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Polls
Have you ever contacted one of your former teachers years after high school or college graduation?
Poll results
| Response | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 66% | |
| No | 33% | |
| Total | 1191 | |
Which KU men's basketball road non-conference game are you more worried about?
Poll results
| Response | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| KU at Tennessee (Jan. 10) | 70% | |
| KU at Temple (Jan. 2) | 26% | |
| Undecided | 2% | |
| Total | 278 | |
Videos
- The forecast for Friday, December 18 calls for a high …
- The arrival of winter means hunting season is in full …
- Some downtown Lawrence leaders are concerned about the reports of …
- At this time last year, KU was enduring some growing …
- The school day Thursday started off with a big surprise …
- The last time we heard from former KU football coach …
- The Piper Pirates fell just short against Lee’s Summit west …
- Several former KU football players will continue their college careers …
- Eudora Fire Chief Randy Ates has resigned, effective Jan. 15.
- A group of festive joggers set out for a holiday …
- Drivers using the new Exit 212, which connects with a …
- Room and board rates will soon be on the rise …
- A 22-year-old Lawrence man accused of leading police on a …
- The 10th and final installment of 6News’ look at holiday …
- A cold front will push through tonight and drop our …
- Some delays are possible near the East Lawrence Interchange, but …
- Thursday should be quiet and cloudy, without any major changes. …
- Today’s commute might include temperatures into the 30s, a pleasant …
Lead stories
12:00 a.m.
Veg out: Downtown bistro offers Lawrence’s first full-service vegetarian restaurant in years- December 16, 2009 in print edition on 1C
- Ariel Hecke reads all the descriptions and agonizes over whether to bother the server about the possibility of beef broth lurking in the soup of the day: Is that minestrone truly vegetarian?
6:00 a.m.
Mangino, KU settle for $3 million- December 17, 2009 in print edition on 1B
- Mark Mangino’s image might have taken a hit following his messy departure from Kansas University’s football program, but his pocketbook suffered no such fate.
- Video: KU, Mangino agreed to $3 million settlement
- Source document: KU’s settlement with coach Mark Mangino
10:00 a.m.
Firefighter recruits to graduate- December 17, 2009 in print edition on 1A
- It might be considered the final test of endurance — being stuck in the veins repeatedly with a needle.
2:00 p.m.
School district works to fill budget gap- December 17, 2009 in print edition on 3A
- The Lawrence school district is close to making up the $3 million shortfall in its budget, but there are still a few decisions to be made by the school board.
6:00 p.m.
All stories
- Woman sentenced in Lawrence credit card fraud case
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on A4
- A 43-year-old Lawrence woman will serve more than three years in federal prison after she pleaded guilty in 2008 to participating in a credit card fraud scheme in Lawrence.
- Trinity In-Home Care opening drop-in child care center, offering social program for people with developmental disabilities
- December 17, 2009
- Trinity In-Home Care, a home health agency, is opening Lawrence’s first drop-in child care center Monday.
- Federal data shows Douglas County losing fewer jobs in 2009 than 2008
- Rate for 1st quarter of ’09 fares well against state’s other large counties
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on A3
- New federal data suggests Douglas County employers may be shedding jobs at a slower rate than they were in 2008.
- Eudora fire chief submits resignation
- 04:13 p.m., December 17, 2009 Updated 12:00 a.m. in print edition on A7
- The city of Eudora will search for a new fire chief after Randy Ates announced his resignation following three and a half years of service.
- KU officials face tough questioning from regents over new bus building
- KU officials deny an allegation of improper bidding
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on A3
- A proposal by Kansas University for a $4.75 million bus maintenance and storage facility received stiff questioning before the Kansas Board of Regents on Thursday, and an allegation of improper bidding surfaced.
- Tonganoxie/Eudora Kansas Turnpike interchange to open on Dec. 29
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on B10
- Drivers using the new Exit 212, which connects with a rebuilt Leavenworth County Road 1, will not see any turnpike toll collectors on site. Instead, the interchange will be equipped with automated payment machines, similar to ATMs at banks or self-payment machines at grocery stores.
- Fire crews investigate source of smoke in downtown, road now open
- 01:50 p.m., December 17, 2009 Updated 03:59 p.m. in print edition on A4
- Massachusetts Street downtown was shut down around 1:40 p.m. Thursday while Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical crews investigated a smoke smell coming from a downtown business.
- Building on KU’s West Campus to be named for former Chancellor Del Shankel
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on A7
- Former Kansas University Chancellor Robert Hemenway was designated chancellor emeritus at KU on Thursday by the Kansas Board of Regents.
- Prairie Park Nature Center to close for several days
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on A3
- Lawrence Parks and Recreation’s Prairie Park Nature Center will close for several days this month to accommodate maintenance and remodeling work.
- Democrat David Haley considering a run for U.S. House seat held by Dennis Moore
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on A3
- Another Democrat is considering running in the 3rd District U.S. House race, after incumbent Rep. Dennis Moore, D-Lenexa, announced he would not seek a seventh term.
- Pinckney teacher honored for her work with special education students
- Prize includes $5,000
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on A1
- The school day Thursday started off with a big surprise and a big check for one Lawrence elementary teacher.
- Suspect in Wednesday night police chase released from Douglas County jail
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on B10
- A 22-year-old Lawrence man accused of leading police on a chase and crashing into a car Wednesday night was released on $2,525 bond Thursday, Douglas County jail records show.
- Regents approve increase to KU room and board rates that average 2.65 percent
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on A7
- The Kansas Board of Regents on Thursday approved an average 2.65 percent increase in room and board rates at Kansas University.
- KU women’s basketball team to spread holiday cheer at Lawrence hospital on Friday
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on B3
- The No. 22-ranked Kansas University women’s basketball team hopes to brighten the holidays for patients at Lawrence Memorial Hospital on Friday.
- Westar Energy turns 100 years old
- December 17, 2009
- Westar Energy has turned 100 and held receptions last week at all its Kansas offices to celebrate a century of providing electric service in the state.
- Statehouse Live: Parkinson says no more cuts to education
- 09:16 a.m., December 17, 2009 Updated 06:07 p.m.
- Governor draws line in sand on budget
- Belly Bump and Grind: Lawrence embraces the swaying subculture of belly dance
- December 17, 2009
- First of all, belly dancing is not striptease. One is an ancient Middle Eastern art form celebrating the female form; the other is a sweaty hoochie dance for money…
- Aldrich sets lofty goal: Junior wants to be Academic All-American
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on B1
- Cole Aldrich says he’s focused on two things — and two things only — this week. “Finals and Michigan,” Kansas University’s 6-foot-11 center said emphatically, not ranking one over the other in terms of importance.
- Bengals’ Henry suffers serious injuries
- December 17, 2009
- Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chris Henry is “battling for his life” after falling out of the back of a pickup truck Wednesday during what police described as a domestic dispute with his fiancee.
- Financial questions show widespread troubles
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on B7
- Throughout the year, I receive hundreds of e-mails and questions by way of my regular online discussion from people hoping for an answer to their most pressing personal finance issues.
- Firefighter recruits to graduate
- From fire hoses to paramedic needles
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on A1
- It might be considered the final test of endurance — being stuck in the veins repeatedly with a needle.
- School district works to fill budget gap
- Plan to resolve $3 million shortfall presented to board members Monday
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on A3
- The Lawrence school district is close to making up the $3 million shortfall in its budget, but there are still a few decisions to be made by the school board.
- Christmas fine just the way it is
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on A7
- I’ve just come from Cambridge, that beehive of brilliance, where nerds don’t feel self-conscious: There’s always someone nerdier nearby.
- Kerry Meier accepts Shrine Bowl invite
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on B3
- Kansas University senior wide receiver Kerry Meier said Wednesday that he will accept an invitation to compete in the East-West Shrine Game at 2 p.m. on Jan. 23 at the Florida Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla.
- Mangino, KU settle for $3 million
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on B1
- Mark Mangino’s image might have taken a hit following his messy departure from Kansas University’s football program, but his pocketbook suffered no such fate.
- Our Town Sports
- December 17, 2009
- John Reed, 68, of Lawrence finished second in his age group with a time of 3:55 at the St. Jude’s Marathon in Memphis, Tenn., and has qualified for next April’s Boston Marathon.
- Time names Bernanke ‘Person of the Year’
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on A2
- Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke has been named Time magazine’s “Person of the Year” for 2009.
- Rates kept low as weak economy caps inflation
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on A2
- The economy is growing, but only weakly. Layoffs have slowed, yet jobs remain scarce. And interest rates will need to rise — but not anytime soon.
- House narrowly approves year-end jobs
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on A2
- Democrats in the House Wednesday muscled through a year-end plan to create jobs, mixing about $50 billion for public works projects with another almost $50 billion for cash-strapped state and local governments.
- White Americans’ majority to end by 2050
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on A2
- The estimated time when whites will no longer make up the majority of Americans has been pushed back eight years — to 2050 — because the recession and stricter immigration policies have slowed the flow of foreigners into the U.S.
- 50 sewing needles found stuck inside Brazil toddler’s body
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on A2
- A 2-year-old boy has as many as 50 metal sewing needles inside his body, apparently stuck there one by one, a doctor treating him said Wednesday. Brazilian media said the boy’s ex-stepfather was detained.
- Single-payer health care plan dies in Senate compromise
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on A2
- The liberals’ longtime dream of a government-run health care system for all died Wednesday in the Senate, but Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont vowed it will return when the realization dawns that private insurance companies “are no longer needed.”
- New stylist joins Lawrence salon
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on B7
- Megs Josephson has joined the JC Penney Styling Salon of Lawrence.
- Discount liquor store opens in Lawrence
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on B7
- On The Rocks Discount Liquor opened on Monday The new store is at 1818 Mass., in the former Family Video building south of Dillons. Regular business hours are from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday.
- Ex-wife of billionaire sues for racketeering
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on B7
- The ex-wife of one of America’s richest men has sued the billionaire in New York for racketeering, saying he hid millions of dollars from her for decades.
- WSJ. magazine to boost circulation
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on B7
- The Wall Street Journal’s glossy magazine, WSJ., is increasing its frequency and circulation starting in March.
- KU football adds recruit
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on B3
- Quinn Mecham, a 6-foot-2, 195-pound quarterback from Snow College in Ephraim, Utah, on Wednesday signed a letter of intent with Kansas University, Mecham told Rivals.com.
- Tanner Hawkinson recognized
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on B3
- Kansas offensive tackle Tanner Hawkinson was named to The Sporting News Freshman All-America First Team on Wednesday, while linebacker Huldon Tharp, safety Lubbock Smith and wide receiver Bradley McDougald joined him on the outlet’s All-Big 12 Freshman Team.
- Commodities
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on B7
- Agriculture futures advanced Wednesday.
- 3B Thompson honored
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on B3
- Kansas third baseman Tony Thompson was named a preseason Second Team All-American by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association.
- Spotlight remains on Gill
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on B1
- Though he’s clearly aware that names such as Colt McCoy, Jordan Shipley and Earl Thomas are not on his new roster, one could hardly blame new Kansas University football coach Turner Gill if he were to hear a few bars of the popular University of Texas victory song in his head during the next few weeks.
- Retailers offer few deep discounts as shopping season nears end
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on A1
- If you were hoping to find massive clearance sales as you finish up your holiday shopping, prepare to be disappointed.
- Auction assists county agency
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on A3
- The 15th annual Eldridge Gingerbread Auction and Festival raised more than $30,000 to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County.
- Judge warns doctor of longer sentence
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on B8
- A federal judge told a Kansas doctor to expect a lengthy prison sentence because his crime is more serious than those of common drug dealers.
- Hospital reopened after bomb threat
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on B8
- A south-central Kansas hospital has reopened after a bomb threat forced it to evacuate.
- Private juvenile centers struggling
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on B8
- The managers of private juvenile detention centers in Kansas have warned that their options are dwindling as they struggle to find the money to keep the facilities open.
- County Commission approves solar panel for roof of jail
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on B8
- Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday approved a plan to install a solar panel on the roof of the Douglas County Jail to help save on energy costs.
- Auction assists county agency
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on A3
- The 15th annual Eldridge Gingerbread Auction and Festival raised more than $30,000 to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County.
- Horoscope for December 17, 2009
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on B6
- For Thursday, Dec. 17: This year, you become more and more concerned with creating financial stability. This concern will draw only positive results, and you will enjoy the rewards of this attention. If you are single, certainly no one can deny your allure. If you are attached, the two of you will become closer if you work on a joint commitment.
- People in the news
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on B6
- ABC News will air an exclusive interview next month with the man who once claimed to have fathered the child of former Sen. John Edwards’ mistress, the network said Wednesday.
- Nephew of Walt Disney, Roy, dies
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on B6
- Roy E. Disney, the nephew of Walt Disney whose powerful behind-the-scenes influence on The Walt Disney Co. led to the departure of former chief Michael Eisner, has died. He was 79.
- ‘Gilly’ welcomes the holidays
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on B6
- If “Saturday Night Live” has a star right now, it has to be Kristen Wiig, the manic comic actress who has branched out into big-screen comedies, including “Knocked Up,” “Walk Hard,” “Whip it” and “Adventureland.”
- Iran tests missile, stoking tensions
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on C10
- Iran on Wednesday test fired an upgraded version of an advanced missile capable of hitting Israel and parts of Europe, an apparent show of strength aimed at discouraging attacks on its nuclear facilities.
- ROTC students benefit from agreement
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on A3
- A new agreement between Kansas University’s ROTC program and Johnson County Community College allows students to be enrolled in both schools while participating in ROTC classes.
- Pump patrol
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on A3
- The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.44 at several stations.
- U.N. climate negotiators look to U.S. for fresh ideas
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on C10
- U.N. climate negotiators looked Wednesday to the United States to bring fresh ideas — perhaps in the form of extra billions of dollars — to try to salvage a bare-bones political agreement by the end of the week on controlling global warming.
- Gains for Obama, not his Afghan plans
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on C10
- Americans like seeing President Barack Obama finally tackle Afghanistan — even if most don’t support his plans.
- ‘You lie!’ a memorable quote of 2009
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on C10
- The fierce debate over health care hasn’t led to a new law yet, but it’s produced some of this year’s top quotes, according to a Yale University librarian.
- Different Vespers
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on A7
- To the editor: Everyone views things through their own eyes and they base opinions on their own experiences.
- No brakes
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on A7
- To the editor: It now appears that the U.S. Senate will pass health care reform legislation requiring all U.S. citizens to purchase health insurance but will not provide a public option or Medicare buy-in option to provide downward competitive pressure on premium costs.
- Democrats own health care reform
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on A7
- Rushing to lock the nation into expensive health care and climate change commitments, Democrats are in an understandable frenzy because public enthusiasm for both crusades has been inversely proportional to the time the public has had to think about them.
- Hitting the jackpot?
- Time will tell whether expanded casino gambling really pays off for the state.
- December 17, 2009 in print edition on A7
- The big Kansas experiment with state-owned casinos officially began this week when the Boot Hill Casino and Resort opened its doors in Dodge City.
- 100 years ago: Power plant woes threaten to leave city in the dark
- December 17, 2009
- From the Lawrence Daily World for Dec. 17, 1909: There is no prospect of any relief from the darkness that now threatens the city. The capacity of the power plant was decreased another 150 horsepower this morning by the burning of one of the four boilers. Lawrence is now lighted and the streets cars are being run on 350 horsepower when the usual capacity is 1,400 horsepower. A ice gorge from the bridge to three miles down the river has prevented water from flowing over the dam to power the generators. Already weak, the plant was further hurt by the boiler break. Any users of power have had to scale back or halt use for this crisis.
- 40 years ago: KU off to 5-1 start
- December 17, 2009
- The Kansas basketball team under coach Ted Owens was off to a 5-1 start after a home court victory over SMU. The lone loss had been at Kentucky by a score of 115-85 in the second game of the season. Mainstays for the Jayhawks were Dave Robisch, Pierre Russell, Bud Stallworth, Bob Kivisto and Roger Brown.
- 25 years ago: Kansas Highway 10 completed
- December 17, 2009
- A new free, four-lane direct route from Lawrence to the Kansas City area opened. The last leg of the Kansas Highway 10 project, linking Lawrence to Interstate 435 in Lenexa, was finally completed after four years of construction and delays. The new Kansas leg allowed local drivers to avoid a roundabout way of getting to I-35 and other key Johnson County locations.
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- 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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