Also from August 11
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On the street
Photos
Photo galleries
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Polls
Has the Woodstock generation maintained its rebellious nature?
Poll results
| Response | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| No | 74% | |
| Yes | 25% | |
| Total | 528 | |
Videos
- The skies will be clear and the temperatures cooler as …
- Mud forts were used to defend against Missourians during the …
- Oxford, the Pit bull-terrier mix who was stolen from the …
- The jury in the case against Matthew Jaeger has still …
- A 22-year-old Lawrence man was charged with vehicular homicide in …
- City commissioners approved the budget for 2010 Tuesday. The budget …
- A new map featuring both University and city transit routes …
- With the school year beginning this week, state health officials …
- As the new KU Chancellor prepares for the start of …
- The Leavenworth County Fair began Tuesday with the traditional parade. …
- Basehor-Linwood High School received an $800,000 federal grant for the …
- The Kansas University football team held its first media day …
- The coach and players from the KU volleyball team look …
- Take a rare first-person walk-through of the main level of …
- A muddy crew of children learned about the Kansas-Missouri conflict …
- The skies are fairly clear and temperatures are slowly warming …
- No major delays are expected this afternoon, outside of a …
- Head coach Mark Mangino put the Kansas football team through …
- The morning forecast for August 11 calls for temperatures on …
- The Tuesday morning commute should bring some Highway 24 delays …
Lead stories
12:00 a.m.
A session in class: 50 tips to start the school year off right- August 10, 2009
- We asked local experts how your family can start off the school year on the right note. Here are their top-50 ideas.
6:00 a.m.
Jurors complete first day of deliberations, will resume at 9 a.m. Tuesday- 9:50 a.m., August 10, 2009 Updated 6:24 p.m. in print edition on 1A
- After two hours of deliberating, jurors went home Monday night without reaching a verdict in Matthew Jaeger’s kidnapping and aggravated battery trial.
- Video: Testimony ends in Jaeger case
- Photo gallery: Matthew Jaeger trial
- Special coverage: Matthew Jaeger: Guilty Verdict
10:00 a.m.
With eye on governorship, Brownback pushes pro-business agenda- August 10, 2009 in print edition on 3A
- U.S. Sen. Sam Brownback still wants to shrink the federal government by a third, work for “incremental” change in U.S. health care and maybe even coordinate a U.S. visit for what would be a formidable Sudanese basketball team.
2:00 p.m.
All stories
- Brownback discusses health care, Gitmo at fair
- August 11, 2009 in print edition on A3
- At the Leavenworth County Fair, the senator and candidate for governor led a lively discussion about President Obama’s health care plan, Guantanamo Bay, immigration and the direction of the Republican Party.
- City, KU hoping to simplify transit route map
- August 11, 2009 in print edition on A3
- Lawrence City Commissioner Mike Dever has a theory about why some people don’t ride the city’s bus system.
- KU completing renovation of chancellor’s residence
- Gray-Little moving into residence today
- August 11, 2009 in print edition on A1
- As incoming Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little prepares to begin her tenure at Kansas University, her new house has undergone a facelift.
- Lawrence man charged in car-pedestrian fatality
- August 11, 2009 in print edition on A5
- Douglas County prosecutors on Tuesday filed a charge of vehicular homicide against a 22-year-old Lawrence man involved in an April fatality accident.
- Children get their hands dirty with history lesson
- August 11, 2009 in print edition on A3
- Local historians have a lot of dirt to dish out when it comes to the Civil War Era. On Tuesday, local children and parents slung mud all over the banks of the Kansas River to take a trip back in time.
- Tip helps Lawrence Humane Society recover stolen puppy
- August 11, 2009 in print edition on A3
- A puppy stolen from the Lawrence Humane Society was recovered on Tuesday, a Humane Society official said.
- Jurors in Jaeger trial ask to see video interviews again and to revisit some testimony
- 11:47 a.m., August 11, 2009 Updated 11:30 a.m. in print edition on A5
- Jurors in the kidnapping and aggravated battery trial of a former Kansas University student have asked to watch recordings of police interviews with the defendant and his friend.
- Some KU offices plan extended hours
- August 11, 2009 in print edition on A3
- Some Kansas University offices will offer extended hours from Aug. 17 to Aug. 20.
- Schools could be the front line in battle with swine flu; 1.1 million Kansans could be infected
- Vaccine may not be ready until autumn
- 10:17 a.m., August 11, 2009 Updated 05:39 p.m. in print edition on A1
- As students across Kansas return to the classroom, state officials on Tuesday warned that schools will be a primary target of the fast-spreading swine flu epidemic. As many as 1.1 million Kansans could be infected in the next two years, and waves of cases could strain the state’s healthcare system, the state health officer says.
- State board of education plans discussion of swine flu
- August 11, 2009
- Swine flu is on the Kansas State Board of Education’s agenda as public schools prepare for the new academic year.
- Brownback plans forum at Leavenworth County Fair on Tuesday
- August 11, 2009
- With Congress taking its August recess, Sen. Sam Brownback continues a listening tour across Kansas.
- 40 years ago: City spending on the rise
- August 11, 2009
- The new city budget proposed spending nearly $8.5 million with a mill rate of 38.656. That would be a rise of 4.811 mills for the 1970 calendar year.
- Army college begins session amid Guantanamo debate
- August 11, 2009 in print edition on A4
- A new session of the Army’s Command and General Staff College got under way Monday at Fort Leavenworth as debate continues over the possible transfer of detainees from Guantanamo Bay to the Kansas base.
- Tiny deer among 350 new species found in Himalayas
- August 11, 2009 in print edition on A1
- The world’s smallest deer, a flying frog and catfish that stick to rocks — as well as more than 350 other species — have been discovered over the past decade in the Himalayas, making it one of the world’s most biologically rich regions, an environmental group said Monday.
- Pump patrol
- August 11, 2009 in print edition on A3
- The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.47 at several locations.
- Companies urged to restore 401(k) matches
- August 11, 2009 in print edition on B7
- This recession has taken so much from people.
- Alphabet in action: New ‘ABC’ books packed with twists for older kids, too
- August 11, 2009 in print edition on C1
- Alphabet books aren’t just for preschoolers anymore.
- More parents putting brakes on sleepovers
- August 11, 2009 in print edition on C1
- Forget the sleepover rituals of junk food, “truth or dare” and late-night gab sessions that have ushered tweens into teens for decades.
- 25 years ago: Guenther wins demolition derby
- August 11, 2009
- As usual, competitors and spectators had a smashing good time during the jam-packed Douglas County Fair’s demolition derby. When the dust finally settled, Harold Guenther was manning the only still-operational vehicle. He won $470 in first-prize and heat money.
- 100 years ago: Police raid area, arrest three couples
- August 11, 2009
- From the Lawrence Daily World for Aug. 11, 1909: “The police started a cleanup of the bottoms last night and arrested three couples for living together without being married. The raids were a complete surprise to the bottoms folk and a complete surprise to the denizens there when they found they were to be disturbed in their lawless life. But they were locked up and face charges in court. … A local man was arrested today because he refused to pay his poll tax. He was fined $5, a pretty severe jolt for such a minor ‘crime.’ … C.E. Sutton today gave the exclusive real estate contract for the Breezedale Addition to Mc Quary-McNeil, a young pair that has been doing splendid business. … More than 5,000 copies of the premium list for the county fair have been sent out and there are many valuable prizes this year, including prizes for the tallest and shortest men.”
- Lawrence air guitarist goes home empty-handed
- August 11, 2009
- The US Air Guitar Championships boast “25 cities, 1 winner, 0 guitars.”
- Prince seeking more than $6M
- August 11, 2009 in print edition on B2
- Accusing Kansas State of “wanton and malicious misconduct,” lawyers for former football coach Ron Prince asked for more than $6 million Monday and said it was the school, not Prince, who wanted a controversial contract to be confidential.
- Suu Kyi found guilty, to resume house arrest
- August 11, 2009 in print edition on A2
- Journalists in Myanmar have unexpectedly been allowed to enter the courtroom ahead of a scheduled verdict in pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s highly watched trial.
- Baker football has reason for optimism
- August 11, 2009 in print edition on B3
- Baker University has the league’s offensive player of the year back in tailback Richie Bryant. And the Wildcats have a four-year starter returning in quarterback Mack Brown.
- Stewart wins at Watkins Glen
- Sprint Cup driver holds off Ambrose in rain-delayed race
- August 11, 2009 in print edition on B2
- Smoke loves it when the Glen heats up.
- KU’s Self eager to begin 2009-2010 campaign
- August 11, 2009 in print edition on B1
- Bill Self, who spent most of the month of July on the recruiting trail, is refreshed and ready for the 2009-10 school year to begin.
- Two injured in Kansas Turnpike accident
- August 11, 2009 in print edition on A4
- Two people were injured Sunday in a car accident on the Kansas Turnpike near the west Lawrence exit.
- Strong earthquake causes minor injuries
- August 11, 2009 in print edition on A2
- A powerful earthquake hit Tokyo and nearby areas shortly after dawn today, halting trains and forcing two nuclear reactors to shut down for safety checks. More than 30 people suffered minor injuries.
- Drug cartels smuggle oil across U.S. border
- August 11, 2009 in print edition on A2
- U.S. refineries bought millions of dollars worth of oil stolen from Mexican government pipelines and smuggled across the border, the U.S. Justice Department told The Associated Press — illegal operations now led by Mexican drug cartels expanding their reach.
- Bombings raise 4-day death toll above 100
- August 11, 2009 in print edition on A2
- A double truck bombing Monday in Mosul and blasts in Baghdad brought the Iraqi death toll to more than 100 in four days, the worst spasm of violence the country has suffered since U.S. forces left the cities.
- Hillary Clinton: I’m secretary of state, not my husband
- August 11, 2009 in print edition on A2
- Hillary Clinton has a message for the world: It’s not all about Bill.
- Fewer Afghan civilians being killed by Western airstrikes
- August 11, 2009 in print edition on A2
- Fewer civilians were killed by airstrikes in Afghanistan last month even as U.S. and NATO forces pushed deep into Taliban territory, driving clashes and Western casualties sharply higher.
- Hundreds missing in typhoon’s aftermath
- August 11, 2009 in print edition on A1
- A mudslide touched off by a deadly typhoon buried a remote mountain village in Taiwan, leaving at least 400 people unaccounted for, while a massive landslide in China toppled seven apartment buildings, an official said today.
- School board approves budget, sets mill levy
- Rain delaying athletic facilities upgrades
- August 11, 2009 in print edition on A3
- The Lawrence school board raised its mill levy by .685 mill on Monday night and approved a $147.3 million budget for the 2009-2010 school year. The increase, directly related to a decrease in the assessed valuation of property, brings the district’s mill levy to 58 mills.
- Lazy programming offers hints of fall
- August 11, 2009 in print edition on B6
- The second week in August is as good a time as any to book a vacation, and that’s precisely what the networks seem to have done. One glance at the night’s schedule and you get the feeling that everyone’s gone fishing.
- People in the news
- August 11, 2009 in print edition on B6
- A judge greenlit a major Michael Jackson movie deal Monday, and the film is scheduled to be in theaters later this year. The accompanying Michael Jackson merchandise will have to wait — for now.
- Horocopes
- August 11, 2009 in print edition on B6
- For Tuesday, Aug. 11: This year, you evolve to a new level of understanding. Try walking in another person’s shoes more often. Empathy often solves disagreements, as it adds an element of caring, if not respect. If you are single, meeting people is a snap. If you are attached, the two of you will open up to a deeper and fuller connection.
- City to host 9th annual energy fair
- August 11, 2009 in print edition on B7
- The city of Lawrence Waste Reduction and Recycling Division invites organizations and businesses to participate in the ninth annual Lawrence Energy Conservation Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St.
- Trade council sets 2009 annual meeting
- August 11, 2009 in print edition on B7
- International Trade Council members and guests are invited to attend the 2009 annual meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 20 at the Marriott Overland Park, 10800 Metcalf Ave. U.S. Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kan., will serve as the keynote speaker.
- Small business center to present seminar
- August 11, 2009 in print edition on B7
- The Kansas University Small Business Development Center will present a free seminar entitled “The Right Start,” from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at 734 Vt., Suite 104.
- Chamber announces ribbon-cutting events
- August 11, 2009 in print edition on B7
- The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce announces upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremonies:
- GM to test car sales on EBay
- August 11, 2009 in print edition on B7
- Hundreds of General Motors’ California dealers will let consumers haggle over the prices of new cars and trucks through the eBay online marketplace under a trial that begins today.
- Commodities
- August 11, 2009 in print edition on B7
- Chicago Board of Trade: Agriculture futures were mixed Monday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for September delivery rose 4.75 cents to $4.9425, while September corn rose 2.25 cents to $3.2425 and December oats fell 3 cents to $2.08.
- 40 years later, Woodstock still fascinates
- August 11, 2009 in print edition on C12
- Forty years after Richie Havens sang and strummed for a sea of people at Woodstock, he still gets asked about it and he still gets requests to sing “Freedom.”
- Obama braces for ‘vigorous’ health meeting today
- August 11, 2009 in print edition on C12
- A day before facing a potentially boisterous town hall in New Hampshire, President Barack Obama praised the spirited debate over his health care plans on Monday and predicted “sensible and reasoned arguments” would ultimately prevail in Congress.
- American gives Filipinos a little place of their own
- August 11, 2009 in print edition on C12
- Every night without fail, Jim Turner is there at the far corner of the bar, chain-smoking his Marlboros and sipping ice-cold San Miguel beer from the bottle, watching over the Little Ones.
- Dam is completed at HorseThief Reservoir
- August 11, 2009 in print edition on B8
- Construction on the new 86-foot dam at the new HorseThief Reservoir has been completed, but officials say it will be next summer before the lake will be ready for use.
- Storms down trees, power lines in state
- August 11, 2009 in print edition on B8
- Central Kansas was slammed by powerful storms that uprooted trees, damaged buildings and left thousands of customers without power.
- Appeals court allows new trial for ex-Westar execs
- August 11, 2009 in print edition on B8
- A federal appeals court refused Monday to block a third trial for ex-CEO David Wittig and another former Westar Energy Inc. executive accused of trying to loot Kansas’ largest electric utility.
- Disneyland fix
- August 11, 2009 in print edition on A7
- To the editor: Wow, what a dream, described by a recent letter to the editor, to have a beautiful outdoor pedestrian area to enjoy entertainment, art galleries, and great shopping all downtown!
- Up to us
- August 11, 2009 in print edition on A7
- To the editor: Your home is a business. You have contracts, taxes and a budget. If our leaders would have taken the $787 billion of stimulus money and divided it among everyone who paid taxes, there would have been a new car in your driveway, a new roof on your house, and everyone could have made their house payment.
- Sale success
- August 11, 2009 in print edition on A7
- To the editor: On behalf of the United Way of Douglas County campaign cabinet and board of directors, we would like to sincerely thank the community for supporting our first annual United Way Community Garage Sale last weekend.
- Details do matter
- August 11, 2009 in print edition on A7
- To the editor: The Journal-World published a column by Cal Thomas on Aug. 8. The following quote comes from Mr. Thomas’ column:
- U.S. sparks may backfire in Mideast
- August 11, 2009 in print edition on A7
- President Barack Obama deserves credit for keeping his promise to work for peace in the Middle East from the earliest days of his administration.
- Surprising need
- Helping pregnant women and young children is a worthy goal, but the number of people needing that help is an interesting reflection on American society.
- August 11, 2009 in print edition on A7
- A story in Sunday’s Journal-World about changes in a federal nutrition program for expectant mothers and children included some surprising statistics.
- Banana-Y Chocolate Freezer Pops recipe
- August 11, 2009 in print edition on C1
- These freezer pops would make a great, healthy after-school snack while afternoon temperatures soar into the 90s.
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- Kansas tax act most regressive in nation May 27, 2012
- Friends mourn Lynn Bretz, former voice of KU May 28, 2012
- KU’s Elijah Johnson cautious at camp May 29, 2012
- Hilltop executive director Pat Pisani stepping down May 28, 2012
- Kansas football scouring country May 29, 2012
- City, county mull upgrade to emergency radio system May 28, 2012
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