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KU vs. Nebraska The day in photos, Jan. 28, 2009 Veritas boys vs. Tri-City The day in photos, Jan. 27, 2009
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Polls
Who was KU's MVP against Nebraska?

Poll results

Response Percent
Sherron Collins
 
 51%
Tyrel Reed
 
 31%
Brady Morningstar
 
 10%
Mario Little
 
 2%
Cole Aldrich
 
 2%
Other
 
 1%
Total 314
Who was KU's first-half MVP against Nebraska?

Poll results

Response Percent
Sherron Collins
 
 36%
Brady Morningstar
 
 35%
Travis Releford
 
 24%
Other
 
 4%
Total 175
How many points will Cole Aldrich score against Nebraska?

Poll results

Response Percent
15-19
 
 41%
10-14
 
 25%
20-24
 
 17%
5-9
 
 5%
0-4
 
 4%
25-29
 
 2%
35 or more
 
 1%
30-34
 
 1%
Total 70
Have you ever taken a self-defense class?

Poll results

Response Percent
No.
 
 62%
Yes.
 
 37%
Total 369
Videos

Lead stories

12:00 a.m.
Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius enters the House chamber as she prepares to deliver her State of the State address on Jan. 12. Sebelius promises to veto GOP proposal to cut $300 million from state budget
Associated Press
3:09 p.m., January 27, 2009 Updated 4:56 p.m. in print edition on 7A
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius promised Tuesday to veto a plan drafted by Senate Republicans for eliminating a deficit in the current state budget after calling their proposed cuts “draconian.”
4:43 a.m.
Bowersock Mill and Power Company workers, clockwise from left, Rich Foreman, plant manager, Ed Dumas and Shannon Porter, make their way along the icy conditions of the Kansas River Tuesday, Jan. 27. Because of low water levels and no water moving over the top of the dam, the crew has been able to install new boards along the top of the dam. Low water level enables much-needed maintenance to Bowersock Dam
By Mark Fagan
January 27, 2009 in print edition on 1A
Since Jan. 17, Bowersock crews have been overhauling the dam’s network of wooden boards, metal doors and support systems — components that work together to raise the water level up to 4 feet in the area immediately upriver from the dam.
10:00 a.m.
The Kansas Bankers Association honored Douglas County's Wulfkuhl family with its Water Quality Award. Conservation group honors family whose farming protects water quality
By Karrey Britt
January 28, 2009 in print edition on 3A
Douglas County farmer Mark Wulfkuhle just followed in his late father’s footsteps when it came to conserving land.
2:00 p.m.
Super taste: recipes for the Super Bowl
Associated Press
January 28, 2009
One of the best budget-conscious strategies for creating impressive Super Bowl foods is to start with ingredients that already have tons of flavor.
6:30 p.m.
Kansas center Cole Aldrich throws down a dunk during warmups before tipoff against Nebraska Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009 at the Devaney Center in Lincoln. FINAL: Collins’ late steal helps KU escape with 68-62 victory
By Jesse Newell
5:37 p.m., January 28, 2009 Updated 10:11 p.m.
Collins had a steal and four free throws in the final 29 seconds to help preserve KU’s victory.

All stories

Wellness program focuses on health foods, awareness
By Janet Reid
January 28, 2009
Lawrence Public School staff members are taking advantage of an employee wellness program and seeing results.
KU mascots nab awards at competition
By Mark Boyle
January 28, 2009 in print edition on A3
Big Jay and the KU Spirit Squad cleaned up with top 10 awards at a national competition earlier this month.
Free State will host tourney play
By D.J. Whetter
January 28, 2009
On Thursday, the ninth annual Firebird Winter Classic basketball tournament will tip off.
Kansas women prep for weekend play
By D.J. Whetter
January 28, 2009
The Kansas women are currently 1-4 in league play after falling to Kansas State last Saturday.
Senate advances compromise budget cut
Plan has smaller trims for education
By Scott Rothschild
January 28, 2009 in print edition on A1
The Kansas Senate on Wednesday gave preliminary approval to a compromise budget measure that makes smaller cuts in education and social services than what Republican leaders had wanted. The 25-15 vote would reduce public school funding by approximately three-quarters of one percent, human services by 1.5 percent and higher education and the rest of state government by about 4.5 percent.
Deerfield students prepare for science fair
By Lindsey Slater
January 28, 2009 in print edition on B10
Students at Deerfield School are hoping family, friends and judges are blinded by their science. Well, at least their science experiments.
Southbound Naismith blocked at 22nd Street by accident
LJWorld.com staff reports
January 28, 2009
The two southbound lanes of Naismith Drive are blocked at 22nd Street at this hour because of an injury accident.
FINAL: Collins’ late steal helps KU escape with 68-62 victory
By Jesse Newell
05:37 p.m., January 28, 2009 Updated 10:11 p.m.
Collins had a steal and four free throws in the final 29 seconds to help preserve KU’s victory.
Sauer-Danfoss to lay off up to 20 workers
By Chad Lawhorn
04:57 p.m., January 28, 2009 Updated 06:28 p.m. in print edition on B9
A downturn in the construction industry is leading to more job losses at a Lawrence manufacturer.
Homeless population difficult to count
Agencies conduct annual point-in-time population count
By Shaun Hittle
January 28, 2009 in print edition on A3
Lawrence resident Peter Steimle spent his Wednesday morning performing a highly unusual task. As part of the nationwide Point-in-time Homeless Count, Steimly’s job was to walk through downtown Lawrence trying to find and interview homeless people.
City lacks adequate shelter for homeless, and ‘camping’ is illegal
By Shaun Hittle
January 28, 2009 in print edition on A5
At the Jan. 20 Lawrence City Commission meeting, Mayor Mike Dever proclaimed January “Everybody Counts Month” in honor of Wednesday’s statewide count aimed at identifying the number of homeless in the area.
Newspaper group hopes to open criminal documents
By Mike Belt
January 28, 2009 in print edition on A3
When Kansas police arrest someone it may be awhile – and maybe never – before the public finds out how and why.
The day in photos
January 28, 2009
The day in photos, Jan. 28, 2009
Post Office asks Congress to stop requiring six-day delivery
Postmaster General cites ‘massive deficits’ as cause
Associated Press
January 28, 2009 in print edition on A1
Massive deficits could force the post office to cut out one day of mail delivery per week, the postmaster general told Congress on Wednesday.
Senator wants to prohibit officials from lobbying for two years after they leave office
By Scott Rothschild
January 28, 2009
The Senate Democratic leader Wednesday pushed for approval of a bill that would prohibit many officials from lobbying for two years after they leave office.
Suspect charged in Monday morning rape
By Jesse Fray
January 28, 2009 in print edition on A3
A Topeka man was formally charged with one count of felony rape Tuesday in Douglas County District Court.
Educators urge Republicans to not cut school funding
By Scott Rothschild
09:54 a.m., January 28, 2009 Updated 11:21 a.m.
Deliberations started Wednesday morning in the Kansas Senate on a budget that would cut the state budget by $300 million, including deeper cuts to education, social services and public safety than called for by Gov. Kathleen Sebelius.
Fire chief touts experience in his run for school board
By George Diepenbrock
January 28, 2009 in print edition on A4
The chief for Lawrence-Douglas County Fire and Medical has filed to run for a seat on the Lawrence school board.
Accountant says financial background is needed on school board
By George Diepenbrock
January 28, 2009 in print edition on A4
A Lawrence accountant says his financial background is needed on the Lawrence school board.
Salvation Army employee seeks school board seat
By George Diepenbrock
January 28, 2009 in print edition on A4
The children’s ministries director for The Salvation Army in Lawrence is seeking a seat on the Lawrence school board.
Homeless count gets under way
Associated Press
January 28, 2009
Volunteers are braving the cold in 40 Kansas counties to count the number of people who are homeless.
Due process
January 28, 2009 in print edition on A8
To the editor:The Kansas Supreme Court is now usurping the guarantee of due process in the lower courts of our state.
Untold story
January 28, 2009 in print edition on A8
To the editor:Hats off to CBS and Bob Simon on “60 Minutes” (Jan. 25) for showing a bit of what the occupation of the West Bank is like if you are a Palestinian.
Reed steadily maturing
By Tom Keegan
January 28, 2009 in print edition on B1
Seventy years have passed since that first practice for the 1938-39 Kansas University freshman basketball team, yet every time Donn Mosser looks at the numeral sweater he earned, he remembers the words of coach Phog Allen as clearly as if they were delivered yesterday.
Heat-related lawsuit opens local eyes
By Matt Tait
January 28, 2009 in print edition on B1
A landmark lawsuit in Louisville, Ky., someday could have ramifications that impact Lawrence.
Self-defense course on Saturday is free
January 28, 2009 in print edition on B10
The Lawrence Tae-Kwon-Do School will offer a three-hour self-defense class at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the school, 1846 Vt.
Super taste: recipes for the Super Bowl
Associated Press
January 28, 2009
One of the best budget-conscious strategies for creating impressive Super Bowl foods is to start with ingredients that already have tons of flavor.
Offer support to loved ones for healthy weight loss
By Susan Krumm
January 28, 2009 in print edition on C1
Q: I think my husband is ready to think more seriously about living a healthier lifestyle. How do we move forward?
FSHS swimming 2nd, LHS fifth in Topeka
J-W Staff Reports
January 28, 2009 in print edition on B5
Free State placed second at the Topeka Invitational on Tuesday, highlighted by a pair of first-time, state-qualifying relays.
Haskell women defeat Central Christian
J-W Staff Reports
January 28, 2009 in print edition on B5
Justina George scored 23 points to lead Haskell Indian Nations University to a 79-59 women’s basketball victory Tuesday night against Central Christian.
Faster, cheaper microwaves working better than ever
January 28, 2009 in print edition on B9
Any microwave can handle popcorn and other snacks. But according to the editors of Consumer Reports, the latest also promise to make cooking main meals about as simple as nuking the family’s favorite snacks.
Obama suggests he’s open to compromise
By David Espo - Associated Press Writer
January 28, 2009
On the eve of a key vote, President Barack Obama privately promised Republicans he stands ready to accept changes in the $825 billion economic stimulus legislation, invoked Ronald Reagan to rebut conservative critics and urged lawmakers to “put politics aside” in the interest of creating jobs.
Democrats feed dependence
By Cal Thomas
January 28, 2009 in print edition on A9
President Obama’s campaign theme of ending politics as usual and creating a new bipartisanship that will get things done for the American people is about to be tested now that he has the power — or at least some of the power — to make it happen.
Court: Water case may not be ripe for review
Dispute concerns effort to condemn area farmland
By Scott Rothschild
January 28, 2009 in print edition on B9
Kansas Supreme Court justices Tuesday questioned whether they should get into a Douglas County case that involves a fight over condemnation of land and acquisition of water rights.
Doctors: Octuplets appear healthy
By John Rogers - Associated Press Writer
January 28, 2009 in print edition on C8
Newborn octuplets in Southern California are a feisty bunch that appear healthy even at nine weeks premature, a doctor said Tuesday.
Workers to boss: It’s on the house
The Associated Press
January 28, 2009 in print edition on A2
Some workers at a Michigan pancake restaurant found a sweet way to help out their boss and the workplace they love.
Horoscopes
January 28, 2009 in print edition on B8
Stay in touch with what you have to offer this year. Your innate talents and abilities add much to the mix. Don’t always think in terms of finances, as essential as they might be. If you are single, carefully check out new people. If you are attached, the two of you gain through secluded getaways. Plan one ASAP. Pisces can have some harebrained money schemes.
‘Mars’ hopes to survive the New York competition
By Kevin McDonough
January 28, 2009 in print edition on B8
“Life on Mars” (9 p.m., ABC) returns to the schedule on a new and more competitive night. The fantasy police procedural about detective Sam Tyler (Jason O’Mara) unstuck in time and stranded in a gritty New York precinct house circa 1973 now faces off against “CSI: NY” and “Law & Order,” offering network viewers three simultaneous chances to watch New York’s finest put the bad guys away. And to make matters murkier, tonight both “Lost” and “Law & Order” have stories about possible Russian mobsters. But only “Mars” features a cop who may or may not be in a coma back in 2008, dreaming of a chance to reconnect with Lisa Bonet.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago
January 28, 2009 in print edition on A8
From the Lawrence Daily World for Jan. 28, 1909: As four girls who live in the 800 block of Connecticut were returning from a party Tuesday night, four young men tried to follow them home and force their attentions upon them. The girls called police, the young ‘sports’ fled and their trail is hot.
Kentucky’s streak halted
The Associated Press
January 28, 2009 in print edition on B4
A recap of Top 25 men’s basketball action.
Treasury distributes $386M to 23 banks
January 28, 2009 in print edition on B9
The Treasury Department said Tuesday it has distributed another $386 million to 23 banks, the first awards from the federal bailout fund since President Barack Obama took office.
Program gives charities about $60K
January 28, 2009 in print edition on A3
The Emergency Food and Shelter National Program has notified Douglas County officials that local charitable organizations have received $59,279 to provide mass shelter, mass feeding and food distribution to their clients, according to the Douglas County chapter of the American Red Cross.
Big 12 roundup: Abrams ties Boschee’s Big 12 record
UT guard hits 338th three-pointer in UT’s 78-72 victory
The Associated Press
January 28, 2009 in print edition on B4
Texas made it 23 consecutive victories over Baylor in the series Tuesday night, when A.J. Abrams scored 19 points while matching the Big 12 career record for three-pointers in a 78-72 victory over the Bears.
KU holding CLAS budget forum
January 28, 2009 in print edition on B10
Another budget town hall meeting is scheduled for Thursday at Kansas University — this one for students in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.
Economic meltdown won’t stop Super Bowl ad blitz
The Associated Press
January 28, 2009 in print edition on A1
PepsiCo, traditionally one of the top spenders on Super Bowl ads, plans to keep spending in this year of economic malaise.
Pouring on the pain
Lawrence High wins 10 of 14 matches in city dual
By Matt Tait
January 28, 2009 in print edition on B1
Adding support to the notion that anytime Lawrence High and Free State get together the city’s high school athletes turn things up a notch, the LHS wrestling team topped Free State, 51-21, in a dual in which seven of the 12 matches that took place were decided by pins.
Perfect wine pairings suit your Super Bowl fare
J.M. Hirsch/Associated Press Writer
January 28, 2009
During Super Bowl season, beer and football almost seem like synonyms.
Living wage puts city, county at odds
By Chad Lawhorn
January 28, 2009 in print edition on A5
Brace yourself for what could be another battle over the city’s living wage ordinance.
Inauguration pianist: ‘We did the right thing’
January 28, 2009 in print edition on B8
Gabriela Montero says she and the other members of the Obama inauguration quartet were not trying to fool anybody by having recorded music played in the biting cold.
On the record
January 28, 2009 in print edition on A4
A 43-year-old Waverly woman is in serious condition after a Tuesday morning car accident on Interstate 35 in Franklin County.
City commission notebook
January 28, 2009 in print edition on A5
Notes from Tuesday’s city commission meeting.
Veritas splits against Tri-City
By Jesse Temple
January 28, 2009 in print edition on B3
If it’s gotta be the shoes, Ethan Kay prefers them old and used. Kay, the last Veritas Christian big man standing during Tuesday night’s 65-61, double-overtime boys basketball marathon loss against Tri-City Christian, nearly stole the show with his play while wearing a pair of “borrowed” Nike Shox from his dad.
New trial sought in 2002 murder at pool
By Carl Manning - Associated Press Writer
January 28, 2009 in print edition on B10
A former swimming pool maintenance worker serving life in prison for killing a suburban Kansas City woman in 2002 asked the state’s highest court Tuesday to overturn his conviction and order a new trial.
UMB reports quarterly gains of 32 percent
January 28, 2009 in print edition on B9
UMB Financial Corp., a financial services holding company, saw its fourth quarter 2008 earnings increase 32 percent over the same quarter in 2007.
Tonganoxie, Baldwin win two
J-W Staff Reports
January 28, 2009 in print edition on B5
Three days removed from getting blasted by De Soto in its own tournament, the Tonganoxie High boys basketball team got some revenge on the road Tuesday night.
KU athletes set academic record
J-W Staff Reports
January 28, 2009
Kansas University’s student-athletes set an athletic department fall semester record with a combined 2.99 grade point average, it was announced Tuesday.
Thousands blacked out as storm wreaks havoc
January 28, 2009 in print edition on A2
Tree limbs snapped with a sound like gunshots, blacking out thousands of homes and businesses, and schools and government offices were closed Tuesday as a major storm spread a glaze of ice and snow from the southern Plains to the East Coast.
Conservation group honors family whose farming protects water quality
By Karrey Britt
January 28, 2009 in print edition on A3
Douglas County farmer Mark Wulfkuhle just followed in his late father’s footsteps when it came to conserving land.
Kraft, Frito-Lay buyers agree to bribery pleas
January 28, 2009 in print edition on A2
Federal prosecutors say buyers for Kraft Foods Inc. and Frito-Lay Inc. are pleading guilty to taking bribes from a California-based tomato processor.
Bomb near Kurdish office kills 3 soldiers
January 28, 2009 in print edition on A2
A car bomb exploded near a Kurdish party’s office Tuesday in Mosul, killing at least three Iraqi soldiers as tensions rose in volatile areas north of Baghdad ahead of pivotal elections.
Familiar theme
January 28, 2009 in print edition on A8
To the editor:I thoroughly enjoyed Clint Eastwood’s “Gran Torino.” It is vintage Eastwood. I’m so glad we have one more movie from this legendary actor. I think it would be fair, however, for “Gran Torino” to have had a subtitle: “Wax on Wax Off.”
Pump patrol
January 28, 2009 in print edition on A3
The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $1.70 at several locations.
Congress likely to delay end of analog TV
January 28, 2009 in print edition on A2
Congress appears poised to grant a four-month delay in the upcoming shutdown of analog TV broadcasts, though broadcasters still will be allowed to go all-digital earlier if they want.
Pesky, scrappy Huskers await Kansas today
By Gary Bedore
January 28, 2009 in print edition on B1
Sherron Collins, who is listed at 5-foot-11 on Kansas University’s basketball roster, will feel like a big man on campus tonight.
Election economy
Eliminating primaries in local elections may not be worth the money it saves.
January 28, 2009 in print edition on A8
First, let’s thank everyone who filed for election to seats on the Lawrence school board and Lawrence City Commission.
Budget choices necessary
By Mike Hoeflich
January 28, 2009 in print edition on A9
In the face of a mounting — and frightening — deficit in Kansas, the Legislature is now in the midst of rancorous debate over the best way to make cuts in state government. The governor has proposed targeted cuts with the goal of preserving K-12 education and selected social services. The Republican majority in the Legislature has been drawn instead to across-the-board cuts of all state agencies (with the exception, one might hope, of essential services such as state police). Arguments certainly can be made on both sides. Nevertheless, I believe that across-the-board cuts are the less desirable.
Hamas bombing, Israeli airstrike shake truce
January 28, 2009 in print edition on A2
A Palestinian roadside bomb killed an Israeli soldier patrolling the border with Gaza on Tuesday, and Israel responded with an airstrike that wounded a Hamas militant in a flare-up of violence that undermined a cease-fire on the eve of a visit by the new U.S. Mideast envoy.
FBI tapes played for impeachment trial
January 28, 2009 in print edition on A2
Gov. Rod Blagojevich was hundreds of miles away, but his voice captivated the Illinois Senate Tuesday as impeachment prosecutors played FBI wiretaps of conversations in which he seems to demand campaign contributions in exchange for signing legislation.
K-State overcomes rare halftime deficit
The Associated Press
January 28, 2009 in print edition on B4
Ashley Sweat scored 18 points and No. 14 Kansas State rallied from a halftime deficit to beat Nebraska.
Obama shouldn’t buy Mideast myths
By Trudy Rubin
January 28, 2009 in print edition on A8
President Obama kept his pledge to take action on the Middle East on “Day One.” He called the leaders of Israel, Egypt, Jordan and the Palestinian Authority, and appointed George Mitchell as special envoy for Middle East affairs. Mitchell then set out for the region on Monday.
Nation’s economic mood darkens
By Anne D’Innocenzio - Associated Press Writer
January 28, 2009 in print edition on C8
This is one recession Americans aren’t going to spend their way out of.
Missing hedge fund manager reappears
By Christine Armario and Larry Neumeister - Associated Press Writers
January 28, 2009 in print edition on C8
On the day a Florida hedge fund manager surrendered to face federal securities and wire fraud charges, authorities disclosed what may have set in motion his two weeks on the lam: A partner concerned about the health of their funds after the Bernard Madoff scandal was pressuring him to have their books audited by an independent accountant.
L.A. man upset over losing job kills wife, 5 kids, himself
By Thomas Watkins - Associated Press Writer
January 28, 2009 in print edition on A2
A man fatally shot his wife, five young children and himself, claiming in a note he faxed to a TV station Tuesday that the couple had just been fired from their hospital jobs and together planned the killings as an escape for the whole family.
K-State athletic director resigns
January 28, 2009 in print edition on B2
Less than a year after taking over as Kansas State’s athletic director, Bob Krause announced Tuesday that he is leaving that job to direct fundraising for a new K-State campus in Olathe.
John Updike dies at 76
By Hillel Italie - Associated Press Writer
January 28, 2009 in print edition on B8
John Updike, the Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, prolific man of letters and erudite chronicler of sex, divorce and other adventures in the postwar prime of the American empire, died Tuesday at age 76.
Old Home Town - 40 years ago
January 28, 2009 in print edition on A8
Kansas football quarterback Bob Douglass was picked in the second round of the professional draft by the Chicago Bears. No Jayhawk went in the first round despite KU’s Orange Bowl appearance.
NU’s Sadler not surprised by KU’s record
By Gary Bedore
January 28, 2009 in print edition on B6
University of Nebraska coach Doc Sadler says he’s not surprised Kansas University’s young basketball team takes a 15-4 record (4-0 in Big 12 play) into tonight’s game.
Top-notch works for sale at Saturday’s Souper Bowl
By Terry Rombeck
January 28, 2009
Fans of the annual Souper Bowl Saturday event at the Lawrence Arts Center should be pleased this weekend.
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