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Are you satisfied with the jury's verdict in the Matthew Jaeger trial?
Poll results
| Response | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 78% | |
| No | 11% | |
| Not sure | 9% | |
| Total | 608 | |
Videos
- Plans for a new $13 million hydroelectric power plant were …
- The city of Basehor welcomed a new city leader when …
- Temperatures will hang in the low 70s this evening. The …
- The jury in the case against Matthew Jaeger reached a …
- Lawrence police are looking for two men who sexually battered …
- A doctor was indicted on drug charges after illegally obtaining …
- Rep. Todd Tiahrt, R-Kan., spoke and listened to resident complaints …
- New laws restricting advertising and flavoring of cigarettes aim to …
- Tractor Supply Co. is the first tenant to agree to …
- Area blood donation centers are trying to stock up on …
- A youthful offensive starting five will be depended on to …
- Kansas University women’s basketball coach Bonnie Henrickson signed a three-year …
- The women of the KU soccer team are busy preparing …
- Free State High School now has its second softball coach …
- U.S. Rep. Todd Tiahrt, R-Kan., discusses prospected for federal financing …
- U.S. Rep. Todd Tiahrt, R-Kan., discusses the importance and influence …
- A fairly windy afternoon at times should lead to a …
- A typical rush hour is expected this afternoon, with smooth …
- While humidity will start to creep up just a tad, …
- Expect minor traffic delays on the morning commute today. The …
Lead stories
12:00 a.m.
Fair & square: Healthy recipes among award-winning delights from 4-H competition- August 12, 2009 in print edition on 1C
- Want another taste of the 2009 Douglas County Fair?
6:00 a.m.
One juror replaced with an alternate in Matthew Jaeger trial- 10:26 a.m., August 12, 2009 Updated 7:16 p.m. in print edition on 1A
- A Douglas County judge Wednesday morning dismissed a juror for misconduct and appointed an alternate to serve in the Matthew Jaeger trial, but he stopped short of declaring a mistrial in the case.
- Video: Alternate juror needed in Jaeger trial
- Video: No verdict in Jaeger trial after day two of deliberation
- Video: Testimony ends in Jaeger case
- Photo gallery: Matthew Jaeger trial
- Special coverage: Matthew Jaeger: Guilty Verdict
10:00 a.m.
Anti-Democrat feelings evident, but tempers held in check at Jenkins’ town hall health forum- 10:56 a.m., August 12, 2009 Updated 12:59 p.m. in print edition on 3A
- More than 200 people on Wednesday packed into a town hall meeting on health care, with most of them having none of Democratic congressional plans aimed at expanding coverage and reducing costs.
2:00 p.m.
The hills are alive- August 12, 2009
- Its legacy doesn’t garner as much attention as KU’s athletics, but Night on the Hill — and its previous incarnation as Day on the Hill — has been putting on free shows for students and the Lawrence community for nearly 30 years …
3:05 p.m.
Jaeger found guilty on three of four charges- 2:14 p.m., August 13, 2009 Updated 8:01 a.m. in print edition on 1A
- The jury in the Matthew Jaeger assault trial has found the defendant guilty on three of four charges and reached no verdict on the fourth charge. The guilty verdicts came for: simple kidnapping, aggravated battery and making a criminal threat. No verdict was reached on the charge of aggravated burglary.
- Video: Verdict reached in Jaeger trial
- Photo gallery: Matthew Jaeger found guilty
- Photo gallery: Matthew Jaeger trial
- Special coverage: Matthew Jaeger: Guilty Verdict
6:00 p.m.
Tiahrt, town hall crowd criticize plan for health care reform- 11:28 a.m., August 13, 2009 Updated 3:44 p.m. in print edition on 3A
- U.S. Rep. Todd Tiahrt, R-Kan., said Thursday that he feared the health care reform plan proposed by Democrats would allow states to urge the elderly to refuse care and die.
All stories
- EPA officials to view damage from mining in Treece
- August 13, 2009 in print edition on B10
- Three high-ranking EPA officials will tour the southeast Kansas town of Treece, the site of mining contamination, officials announced Thursday.
- Sunflower Broadband to offer refunds to residential Internet customers after Wednesday’s outage
- August 13, 2009 in print edition on A3
- Sunflower Broadband residential Internet customers will receive a credit on their next bill equivalent to the charge for one day’s Internet access.
- Dean at KU’s Edwards Campus among finalists for college presidency
- August 13, 2009 in print edition on B10
- Robert Clark, vice chancellor and dean of Kansas University’s Edwards Campus in Overland Park, is one of two finalists for the presidency of Oklahoma State University-Tulsa.
- Police seek two suspects in reported sexual battery of KU student
- August 13, 2009 in print edition on A4
- A 24-year-old Kansas University student was sexually battered by two men who followed the woman home from campus Thursday, Lawrence police said.
- Henrickson signs three-year extension
- 02:40 p.m., August 13, 2009 Updated 12:00 a.m. in print edition on B1
- Kansas women’s basketball coach has signed a three-year extension, meaning her agreement with KU now extends through the 2013-14 season. Bonnie Henrickson has signed on for three more years as women’s basketball coach at Kansas University.
- Jaeger found guilty on three of four charges
- Former KU student convicted in brutal beating
- 02:14 p.m., August 13, 2009 Updated 08:01 a.m. in print edition on A1
- The jury in the Matthew Jaeger assault trial has found the defendant guilty on three of four charges and reached no verdict on the fourth charge. The guilty verdicts came for: simple kidnapping, aggravated battery and making a criminal threat. No verdict was reached on the charge of aggravated burglary.
- Former VA psychiatrist indicted on drug charges linked to Lawrence
- August 13, 2009 in print edition on A4
- A former psychiatrist at the Veterans Administration hospital in Topeka has been indicted on drug charges that have ties to Lawrence.
- KDOT calls for highway funding, postpones K-7 project
- 12:38 p.m., August 13, 2009 Updated 05:19 p.m. in print edition on B10
- Construction of a new U.S. 59 Highway south of Lawrence remains safe in the budget world of the Kansas Department of Transportation, but financial concerns are putting the brakes on another major project nearby.
- Tractor Supply Co. to open Lawrence store
- August 13, 2009 in print edition on B9
- A little bit of the country will be coming to eastern Lawrence’s newest retail center.
- Tiahrt, town hall crowd criticize plan for health care reform
- 11:28 a.m., August 13, 2009 Updated 03:44 p.m. in print edition on A3
- U.S. Rep. Todd Tiahrt, R-Kan., said Thursday that he feared the health care reform plan proposed by Democrats would allow states to urge the elderly to refuse care and die.
- KU’s Hawk Week to include new activities along with old favorites
- August 13, 2009 in print edition on A3
- As Kansas University students begin their annual return to Mount Oread, KU will have its usual slate of activities waiting.
- Blood drive under way at Lawrence Community Blood Center
- August 13, 2009 in print edition on B10
- The Lawrence Community Blood Center is having a blood drive through Saturday aimed at increasing the center’s blood collection before the Labor Day weekend.
- Federal group exploring Michigan site as possible site for Gitmo prisoners
- 09:55 a.m., August 13, 2009 Updated 01:58 p.m.
- Federal officials are visiting a maximum-security prison in rural Michigan to assess its suitability to house Guantanamo Bay inmates.
- Senate candidate plans Topeka health care forum
- August 13, 2009
- Rep. Todd Tiahrt is traveling outside his south-central Kansas district for a public meeting on health care.
- Home foreclosures in Kansas rocket up in July
- August 13, 2009
- The number of home foreclosure filings in Kansas rose sharply in July.
- Fed says economy leveling out; rates stay at record lows
- August 13, 2009 in print edition on A2
- The Federal Reserve delivered a vote of confidence in the economy Wednesday, saying it would slow the pace of an emergency rescue program and indicating the recession appears to be ending.
- Obama honors activists, actors, athletes, others
- August 13, 2009 in print edition on A8
- Sidney Poitier could have been in character, prepping for a role on the big screen or the stage.
- Pool bars Muslim woman for ‘burquini’
- August 13, 2009 in print edition on A8
- A Muslim woman garbed in a head-to-toe swimsuit — dubbed a “burquini” — may have opened a new chapter in France’s tussle between religious practices and its stern secular code.
- Woodstock theme not so bad
- August 13, 2009 in print edition on A7
- On Saturday, it will be 40 years since 400,000 hippies descended on Max Yasgur’s dairy farm for a concert.
- Ease the penalties on borrowing from 401(k)s
- August 13, 2009 in print edition on B7
- As the Obama administration continues to look for ways to ease the financial pain that people are feeling in this recession, I hope it will provide relief for the many folks who are facing huge tax bills because of 401(k) loans.
- Health group seeks input from public
- August 13, 2009 in print edition on A4
- Get moving, and don’t forget to make healthier food choices along the way.
- Teachers negotiating contract with district
- August 13, 2009 in print edition on A3
- Salaries and fringe benefits are the major hang-ups with the contract negotiations between the Lawrence school district and the Lawrence Education Association.
- Boy meets big, untamed cat
- August 13, 2009 in print edition on B6
- Can you get too close to nature?
- Rescue costs
- August 13, 2009 in print edition on A7
- Who should pay the bill for an expensive rescue?
- 17-year-old arrested after Wednesday morning knife incident
- August 13, 2009
- One 17-year-old boy was arrested and another was transported to Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a fight Wednesday morning.
- Report: NASA can’t keep up with tracking killer asteroids
- August 13, 2009 in print edition on A2
- NASA is charged with spotting most of the asteroids that pose a threat to Earth but doesn’t have the money to complete the job, a federal report says.
- Gay rights group: Wait for 2012 to attack ban
- August 13, 2009 in print edition on A2
- California gay rights activists are at odds over when to ask voters to repeal the state’s same-sex marriage ban, with one of the largest groups saying it needs until 2012 to put together a winning campaign and two others saying they plan go to the polls next year.
- China might appeal ruling on film import
- August 13, 2009 in print edition on A2
- China said today it might appeal a World Trade Organization ruling that it improperly restricts distribution of foreign movies, music and books and insisted it does not impede imports.
- Federal deficit higher in July, $1.27T this year
- August 13, 2009 in print edition on A2
- The federal deficit climbed higher into record territory in July, hitting $1.27 trillion with two months remaining in the budget year.
- Swine flu cases climb among U.S. soldiers
- August 13, 2009 in print edition on A2
- There have been 67 confirmed cases of swine flu among American troops in Iraq with dozens more suspected, Iraqi officials said Wednesday, making U.S. soldiers the single largest group in the country to come down with the virus.
- Cargo ship disappears
- August 13, 2009 in print edition on A2
- First the ship reported it had been attacked in waters off Sweden. Then it sailed with no apparent problems through one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes. And then it disappeared.
- People in the news
- August 13, 2009 in print edition on B6
- People in the news for August 13, 2009.
- Miley Cyrus’ suggestive act polarizing
- August 13, 2009 in print edition on B6
- Miley Cyrus’ provocative performance during Monday night’s “Teen Choice Awards,” in which she wore short shorts and boots and at one point straddled a pole, has set off a firestorm on the Internet over whether the act was appropriate for a 16-year-old entertainer in front of a youthful audience.
- Horoscope for August 13, 2009
- August 13, 2009 in print edition on B6
- This year, doors open up through a greater commitment to organizations, groups and key causes. Often, you could become entangled in personal situations. Opportunities for a relationship vary according to your needs. If you are attached, making a greater commitment to a cause or hobby will draw you closer as a couple. Taurus enjoys seeing you on center stage.
- Designs sought for arts license plate
- August 13, 2009 in print edition on B8
- The Kansas Arts Commission is asking artists across the state to submit designs for a new pro-arts license plate.
- Spread to lymph node raises risk
- August 13, 2009 in print edition on A1
- Breast cancer patients with even the tiniest spread of the disease to a lymph node have a much higher risk of it recurring years later and may need more treatment than just surgery, new research suggests.
- Law enforcement report: accident
- August 13, 2009 in print edition on A4
- A 55-year-old man and a 9-year-old girl were taken to area hospitals Wednesday evening after the driver of the car they were in lost control of the vehicle and hit the barrier on the Kansas Turnpike just outside Lawrence.
- Research reversal on breast cancer and weightlifting
- August 13, 2009 in print edition on A1
- No longer does weightlifting have to be avoided by women who have undergone treatment for breast cancer.
- Town hall protests may backfire
- August 13, 2009 in print edition on A7
- Watching the muscular tactics being used in congressional town meetings by some opponents of health care reform, I keep thinking somebody should remind the Republican leaders who are reveling in the scenes about Bruce Alger.
- Plastic wine bottles gaining favor
- August 13, 2009 in print edition on B7
- How about a bottle of the ’02 Chateau Plastique?
- Law enforcement report : theft
- August 13, 2009 in print edition on A4
- A 28-year-old Lawrence man reported the theft of a motorcycle about 3 a.m. Wednesday.
- Opponents still want to restrict adult stores
- August 13, 2009 in print edition on A4
- Opponents of sexually oriented businesses in Kansas aren’t giving up on trying to limit their operations, even though the state attorney general says he won’t enforce a law restricting their signs along highways.
- Vinland Fair one of best in class
- August 13, 2009 in print edition on A4
- It’s not just a fairly good fair; the Vinland Fair is the best of them all, says Julie Craig.
- Vaccines, flu clinic offered for seniors
- August 13, 2009 in print edition on A6
- Lawrence Senior Center will play host to an educational program about the seasonal flu vaccine and offer a flu clinic.
- Local ecologist attends workshop
- August 13, 2009 in print edition on B7
- Frank J. Norman, president and senior ecologist of Norman Ecological Consulting LLC, attended a workshop on “Wind Energy Development Impacts Upon Wildlife in Missouri” on July 24 in King City, Mo.
- KU students invited to job fair next week
- August 13, 2009 in print edition on B7
- Student Employment Services at Kansas University will sponsor a student employment job fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday in the fourth-floor lobby of the Kansas Union.
- Ameriprise to offer small-business forum
- August 13, 2009 in print edition on B7
- Dan Cary and Associates, a practice of Ameriprise Financial, is sponsoring a forum for small-business owners and human resource professionals on Aug. 20 at Maceli’s, 1031 N.H.
- Bizarre Cal
- August 13, 2009 in print edition on A7
- To the editor: Once again, Wednesday morning, the editors treated us to Cal Thomas’ bizarre and anachronistic Calvinism on the opinion pages of the Journal-World.
- Fear tactics
- August 13, 2009 in print edition on A7
- To the editor: For the record, I must say that I could not disagree more with Sen. Brownback and the rest of our “just say no,” to everything, Kansas congressional delegation (minus one notable exception).
- Our Town Sports
- August 13, 2009 in print edition on B2
- National Dive Champ: Ford McLiney won the boys 16-18 one-meter title at the Junior Olympics Nationals in Moultrie, Ga., to become the Jayhawk Diving Club’s first national champion. McLiney qualified for the Pan Am Games next month in Calgary. JDC’s Ellie Smart finished second in the girls 14-15 platform.
- PGA Championship a lengthy test
- August 13, 2009 in print edition on B2
- Paul Azinger pulled the driver from his bag because there really is no other option at Hazeltine. The sign post on the opening hole has two words and two sets of numbers that serve as a not-so-subtle welcome to the PGA Championship.
- Affair sullies Louisville coach Pitino’s reputation
- August 13, 2009 in print edition on B1
- In a state where basketball is king, Rick Pitino cuts quite the fine figure.
- Royals good for Twins’ Liriano
- Pitcher breaks out of slump with 7-1 victory against K.C.
- August 13, 2009 in print edition on B1
- It had been awhile since Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire saw a smile from left-hander Francisco Liriano.
- Surprise attack
- Wilson has quietly earned confidence of his teammates
- August 13, 2009 in print edition on B1
- In his sophomore season, wide receiver Johnathan Wilson was voted “Biggest Surprise” by his Kansas University teammates. He went on to start in 12 of the Jayhawks’ 13 games, racking up 43 receptions for 573 yards and three touchdowns.
- 40 years ago: Little public comment at city budget meeting
- August 13, 2009
- Only five people spoke up at the public hearing on the city budget for 1970. It was to incur a 4.81-mill levy hike. The total mill levy was to be 38.656 for city residents. After brief discussion, the city commission voted approval.
- 25 years ago: Reagan clarifies tax stance
- August 13, 2009
- In another attempt to clarify his stand on a tax increase, President Reagan said he would “never say never” regarding a hike. Many said this would leave him vulnerable to the presidential campaign of Walter Mondale, Reagan’s Democratic opponent. Mondale charged that Reagan had a “secret plan” to boost taxes after the November election, should he win.
- 100 years ago: Lawrence doctor receives national honor
- August 13, 2009
- From the Lawrence Daily World for Aug. 13, 1909: At the Grand Army reunion in Salt Lake City, W.H. Lemon of Lawrence was elected national surgeon general of the Grand Army of the Republic. It is one of the highest honors that can be bestowed on an old soldier.
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- Study suggests continued population drop in Kansas May 29, 2012 · 5 comments
- U.S. military sees new appreciation May 28, 2012 · 34 comments
- National group seeks repeal of 'Stand Your Ground' law in Kansas May 27, 2012 · 150 comments
- Kansas tax act most regressive in nation May 27, 2012 · 256 comments
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- Tuition victims May 22, 2012 · 54 comments
- On the street: How did you spend your Memorial Day? May 28, 2012 · 27 comments
- Tax gamble May 26, 2012 · 85 comments
- Thread of pain ran through Jackson’s career June 28, 2009
- 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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- Book helps family heal after tragedy May 28, 2012
