Also from January 16
Births
Blog entries
Obituaries
On the street
Photos
Photo galleries
Podcasts
Polls
Who should be responsible for paying the majority of a student's cost for driver's education?
Poll results
| Response | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| The teen’s parents | 57% | |
| The teen | 21% | |
| The state | 10% | |
| The school district with local dollars | 9% | |
| Total | 997 | |
Videos
- Sunny, breezy with a high of 40 and a low …
- Both boys and girls squads from Basehor-Linwood defeat Bonner Springs, …
- Cathy Crispino wins the Outstanding Music Educator in Kansas.
- Robin Bell was beaten to death.
- The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce recognized local business leaders.
- The school district is creating a careers in technical education …
- Shawnee Mission East beat the Free State boys basketball team …
- The Free State girls basketball team beat Shawnee Mission East …
- The former KU golfer was playing in his first PGA …
- Haskell Indian Nations University President Linda Warner has come under …
- Both KU and Colorado field young basketball teams.
- The Lions lose 66-58.
- “The Only Good Indian” was created by three KU professors.
- Gov. Kathleen Sebelius is preparing to go to Washington for …
- The Pirates won 48-20.
- The Chieftains lost 51-42.
- Temperatures will still be chilly tonight, but more comfortable than …
- Snow in the morning should end before noon. We could …
- Slick roads from Lawrence to Topeka; most flights at KCI …
- Jesse and Tom take a look at the Buffaloes.
Lead stories
12:00 a.m.
School district, LHS neighbors settle lawsuit- 6:26 p.m., January 15, 2009 Updated 9:53 a.m. in print edition on 1A
- The Lawrence school board voted early Thursday night to settle a lawsuit with neighbors near Lawrence High School to build additional athletics fields near the school.
- Video: School district, LHS neighbors settle lawsuit
- Source document: School Fields Settlement Agreement
12:00 a.m.
Outdoor workers brave bone-chilling cold- 12:26 p.m., January 15, 2009 Updated 5:15 p.m.
- Despite bitter cold temperatures and wind chills below zero, some had little choice but to be out in the frigid elements Thursday.
10:00 a.m.
Pokorny sworn in as county’s newest judge- January 16, 2009 in print edition on 3A
- Sally Pokorny was sworn in as the newest Douglas County judge Thursday afternoon.
- Video: Pokorny sworn in
2:00 p.m.
Dance with Sundance: Trio of projects shot in Kansas advance to film festival- January 16, 2009
- Kevin Willmott earned a trip to the Sundance Film Festival a few years back.
6:00 p.m.
All stories
- Eudora schools putting funds to work
- January 16, 2009
- The school district is creating a careers in technical education facility.
- Haskell endowment group votes to disband in protest of Warner
- January 16, 2009
- Haskell Indian Nations University President Linda Warner has come under fire numerous times in her short tenure.
- 6 Weather Morning Forecast for January 17, 2009
- January 16, 2009
- Sunny, breezy with a high of 40 and a low of 18.
- Free State girls win; boys lose
- January 16, 2009
- The Free State girls basketball team defeated Shawnee Mission East, 42-37, on Friday night at home. The Free State boys team, however, didn’t fare as well. Shawnee Mission East defeated the Firebirds, 66-55.
- 2nd defendant convicted in Bonner Springs murder case
- January 16, 2009 in print edition on B3
- A Wyandotte County jury Friday convicted a second defendant of first-degree murder in the November 2005 killing of a manager at a Bonner Springs Dollar General Store.
- No candidates have filed to run for Lawrence school board — yet
- January 16, 2009 in print edition on B3
- John Mitchell, who was first elected in 2005, said Thursday night he was leaning toward running. Meanwhile, Linda Robinson said she was not planning to seek a third board term.
- More data needed in mercury monitoring, state officials say
- January 16, 2009
- A system to monitor mercury pollution in Kansas has taken longer than expected to set up, and more data need to be collected before reaching any hard conclusions, a state environmental official said Friday.
- Former Sen. Bob Dole donates $150,000 to Kansas Historical Society
- January 16, 2009
- Former U.S. Sen. Bob Dole, R-Kan., has donated $150,000 to the Kansas Historical Society, it was announced Friday.
- Topeka man arrested on sexual exploitation of a minor charge in Baldwin City
- 11:32 a.m., January 16, 2009 Updated 05:08 p.m. in print edition on B3
- Baldwin City police arrested a 48-year-old Topeka man Thursday morning on charges of sexual exploitation of a child and promoting obscenity, Police Chief Mike McKenna said.
- Tonganoxie eighth-grader gets to participate in historic inauguration
- January 16, 2009
- A Tonganoxie Middle School student is ready to be part of a historic inauguration.
- Drivers encounter slick roads after early morning snow
- January 16, 2009
- An early morning snow storm left Lawrence covered with about a half-inch of snow, causing an adventurous rush hour for some motorists.
- Good luck getting around D.C. on Inauguration Day
- January 16, 2009
- If you’re attending the presidential inauguration Tuesday, take this advice from Virginia State Police spokeswoman Corinne Geller: “Pack your patience.”
- Your at-home guide to the Inauguration
- January 16, 2009
- Inauguration cheat sheet for couch potatoes.
- Hassles and headaches may deter inaugural crowds
- January 16, 2009
- The warnings about massive crowds, sparse lodging and tight security have convinced some would-be visitors of Tuesday’s presidential inauguration that it is best to stay home.
- More Republicans sign up for bipartisan dinners
- January 16, 2009
- More Republicans are taking prominent roles in a series of dinners planned the night before President-elect Barack Obama’ inauguration as a nod toward bipartisanship in government.
- Well-wishers warned to use care along train route
- January 16, 2009
- Local governments are warning people who want to see President-elect Barack Obama as he passes through on his “whistle stop” tour to stay away from the railroad tracks.
- Organizer: ‘Absolutely’ enough port-a-potties for inauguration
- January 16, 2009
- Inauguration attendees feeling nature’s call want to know: Will there be enough port-a-potties?
- At inaugural balls, caviar dreams crash and burn
- January 16, 2009
- Caterers say to expect long lines and finger foods at inaugural balls.
- Inauguration security to be highest ever
- January 16, 2009
- This year’s inauguration is expected to set many records — from the largest crowds to most bridges closed to the highest security of any president’s swearing-in.
- Homeless uprooted for inauguration
- January 16, 2009
- The capital’s homeless population must leave encampments before Tuesday’s inauguration for security reasons.
- Cruel choice
- January 16, 2009 in print edition on A8
- To the editor:Thank you for printing a recent letter outlining PETA’s plan to offer discarded fur coats and hot cocoa at Washington, D.C., homeless shelters during the inauguration celebration. Apparently the coats will be marked to discourage resale, and the cups will bear a PETA slogan.
- Lions turn to Titans aide
- January 16, 2009
- The Detroit Lions agreed on a four-year deal Thursday with Tennessee defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz to be their coach.
- On the record
- January 16, 2009
- Law enforcement report
- ‘Friday’ lights shine on NBC
- January 16, 2009 in print edition on B8
- Much like an acclaimed film moving from exclusive engagements to wide release, the excellent melodrama “Friday Night Lights” (8 p.m., NBC) begins its third season on network television after a stint on Direct TV.
- Some advice for Obama
- January 16, 2009 in print edition on A9
- Welcome to Washington, soon to be “Mr. President.” I know you’ve been here before for a short time as senator, but this is different. This is The Big Time, the world stage and you are the leading man.
- Bush looks forward to life after White House
- January 16, 2009 in print edition on A1
- Before his farewell speech Thursday, President George W. Bush talked about his future plans.
- Religion column causes stir
- January 16, 2009
- The recent discussion of sports and religiosity drew predictable rain. A lot of it was in agreement and laced with humor. My point was that too often jocks overdo the business of selfish prayer to icons and deities as they seek special, personalized father-son help from up above, or wherever those guys live.
- VNA open house to mark 40 years
- January 16, 2009 in print edition on A3
- Douglas County Visiting Nurses, Rehabilitation and Hospice Care is marking 40 years with an open house.
- Workforce Center to offer tax seminar
- January 16, 2009 in print edition on B9
- The Lawrence Workforce Center will be host to an employer seminar from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. The seminar will discuss filing W-4 forms as well as tips for 2008 tax returns.
- Olathe South defeats LHS girls, 50-35
- January 16, 2009
- Lawrence High has two weeks before its next girls basketball game, and Lions coach Kristin Mallory saw plenty to work on after a 50-35 loss Thursday night to Olathe South.
- Artistic fiction undervalued
- January 16, 2009 in print edition on A9
- I like this government report saying that more Americans than before are reading novels and short stories, 113 million, in fact. Fiction is my cash crop, and that’s good news. Too bad, though, that the report was issued by the National Endowment for the Arts. A deep-down aversion to a-r-t is one big reason half of America stays away from fiction.
- Burris sworn in as Obama successor
- January 16, 2009 in print edition on A2
- Roland Burris took his place as Barack Obama’s successor in the Senate on Thursday, ending a standoff that embarrassed the president-elect and fellow Democrats who initially resisted the appointment by scandal-scarred Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
- A.G. pick breaks from Bush on torture
- January 16, 2009 in print edition on A2
- With just three words, Attorney General-designate Eric Holder capped years of angry debate over U.S. counterterrorism policy and declared a major break from the Bush administration.
- Tar Heels top Virginia for first ACC victory
- January 16, 2009 in print edition on B4
- A recap of Top 25 men’s basketball action.
- United effort
- Merging agencies dealing with economic development issues related to the biosciences would benefit the state.
- January 16, 2009 in print edition on A8
- Most anytime a Kansas governor presents his or her budget proposals at the start of a legislative session, there are bound to be critics, as well as those who suggest the governor is right on target, considering the economic situation of the state at that particular time.
- Israeli forces shell U.N. office in Gaza
- January 16, 2009 in print edition on A2
- Israeli artillery shells struck the U.N. headquarters in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, setting a food warehouse ablaze and drawing a sharp rebuke from the visiting U.N. chief who called it an “outrage.” Another Israeli bombardment killed Hamas’ head of security.
- Therapy practice now named Chrysalis
- January 16, 2009 in print edition on B9
- Renee Rodgers, Lawrence, has changed the name of Rodgers Psychotherapy Services LLC to Chrysalis LLC. Rodgers’ psychotherapy practice is based in Topeka with a second office in Lawrence, 719 Mass.
- Hawaii takes digital TV plunge
- January 16, 2009 in print edition on A2
- At noon sharp Thursday in Hawaii, a message appeared on analog TV sets across the islands: “All full power Hawaii TV stations are now digital.”
- Panel backs Clinton as secretary of state
- January 16, 2009 in print edition on A2
- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted overwhelmingly on Thursday for Hillary Clinton to become the next secretary of state, with lawmakers saying they were hopeful her leadership would mark a turn from warfare toward diplomacy.
- Real estate faring well in city
- January 16, 2009 in print edition on A3
- Lawrence’s retail market is holding up better than many other areas of the country, a group of real estate leaders told a local crowd Thursday.
- Bailout deal reached for Bank of America
- January 16, 2009 in print edition on A2
- Bank of America reached an agreement early today for an additional $20 billion in support from the government’s emergency bailout fund, plus guarantees against losses on up to $118 billion in troubled assets.
- Pilot ‘floats’ plane into frigid Hudson River; all 155 survive
- January 16, 2009 in print edition on A2
- As the plane descended over New York City, its engines crippled, people ran through the aisle and bowed their heads to pray. One woman sent a text message to her husband: “My plane is crashing.” Passengers were instructed to brace for impact.
- Downtown Lawrence chooses new officers
- January 16, 2009 in print edition on B9
- The Downtown Lawrence Inc. Board met Jan. 7 for its annual retreat.
- DVDs teach autistic kids about emotions
- January 16, 2009 in print edition on A7
- It wasn’t until Jude met Jenny that the 3-year-old autistic boy understood what happy people look like.
- Pokorny sworn in as county’s newest judge
- January 16, 2009 in print edition on A3
- Sally Pokorny was sworn in as the newest Douglas County judge Thursday afternoon.
- Hamas tries to drag Israel into a trap
- January 16, 2009 in print edition on A8
- At her confirmation hearings Tuesday, Hillary Clinton insisted President-elect Barack Obama would not give up on Mideast peace — even though the region’s problems seem “intractable.”
- Israel to vote on Gaza truce proposal
- January 16, 2009 in print edition on A7
- Israel said it was approaching the “endgame” of its three-week offensive against Gaza’s Hamas rulers and scheduled a Security Cabinet vote today on a truce proposed by Egypt.
- Bush says he acted in nation’s interest
- January 16, 2009 in print edition on A7
- Thursday night, President Bush said goodbye. Speaking for the last time to a nation he has led for eight years, he mixed his trademark confidence with a hint of contrition, acknowledging that he has “experienced setbacks” but emphasizing that he always acted in the “best interests” of the country.
- Seeing the bigger picture
- Trip to China ‘humbling experience’ for Veritas’ Johnson
- January 16, 2009
- Jeremiah Johnson is a humbler, quieter version of Tim Tebow.
- City offices, services to close on Monday
- January 16, 2009 in print edition on A4
- Government offices and public services in Lawrence and the surrounding area will be closed Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
- Horoscopes
- January 16, 2009 in print edition on B8
- This year, you will not lack energy; however, funneling your high-voltage enthusiasm and drive could become a major issue. If left unharnessed, you could find that snappiness or irritation emanates from you. If you are single, you barely will have time to pursue others, as so many people will be chasing you! If you are attached, let your sweetie dominate a little more as you become a back-seat driver — as hard as that might be! Libra has the same issues as you but could be quite challenging.
- Communities create own currencies
- January 16, 2009 in print edition on B9
- Diana Felber brought her groceries to the checkout and counted out her cash — purple, blue and green bills that are good only at businesses in western Massachusetts.
- Man gets life in prison for KCK slayings
- January 16, 2009 in print edition on B10
- A Wyandotte County man has received life in prison for killing his pregnant ex-wife, her unborn child and the woman’s 8-month-old daughter last year.
- Little might start again against Colorado
- January 16, 2009
- Kansas University junior Mario Little — who on Tuesday morning decided he was healthy enough to play second semester — started Tuesday night’s game against Kansas State. Considering Little played well in his first start at KU — and the man he replaced (Markieff Morris) had a productive night off the bench — it’s possible the Jayhawks may open the same way on Saturday at Colorado.
- Pump patrol
- January 16, 2009 in print edition on A3
- The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $1.76 at several locations
- The tax consequences of vacation homes
- January 16, 2009 in print edition on B9
- We were fortunate to have weathered all the financial turmoil last year pretty well, and we would like to buy a vacation home, because there are some really great bargains out there. We probably would rent it out sometimes when we are not using it. What are the tax rules regarding income from vacation properties?
- Birds a common aviation hazard
- January 16, 2009 in print edition on A2
- Airplanes chew up birds all the time, but sometimes the birds win.
- Man sentenced in robbery, burglary case
- January 16, 2009 in print edition on A4
- A 24-year-old Leavenworth man received more than two years in prison for robbery and aggravated burglary convictions for an August 2007 residential robbery.
- Study uncovers Martian methane belch
- January 16, 2009 in print edition on A2
- A surprising and mysterious belch of methane gas on Mars hints at possible microbial life underground, but also could come from changes in rocks, a new NASA study found.
- Firebirds win with team effort
- January 16, 2009
- Free State High senior swimmer Julian McCafferty had a grand plan for the second-to-last home meet of his high school career. Everybody scores.
- Local residents join Tastefully Simple
- January 16, 2009
- Cathy Grube, Basehor; Christina Merkle, Eudora; and Jenifer Janousek, Lawrence, have become independent consultants with Tastefully Simple Inc., a national direct-sales company featuring easy-to-prepare gourmet products.
- Woodland three strokes back
- Former KU golfer finishes with a 2-under par 68 in first round
- January 16, 2009
- Gary Woodland’s first shot as a PGA tour professional came to rest in the right rough, 333 yards from the tee on the 351-yard, par-4 No. 10 hole at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu. He got up and down from there to start his career under par.
- Regents urge universities to be prudent about tuition plans
- January 16, 2009 in print edition on A3
- Members of the Kansas Board of Regents on Thursday told their universities to exercise prudence when coming up with tuition proposals.
- People in the news
- January 16, 2009 in print edition on B8
- “30 Rock,” “Office” get renewed by NBC; Beyonce will sing for the Obamas; Piven talks about his mercury poisoning; Steve Carell: Pharmacist; St. Lucia thanks Winehouse for publicity.
- Real Bush got lost in presidency
- January 16, 2009 in print edition on A8
- For 75 minutes, George W. Bush sat in a creme-and-blue high-backed chair in the Oval Office, answering questions that my Dallas Morning News colleagues, Todd Gillman and Lori Stahl, and I put to him about everything from 9/11 to bipartisanship to Texas politics to his new presidential library and institute.
- Rice but not Dawson? An outrage
- January 16, 2009
- Andre Dawson won with class. And he lost with class.
- Net Worth: Global symphony collaboration mobilized by YouTube
- January 16, 2009
- There’s an old joke — Henny Youngman-old — concerning a concert violinist on his first visit to New York City.
- Dance with Sundance: Trio of projects shot in Kansas advance to film festival
- January 16, 2009
- Kevin Willmott earned a trip to the Sundance Film Festival a few years back.
- Winslet heartbreaking in dramatic ‘Reader’
- January 16, 2009
- In some stories, there can be no catharsis, the German writer Bernhard Schlink has said of his novel, “The Reader.”
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