing the ultimate confidence in his offense, Denver coach Mike Shanahan went for a two-point conversion with 29 seconds left. Jay Cutler hit rookie Eddie Royal over the middle to give Denver a victory over stunned San Diego.
Weather muddies 2008 State Fair numbers
September 15, 2008 in print edition on B8
A soggy September dampened attendance at the 2008 Kansas State Fair, which closed Sunday.
Haskell dumps Bacone
September 15, 2008 in print edition on B3
Those first two blowouts? Fuhgeddabout ‘em. Haskell Indian Nations University football players erased their memory banks and stunned Bacone College, 29-22, on Sunday afternoon at Haskell Stadium.
Petraeus: More than troops needed to make progress in Afghanistan
September 15, 2008 in print edition on A8
U.S. Gen. David Petraeus said Sunday that experience in Iraq shows it will take political and economic progress as well as military action to tackle increased violence in Afghanistan.
Analysis: State transportation program’s prospects iffy for next year
September 15, 2008 in print edition on A5
Plenty of state and local officials are ready to talk about embarking on a new transportation program, but it’s not clear whether legislators will be ready next year to approve one. The state’s existing program - worth about $13 billion over 10 years - ends next summer.
9 rescued from flooded river
September 15, 2008 in print edition on B8
Record rainfall across south-central Kansas on Friday and Saturday led to flash flooding, the rescue of several people in a flooded river and at least two deaths, officials said.
Burn After Reading’ rakes in $19M
September 15, 2008 in print edition on B7
Joel and Ethan Coen scored their biggest opener to date by raking in $19.4 million in ticket sales for “Burn After Reading” and helping end a seven-week attendance slide at theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday.
City engineers get green light on signal management system
September 15, 2008 in print edition on A1
Faster trips across town. Fewer delays at malfunctioning stoplights. Quicker exits from crowded Kansas University sporting events. Such are the potential payoffs from a planned $500,000 program to install cameras atop traffic signals, run fiber-optic cable under roads and set up a system to coordinate traffic-management functions guiding vehicles on Sixth Street and a portion of Iowa Street.
Opposition to get Cabinet majority
September 15, 2008 in print edition on A2
On paper - and it’s a paper he has yet to sign or even publicly admit exists - President Robert Mugabe appears to be acknowledging at last that he cannot rule Zimbabwe alone.
McCain pays visit to auto race
September 15, 2008 in print edition on A8
John McCain defied all sense of geography Sunday by going north and south at the same time.
Raiders run wild
K.C.‘embarrassed at home’
September 15, 2008 in print edition on B1
If Lane Kiffin does get fired by the Oakland Raiders, he might want to apply for employment in Kansas City. Amid escalating reports that Kiffin was in trouble with owner Al Davis and could be dismissed almost any time, the Raiders rushed for 300 yards Sunday and handed their harried young coach a 23-8 victory over the mistake-prone Chiefs.
American League Roundup: Red Sox inch closer to Rays
September 15, 2008 in print edition on B5
Jon Lester held Toronto to four hits over eight innings, and Coco Crisp drove in two runs Sunday to put the Red Sox one game behind Tampa Bay in the AL East.
Matt Damon, singer give aid to flood victims in Haiti
September 15, 2008 in print edition on B7
Cries of adulation - and hunger - followed Haitian-born singer Wyclef Jean and actor Matt Damon as they toured flood-ravaged Gonaives on Sunday to call attention to widespread suffering in the marooned city.
Tons of drugs dumped into US wastewater system
September 15, 2008 in print edition on C8
U.S. hospitals and long-term care facilities annually flush millions of pounds of unused pharmaceuticals down the drain, pumping contaminants into America’s drinking water, according to an ongoing Associated Press investigation. These discarded medications are expired, spoiled, over-prescribed or unneeded.
Oklahoma jumps to No. 2 in poll
September 15, 2008 in print edition on B3
Southern California is now a no-doubt-about-it No. 1 in the AP Top 25, and there’s a new No. 2 as Georgia slipped again.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago
September 15, 2008 in print edition on A7
From the Lawrence Daily World for Sept. 15, 1908: “Supt. H.B. Peairs has asked the government for a regular Army officer to be stationed at Haskell Institute to teach students regulation army drills and discipline.
Zambrano throws no-no for Cubs
September 15, 2008 in print edition on B1
All the elements were in Carlos Zambrano’s favor. Zambrano pitched the first no-hitter for the Chicago Cubs in 36 years, returning from a sore rotator cuff to shut down the Houston Astros, 5-0, Sunday night in a game relocated because of Hurricane Ike.
Lawmakers reach budget compromise
September 15, 2008 in print edition on A6
Legislative leaders announced Sunday that they had reached a deal on a no-new-taxes state spending plan, bringing the longest budget impasse in modern California history nearly to an end.
Gale Sayers to do book signing at KU
September 15, 2008 in print edition on C2
Kansas Football legend Gale Sayers will meet fans and sign books at the KU Bookstores on level 2 of the Kansas Union at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. The book signing, scheduled for 2-5 p.m. on Sept. 20 as part of KU’s Family Day, and is free and open to the public.
Willmott to recommend must-see political films
September 15, 2008 in print edition on C1
Despite the next two months set to be dominated by politics, few political films are to be found at the multiplex. So Lawrence filmmaker Kevin Willmott decided to merge politics with cinema - at least for an evening.
Right to life
September 15, 2008 in print edition on A7
To the editor: The Declaration of Independence states that we are “endowed by our Creator with certain inalienable rights.” Life was mentioned first.
Hundreds rescued after Ike
September 15, 2008 in print edition on A1
In the largest search-and-rescue effort in Texas history, teams from federal, state and local agencies combed through towns and cities along the Gulf Coast looking for people who had remained in their homes during Hurricane Ike. Nearly 2,000 people had been rescued by Sunday night, but authorities still weren’t sure how many people were left after riding out the storm.
Bannister, Royals dominate Indians
September 15, 2008 in print edition on B3
Brian Bannister finally got a win as his Kansas City teammates kept piling up hits and runs.
South Park becomes art gallery
September 15, 2008 in print edition on A3
South Park was transformed into an outdoor shopping mall Sunday for the 29th annual Fall Arts and Crafts Festival. “It’s pretty cool,” said festival-goer Jen Young of Lawrence. “It’s huge.” More than 200 artists and craftsmen participated in the event. Participants strolled the sidewalks where tables displayed a vast array of goods, from jewelry and artwork to pet beds and tie-dyed baby clothes.
Obama sets fundraising record
September 15, 2008 in print edition on A8
Democrat Barack Obama again set a monthly record for presidential fundraising, bringing in $66 million in August that included donations from half a million new people, according to his campaign.
L.J. spouts off after latest loss
September 15, 2008 in print edition on B3
Early in the third quarter, Larry Johnson rumbled up the middle for a two-yard gain, his 12th carry against the Oakland Raiders.
Winds of change?
September 15, 2008 in print edition on A7
To the editor: The winds of change blew south from the Twin Cities as the angry white party gathered for their nominating convention. They attempted to channel the populist movement of Minnesota past, or the progressive voices of leaders like Humphrey, Mondale and Wellstone.
Reruns: where the new seems borrowed
September 15, 2008 in print edition on B7
In this election year, I’d like to make a proposal. Let’s ban the remake, the sequel and even the “homage.”
President tries to keep control amid violence
September 15, 2008 in print edition on A2
President Evo Morales struggled to assert control over a badly fractured Bolivia on Sunday as protesters set fire to a town hall and blockaded highways in opposition-controlled provinces, provoking gasoline and food shortages.
No excuses’ schools work in inner city
September 15, 2008 in print edition on A7
Waves of Slovenians, Bohemians, Irish, Italians and others have crested and receded, and today the Pilsen neighborhood of this polyglot city is a heartland Ellis Island, a port of entry for Mexican immigrants. There is a neighborhood school to teach their children important things - math and history, of course, but also how to navigate a revolving door, how to behave in an elevator, and how to identify the salad fork and the soup spoon.
Ex-Jayhawk Thomas headed to Greece
September 15, 2008 in print edition on B3
Former Kansas University basketball shooting guard Billy Thomas, who has played professionally in Argentina, Italy and Serbia, now is giving Greece a try.
Commentary: Must-win already for Dallas? Totally
September 15, 2008 in print edition on B2
This is not a night for moral victories. This isn’t a game for coulda, woulda, shoulda. No excuses allowed.
Underdog Biffle takes Sylvania 300
The Biff” opens Chase with win, holds off Johnson
September 15, 2008 in print edition on B2
Greg Biffle began the Chase for the championship as a long shot, at best.
Nearly 2,000 rescued in Texas in aftermath of Hurricane Ike
September 15, 2008 in print edition on A2
As Hurricane Ike’s floodwaters receded, thousands of volunteers went into waist-deep waters along the Texas coast to perform a remarkable feat: Float through every flooded street, knock on every door, find every person who stayed through the storm.
Talib, Gordon notch INT’s
September 15, 2008 in print edition on B2
Former Kansas University football defensive standouts Aqib Talib and Charles Gordon both intercepted passes during NFL games Sunday.
School district split sends exotic animal collection to new home
September 15, 2008 in print edition on A5
The Russian owl used to freeze Kansas City, Mo., and Independence, Mo., students in their tracks the way he stunned Darius Horn this week. The teenager’s eyes met the bird’s eyes. Silence fixed on silence.
Horoscopes
September 15, 2008 in print edition on B7
You are unusually energetic and full of fun this year. How you deal with someone could radically change. You want more out of life and understand that hard work and responsibility are only part of it. If single, you could meet quite the fantasy lover in the next few months.
Storm’s surge felt at pump
September 15, 2008 in print edition on A1
The force of Hurricane Ike reached all the way to Lawrence over the weekend as gas prices jumped across the city. Several stations reported increases of at least 10 cents per gallon in the wake of the hurricane, which forced the closure of oil refineries around the Gulf of Mexico and limited the availability of processed fuel. Regular gasoline cost an average of $3.595 across Kansas on Sunday, according to AAA.
Hurricane remnants blamed for at least 13 Midwest deaths
September 15, 2008 in print edition on A8
The remnants of Hurricane Ike swept into the Midwest Sunday with powerful winds and flooding that were being blamed for at least 13 deaths. Thousands have been evacuated and more than a million homes and businesses lost electrical power.
Russian pilots proud to be making flights to foreign shores
September 15, 2008 in print edition on C8
The Russian long-range bombers that have resumed missions into the Western Hemisphere nearly 20 years after the end of the Cold War are delivering a clear message: Russia wants to be seen as a global superpower once again.
Sex and the City’-inspired styles coming to Home Shopping Network
September 15, 2008 in print edition on C1
Stop searching for the knockoff dress that Carrie wore at Charlotte’s baby shower. And if you’ve been shopping for the white dress with the big flower, look no further. Patricia Field, who brought us the chic, sexy, fun looks on “Sex and the City” and “The Devil Wears Prada,” has designed a 50-piece limited edition collection for the HSN Inc. home shopping network and HSN.com.
Granny’s Effortless Lemon Pie
September 15, 2008 in print edition on C1
Recipe for Granny’s Effortless Lemon Pie
National League Roundup: Phils move into tie for wild card
September 15, 2008 in print edition on B5
Brett Myers received a standing ovation from the near-capacity crowd when he came to bat in the bottom of the eighth. The cheer grew even more deafening an inning later, when Myers got J.J. Hardy to fly to left for the final out.
Competition to build power line heats up
Two groups vie to build conduit in western Kansas
September 15, 2008 in print edition on A3
In Kansas, V stands for high voltage. A behind-the-scenes struggle is going on between two companies to build and operate a transmission line that could move 765,000 volts of electricity. That is twice the capacity of the largest line in existence in Kansas now. “It’s like building an interstate over country roads,” said David Springe, general counsel for the Citizens’ Utility Ratepayer Board.
Official: Women among 32 dead in clashes
September 15, 2008 in print edition on A2
Security forces struck suspected militant hideouts in northwest Pakistan, killing 32 people, including three women, an official said today.
Train crash probe focuses on signal
September 15, 2008 in print edition on A2
Federal officials investigating Friday’s fatal Metrolink train crash in suburban Los Angeles focused Sunday on whether a signal that should have alerted the engineer to stop the train was working properly and if it went unheeded.
Take a Child Outside’ week gains ground
September 15, 2008 in print edition on C1
A large group of well-meaning officials from several states have a message for you and your family: Go take a hike. They’re urging moms and dads to take their kids away from the television and go outside for some fresh air as part of “Take a Child Outside” week Sept. 24-30.
District’s playing fields up for city approval
Code compliance, not neighbors’ concerns, the main issue
September 15, 2008 in print edition on A1
Tuesday’s City Commission meeting features the Lawrence school district’s plan to build new athletic facilities at Lawrence High School and Free State High School. The proposal has irked Lawrence High’s neighbors, who complain about the prospect of higher traffic, noise and light pollution, drainage issues and the project’s effect on the environment. They also wonder how the project will be funded.
Pioneer spirit: Physician’s love of outdoors leads to practice of wilderness medicine
September 15, 2008 in print edition on C1
Can you imagine a world where many of today’s most common health problems - diabetes, hypertension, coronary artery disease, obesity and cancer - could be prevented rather than being treated with expensive drugs and surgeries? Lawrence physician Tom Marcellino can.
Old Home Town - 40 years ago
September 15, 2008 in print edition on A7
The county commission decided further study was needed on the proposal for a new Lawrence Kaw River bridge at Sixth and Tennessee.
KU graduate on team making WWI discovery
September 15, 2008 in print edition on A4
A long-ago casualty of World War I buried in battle helped make a former Salina resident’s archaeological studies abroad memorable. The body of an Australian soldier of the first World War was unearthed Aug. 6 by a team excavating German trenches near St. Yves in Wallonia, Belgium.
Receivers peeved Mangino
KU coach: Wideouts not blocking well
September 15, 2008 in print edition on B1
As of Sunday night, Kansas University coach Mark Mangino had watched enough film of his team’s 37-34 loss to South Florida to know this: The Jayhawks’ receivers, despite their statistical achievements, have a long way to go. Asked whether he thought the Jayhawks’ receiving corps was as deep and talented as any he’s had at Kansas, Mangino replied, “I thought they were up until (Friday) night. I think we have a mentality with some of our receivers where they want to catch passes. But as far as the other things that come with the game - running precise routes and blocking - I thought we were very sub-standard.”
Former astronaut launches new lecture series
September 15, 2008 in print edition on A3
The activation last week of the world’s largest particle collider is momentous for science, but also highlights the need for continued investment in research in the United States, according to Kansas University professor and former NASA astronaut Steve Hawley.
Food drive organizers, donations are sought
September 15, 2008 in print edition on A4
Ballard Community Services is looking for volunteers to organize a food drive for the Penn House, and asks for food donations to be brought to 1035 Pa.
KU soccer suffers first setback
September 15, 2008 in print edition on B1
The law of averages figured to go against Kansas University’s soccer team at some point this season. On paper, Sunday afternoon didn’t appear to be one of those points for the Jayhawks. On the field, No. 18 Kansas let too many chances to score get away, and Loyola-Chicago handed KU its first lost, 2-1, on a blustery, overcast day at Jayhawk Soccer Complex.
On the record
September 15, 2008 in print edition on A4
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical reported these responses: