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12:00 a.m.
Kansas guard Tyrel Reed looks to pass out to the wing as he moves past Radford center Artsiom Parakhouski during the second half, Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse. FINAL: KU scores 63 points in second half of 99-64 victory over Radford
By Jesse Newell
6:15 p.m., December 9, 2009 Updated 9:57 p.m.
Six Jayhawks scored in double figures, led by 15 points apiece from Sherron Collins and Cole Aldrich.
6:00 a.m.
Kansas forward Thomas Robinson keeps pace with Radford guard Jeremy Robinson during the first half, Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse. Off to a fast start
By Gary Bedore
December 10, 2009 in print edition on 1B
Kansas University freshman Elijah Johnson didn’t jump up and down in jubilation — heck, he didn’t even crack a smile — when coach Bill Self told him he’d be starting the first game of his college career Wednesday against Radford.
10:00 a.m.
About 20 big trees in and near Lawrence’s Watson Park may be cut down as part of Westar Energy’s program to keep trees out of power lines. This large tree, left, is one of many in the area in question. Westar’s power lines run through the tree. Trees near Watson Park may be cut
By Chad Lawhorn
December 9, 2009 in print edition on 1A
City leaders are warning that up to 20 mature trees in and near Watson Park in downtown Lawrence soon may fall victim to a chainsaw.
2:08 p.m.
Free State teacher Jason Pendleton leads a discussion in his senior American government class Wednesday. Pendleton is leaving the Lawrence school district to work in the Blue Valley district, where he’ll earn about $8,000 more for teaching and coaching, he said. Lawrence school salaries lag nearby districts
By Lindsey Slater
December 9, 2009 in print edition on 3A
Jason Pendleton has spent the past 11 years teaching and coaching both boys and girls soccer at Free State High. But next year, he’ll be starting from scratch at a new high school, Blue Valley Southwest. Pendleton says the reason for the move is purely about money.
6:00 p.m.
This aerial view looks northwest over the former Farmland Industries Inc. fertilizer plant and its surrounding 467 acres. In the foreground is Kansas Highway 10, the extension of 23rd Street east of Lawrence. New deal for city of Lawrence to purchase Farmland site is in the works
By Chad Lawhorn
December 9, 2009 in print edition on 3A
The city has long been interested in the nearly 500-acre property just east of Lawrence on Kansas Highway 10 because leaders believe it can be converted into a business park.

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KU women defeat UMKC, 81-53
J-W Staff Reports
December 10, 2009
Krysten Boogaard scored a team-high 19 points, leading the No. 23 Kansas women to a 81-53 victory over UMKC on Thursday night at Allen Fieldhouse.
LMH doctor warns about frostbite
By Jesse Fray
December 10, 2009
Doctors at Lawrence Memorial Hospital said they expect to see an increase in frostbite patients with temperatures dropping so low.
Police called after armed robbery at adult novelty store
By Janet Reid
December 10, 2009 in print edition on A4
Police were investigating an armed robbery Thursday night at an adult novelty store in Lawrence.
Senate Democrats may change Medicare expansion proposal
The Associated Press
December 10, 2009
Senate Democrats are considering changing a proposed expansion of Medicare to address complaints from doctors and hospitals and defray costs for consumers, officials said Thursday, two days after party leaders hailed it as part of a breakthrough for health care.
Redistricting process begins in Topeka
By Scott Rothschild
December 10, 2009 in print edition on A3
The once-a-decade political brawl — known as redistricting — got under way quietly Thursday with legislators and staff slowly going over some ground rules.
December graduates face a job market with few prospects
By Andy Hyland
December 10, 2009 in print edition on A1
Today, like many other KU winter grads, Lucas Kempke’s preparing to graduate without any immediate job prospects.
Room and board rates among other actions regents will take at December meeting
Hemenway to be named Chancellor Emeritus
By Scott Rothschild
05:58 p.m., December 10, 2009 Updated 09:33 a.m. in print edition on C8
The Kansas Board of Regents will take final action on a proposed 2.65 percent increase in room and board at Kansas University.
Major apartment fires present special challenge for Douglas County Red Cross
Red Cross director hopes donors will respond to needs
By George Diepenbrock
December 10, 2009 in print edition on A3
When a fire broke out Thursday morning at Cedarwood Apartments and displaced 14 people, it was the third major apartment fire in Douglas County in two months.
KU, city of Lawrence considering joint $4.75 million bus facility
Staff Report
05:31 p.m., December 10, 2009 Updated 05:42 p.m. in print edition on A1
Kansas University is asking state officials for permission to purchase property and construct a bus maintenance and storage facility with the city of Lawrence.
72-year-old Wichita woman dies of H1N1 virus, bringing state death toll to 22
Staff reports
December 10, 2009 in print edition on A1
A 72-year-old woman from the Wichita metropolitan area has died from infection with the H1N1 influenza vir
Parents of KU student slain by ex-boyfriend seek changes to state law
Death of KU law student spurs push for action during next legislative session
By Scott Rothschild
December 10, 2009 in print edition on A3
The parents of slain Kansas University law student Jana Mackey said Thursday that they will push for changes in state law in hopes of reducing domestic violence.
Moran, Roberts oppose health care reform proposal to buy into Medicare at earlier age
By Karrey Britt
03:21 p.m., December 10, 2009 Updated 04:04 p.m.
U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts and U.S. Congressman Jerry Moran, both Kansas Republicans, strongly oppose Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s idea to expand Medicare as part of health care reform.
Details emerge on how transfer of food inspections will affect Douglas County
By Karrey Britt
December 10, 2009
The Kansas Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday that it was going to cut its $90,000 contract with the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department to provide restaurant inspections.
Sen. Pat Roberts says health care reform bill will raise taxes for middle-class Americans
By Karrey Britt
December 10, 2009
U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts, R-Kan., said the proposed health care reform bill would raise taxes on middle-class Americans.
NaNoWriMo contest winners announced
J-W Staff Reports
December 10, 2009
The Journal-World has selected the two winners of our first National Novel Writing Month competition. Jason Arnett is the grand prize winner, and will receive five bound copies of his finished novel, titled “OverTime.”
Statehouse Live: Parents of Jana Mackey urge passage of legislation to reduce domestic violence
By Scott Rothschild
11:31 a.m., December 10, 2009 Updated 11:59 a.m.
Family of murder victim want new provisions aimed at reducing repeat domestic crime offenses.
Life’s routine changes in the slip of a moment when son breaks leg
By Scott Rothschild
December 10, 2009
Family’s routine changes when son slips and breaks leg.
Flue fire causes significant damage to rural Tonganoxie home
By Shawn Linenberger
10:02 a.m., December 10, 2009 Updated 04:58 p.m. in print edition on C8
A flue fire destroyed a rural Tonganoxie home Wednesday night.
Senate committee meets next week to review state budget
Associated Press
December 10, 2009
Members of the state Senate Ways and Means Committee return to the Statehouse next week to get a status report on the Kansas budget.
Attorney General’s office undecided on death penalty in Burlingame quadruple homicide
By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer
08:17 a.m., December 10, 2009 Updated 05:57 p.m. in print edition on A4
The Kansas attorney general’s office hasn’t decided whether to seek the death penalty for a former Missouri city official accused of shooting four people in northeast Kansas.
Crews respond to apartment fire at 2430 Ousdahl Road
By George Diepenbrock
07:26 a.m., December 10, 2009 Updated 10:00 a.m.
Emergency crews responded to an apartment fire at 2430 Oudahl Road early Thursday morning.
Style scout: Bernadette Rose Zacharias
By Katy Seibel
December 10, 2009 in print edition on C1
Baking soda is awesome. It absorbs odor when you have to skip a shower, and you can clean jewelry with it too…
Style scout: Thomas Hardy
By Katy Seibel
December 10, 2009 in print edition on C1
I love animal facts and can do animal impressions. My favorite fact is that the polyphemus moth eats an amount 86,000 times its body weight in the first 48 hours after it’s born…
New health benefits have a price
By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar - Associated Press Writer
December 10, 2009 in print edition on A2
Health care overhaul now looks like it really will happen, with a compromise coming together in the Senate to give uninsured Americans options they’ve never had before. But it won’t be a free ride.
Buffalo coach Gill’s fate: Hurry up, wait for call from KU
By Dugan Arnett
December 10, 2009 in print edition on B1
According to Buffalo senior defensive lineman Dane Robinson, who spoke with the Journal-World on Wednesday, Gill, the fourth-year Bulls coach who interviewed Sunday for the Kansas University football coach vacancy, is carrying on as usual as KU athletic director Lew Perkins continues his search to replace Mark Mangino.
Bitter cold tries patience, but warm-up is expected
By Jesse Fray
December 10, 2009 in print edition on A1
Weather conditions may seem a tad more pleasant today, after subzero wind chills, icy temperatures and snow accumulation made for a frustrating Wednesday for many people.
Library to launch new business center
Staff reports
December 10, 2009 in print edition on C10
The Lawrence Public Library will open its new business center with an official ribbon cutting at 11:30 a.m. today at the library, 707 Vt.
40 years ago: Concern mounts for football team
December 10, 2009 in print edition on A7
There continued to be concern among Kansas football fans about the Jayhawks’ 1-9 record in 1969 the season after a 9-2 and Orange Bowl appearance.
Superintendent defends not canceling school
Staff reports
December 10, 2009 in print edition on A1
Rick Doll was the only Douglas County superintendent who decided not to cancel school Wednesday.
C.J. Henry gets chance
By Jesse Newell
12:00 a.m., December 10, 2009 Updated 09:56 a.m. in print edition on B4
C.J. Henry wants to do more than just impress Kansas University coach Bill Self when he gets his chance to play in games.
Gary Bedore’s KU basketball notebook
By Gary Bedore
December 10, 2009 in print edition on B4
Kansas University junior center Cole Aldrich, who helped hold Radford big man Art Parakhouski (21 points, 13 rebounds) to zero points the first half, praised the 6-foot-11, 270-pound senior for bouncing back in the second half.
Highlander has highlight
Lynch-Flohr scores career high in blowout loss
By Matt Tait
December 10, 2009 in print edition on B5
Wednesday was quite the night for Radford senior Joey Lynch-Flohr.
Our town sports
Staff reports
December 10, 2009 in print edition on B3
Our town sports for December 10, 2009.
Off to a fast start
Rookie Johnson gets nod
By Gary Bedore
December 10, 2009 in print edition on B1
Kansas University freshman Elijah Johnson didn’t jump up and down in jubilation — heck, he didn’t even crack a smile — when coach Bill Self told him he’d be starting the first game of his college career Wednesday against Radford.
Swim meet called off
Staff reports
December 10, 2009 in print edition on B3
The Lawrence High and Free State boys swim meet scheduled for Wednesday in Manhattan was postponed due to weather conditions.
Baseball meetings heat up
Orioles snag Millwood; Tigers deal pair of All-Stars
Associated Press
December 10, 2009 in print edition on B2
The winter meetings heated up even more Wednesday, with Milwaukee landing pitchers Randy Wolf and LaTroy Hawkins, Baltimore acquiring Kevin Millwood in a trade with Texas and the Yankees completing the three-team, seven-player swap that brought them All-Star center fielder Curtis Granderson.
Fieldhouse one-stop shopping for scouts
By Matt Tait
December 10, 2009 in print edition on B1
They bounce around from college town to college town, pregame meal to pregame meal, all in the name of talent.
Study shows Santa letters aren’t all about toys — or manners
By Kathy Matheson - Associated Press Writer
December 10, 2009 in print edition on A2
A microscope. A new puppy. A mother. And absolutely, positively NO CLOTHES.
Most college dropouts cite financial struggles
Associated Press
December 10, 2009 in print edition on A2
The No. 1 reason many young adults drop out of college is an inability to juggle school and work, according to a report released Wednesday.
Lawmakers nix impeachment
Associated Press
December 10, 2009 in print edition on A2
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford dodged impeachment Wednesday but was scolded by legislators for his travels to see a mistress in Argentina and his misuse of state planes.
House votes to extend $31B in tax breaks
Associated Press
December 10, 2009 in print edition on A2
The House voted Wednesday to extend $31 billion in popular tax breaks, including an income tax deduction for sales and property taxes, to be financed with a tax increase on investment fund managers and a crackdown on international tax cheats.
Mortgage relief program ‘not working’
Associated Press
December 10, 2009 in print edition on A2
Only about 10,000 homeowners received permanent loan modifications this fall under the Obama administration’s mortgage relief plan, more evidence of serious failings in the government’s effort to stem the foreclosure crisis.
Americans willing to pay to avert climate change if it creates jobs
By Steven Thomma - McClatchy Newspapers
December 10, 2009 in print edition on A6
As President Barack Obama prepares to attend a world summit on climate change, a majority of Americans are willing to pay more for a solution only if it would create “green” jobs in the United States, according to a McClatchy-Ipsos poll released Wednesday.
Five missing Americans probed for terror links
By Devlin Barrett and Pamela Hess - Associated Press Writers
December 10, 2009 in print edition on A6
Five young American Muslims captured in Pakistan are under investigation for possible links to terrorism after their families found a disturbing farewell video the missing men left behind showing scenes of war and casualties and saying Muslims must be defended.
Lawrence man reports Monday burglary, theft
Staff reports
December 10, 2009 in print edition on A4
A 38-year-old Lawrence woman reported Monday the burglary and theft at a residence in the 100 block of Wagon Wheel Road.
Lawrence woman reports burglary, theft
Staff reports
December 10, 2009 in print edition on A4
A 51-year-old Lawrence man reported Wednesday the burglary and theft of items from a residence in the 200 block of Glenview Drive.
Lawrence man reports stereo, glasses stolen
Staff reports
December 10, 2009 in print edition on A4
A 21-year-old Lawrence man reported Monday the burglary and theft of items from a residence in the 1100 block of Louisiana Street.
Topeka man injured in Wednesday car accident
December 10, 2009 in print edition on A4
A 61-year-old Topeka man was taken to an area hospital Wednesday morning after a vehicle accident.
Pump patrol
Staff reports
December 10, 2009 in print edition on A3
The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.47 at several stations.
Driver in car chase to serve 14 years
Staff reports
December 10, 2009 in print edition on A3
A 25-year-old Kansas City, Kan., man who led officers on a destructive high-speed chase in January 2008 that ended in downtown Lawrence was sentenced on Wednesday to serve 14 years in federal prison.
KU women refocused for UMKC
By Chuck Woodling
December 10, 2009 in print edition on B3
When last we heard from Bonnie Henrickson, Kansas University’s women’s basketball coach was hardly in the Christmas spirit.
County to give COLA raises
By George Diepenbrock
December 10, 2009 in print edition on A3
Douglas County employees will get their 1 percent cost-of-living raises next year.
Obama to note irony of Nobel Peace Prize after sending more troops to war
Associated Press
December 10, 2009 in print edition on A1
President Barack Obama is accepting the world’s best-known peace award as a wartime president, an incongruity that he will directly speak to when he receives the Nobel Peace Prize today, White House officials say.
Stossel moves to Fox Business
By Kevin McDonough
December 10, 2009 in print edition on B7
There was a time when going from network to cable would be compared to a demotion from the N.Y. Yankees to the Toledo Mud Hens.
People in the news
Associated Press
December 10, 2009 in print edition on B7
People in the news for December 10, 2009.
Merciful end
By Craig Tucker - Lawrence
December 10, 2009 in print edition on A7
To the editor: I firmly believe individuals should have discussions with their family and let them know how they feel regarding prolonging life when they are no longer capable of making such decisions.
Horoscope for December 10, 2009
December 10, 2009 in print edition on B7
This year, remain focused on your goals and long-term desires. You’ll see that life can and probably will take many different turns in the near future. You need to remain steady and sure of yourself. If you are single, you could meet someone through your friends who makes you smile and could be your next significant other. If you are attached, the two of you had goals when you became a couple; eye the same goals and see if they still work. Libra is a very special friend.
Free clinic planned for Kansas City
Associated Press
December 10, 2009 in print edition on B8
It’s being billed as one of the largest free clinics in the nation.
Money well spent?
J-W Editorials
December 10, 2009 in print edition on A7
The major Capitol renovations in Topeka stand in stark contrast to the economic crisis facing many state-funded entities.
100 years ago: Daughter tries to hoax family via telegram
December 10, 2009 in print edition on A7
From the Lawrence Daily World for Dec. 10, 1909: A local daughter sent a telegram to her family saying that she had been “killed” and it turns out it was a ruse for them to send her money under false pretenses.
Alternative media
By Craig Smith - Lawrence
December 10, 2009 in print edition on A7
To the editor: In Saturday’s Journal-World, the editorial page editor highlighted the following from an Ellen Goodman column defending the mainstream media (MSM), while maligning an alternative media now taking its place: “There is a sense that we don’t need science or fact-checking as long as we have crowd-sourcing. We don’t have to build opinions on fact; we can build facts on opinions.”
State business
By William Skepnek - Lawrence
December 10, 2009 in print edition on A7
To the editor: A common criticism of government is its unfriendliness to business, run by politicians who can’t administer anything, not schools, health care, or even mail service.
General Mills to cut sugar in cereal
By Sarah Skidmore - Associated Press Writer
December 10, 2009 in print edition on C10
General Mills — the maker of Lucky Charms, Trix and Cocoa Puffs — plans to reduce the amount of sugar in its cereals marketed to children.
Fed policies drawing increased scrutiny
By George Will - Washington Post Writers Group
December 10, 2009 in print edition on A7
“They all laughed at Fulton and his steamboat, Hershey and his chocolate bar …” — George Gershwin
Parents ponder ending support to adult children
By Michelle Singletary - Washington Post
December 10, 2009 in print edition on C10
Let me ask you: When should parents turn off the financial spigot for adult children?
GM replaces Chevy brand manager
Associated Press
December 10, 2009 in print edition on C10
General Motors has replaced its Chevrolet brand manager after just five months as it continues to shake up top management ranks.
Realtor earns CRS designation
Staff reports
December 10, 2009 in print edition on C10
Realtor and native Lawrencian Sarah Dreiling has been awarded the Certified Residential Specialist designation by the Council of Residential Specialists, the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of Realtors.
Home builder earns two designations
Staff reports
December 10, 2009 in print edition on C10
Greg Rau, president of Apple Tree Homes Inc., earned two designations through the National Association of Home Builders.
25 years ago: Regents staffer’s student status, salary raises eyebrows
December 10, 2009
A executive director of the Kansas Board of Regents Staff, Stanley Z. Koplik had an annual salary of $61,200. But he had raised some eyebrows as a student at Kansas University. Kansas Atty. Gen. Robert Stephan called Koplik “the highest paid student in the state.” Formally, no rules seemed to be broken but some felt Koplik’s educational role was questionable. Koplik said his studies in no way compromised his regents role.
Noise for Tots: The Noise FM plays Santa for Douglas County Toys for Tots
By Richard Gintowt
December 10, 2009 in print edition on C1
This weekend, brothers Austin and Alex Ward of the Lawrence band The Noise FM will spearhead a toy drive for Douglas County Toys for Tots. On Monday, they’ll go back to serving local youngsters in a different fashion: substitute teaching…
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