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6A State Regional baseball The day in photos, May 20, 2009 LHS vs. Free State girls soccer
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Where is the best place to view a Fourth of July fireworks display in Lawrence?

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Near downtown
 
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At Clinton Lake
 
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12:00 a.m.
Contractors put the finishing touches on the first pour of concrete Monday for a new Kansas Turnpike bridge crossing the Kansas River. Monday’s pour is the first of four base loads scheduled to form the deck for the bridge, which is part of a larger $130 million project to upgrade and overhaul portions of the turnpike as it passes through Lawrence. Concrete set in turnpike project
May 19, 2009 in print edition on 3A
Bright sun. Blue sky. Temperatures rising into the 70s. And no playing hooky for the folks at United Contractors.
6:00 a.m.
In this Sunday, May 17, photo released by NASA, astronaut Michael Good, positioned on a foot restraint on the end of Atlantis’ remote manipulator system, works to refurbish and upgrade the Hubble Space Telescope. NASA has made its last service call on Hubble, and the telescope will eventually fall out of orbit and crash into the ocean. KU professor recalls his own experience putting Hubble into orbit
May 19, 2009 in print edition on 1A
After being the first to “let go” of the Hubble space telescope, former NASA astronaut Steve Hawley had mixed emotions this week as the last repairs were completed on the telescope.
10:00 a.m.
Jeanne Wehnau, left, and her husband, Peter, right, from Titusville, Fla., walk their Siberian huskies, Trishka, left, and Nikolai, right, after arriving Tuesday at the Lawrence KOA campgrounds, 1473 U.S. Highway 40, to meet up with friends Bill and Elaine Trendler, of Forest Grove, Pa., in the background. As part of their first summer trip the two couples will travel on to Maple Hill for a motor-coach gathering and reunion for Memorial Day weekend. Area camping spot popular, cheap outdoor getaway
May 20, 2009 in print edition on 1A
The economy being what it is these days, perhaps the flight to Morocco is out. Or the weeklong sojourn in the nation’s capital. Or even a weekend in Las Vegas. But camping near Lawrence Municipal Airport? Booked solid.
2:00 p.m.
Henry T’s will expand its burger menu in upcoming months to satisfy customer cravings for gourmet sandwiches. The restaurant, 3520 W. Sixth St., is part of a “burger renaissance” in Lawrence and Kansas City as new venues serve the American classic. Burger renaissance: Lawrence restaurants reinvent American classic
May 20, 2009 in print edition on 1C
The folks over at Henry T’s have been in the burger business for 18 years.
6:00 p.m.
Tory Runnells and other tenants at the Boardwalk Apartment complex, 524 Frontier Road, received a notice Friday that the apartment buildings “do not comply with fire safety standards.” Tenants have been urged to find other housing, and current tenants’ leases will not be renewed. In wake of settlement, Boardwalk Apartment owners asking tenants to leave quickly
May 19, 2009 in print edition on 3A
The owners of Boardwalk Apartments are asking all tenants to quickly leave their apartment complex, so they can do “something different” with it, an attorney said Tuesday.

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Width restrictions imposed on vehicles and trailers on part of Kansas Turnpike
May 20, 2009 in print edition on A3
The Kansas Turnpike has a friendly warning for drivers approaching Lawrence from the east: Be on the lookout for wider-than-normal trailers.
Budget uncertainty prompts Regents to cautiously approach 2011 budget
Plan for fiscal year 2011 will depend on summer finances
May 20, 2009 in print edition on A5
Members of the Kansas Board of Regents will be watching the state’s budget performance over the summer before planning a budget for fiscal year 2011.
Senate Democratic leader calls for review of KTEC
May 20, 2009 in print edition on A1
One day after the head of the Kansas Technology Enterprise Corp. announced he was stepping down, a legislative leader on Wednesday called for a review of the economic development agency.
Tonganoxie youth placed on probation for taking explosive device to school
May 20, 2009 in print edition on A3
A former Tonganoxie Middle School student who in January took an explosive device to his school will serve 12 months on probation.
Lions top Firebirds, 2-1, in regional final; LHS headed back to state
LHS slips past Free State for regional crown
04:02 p.m., May 20, 2009 Updated 09:19 p.m. in print edition on B1
Free State defeated Junction City, 2-1, on Wednesday and Lawrence High defeated Topeka High to setup an all-Lawrence regional championship. In that one, the Lions outlasted the Firebirds, 2-1, to take the regional title and earn a trip back to state.
Douglas County pays $5,000 for flyover to collect rooftop images
Photos used to gauge repair needs of flat-roofed structures
May 20, 2009 in print edition on A3
Douglas County leaders spent $5,000 on a photo opportunity that’s intended to save future tax dollars.
Collins officially accepts invite to try out for World University Games
02:30 p.m., May 20, 2009 Updated 03:10 p.m. in print edition on B3
Kansas senior-to-be Sherron Collins is one of 15 collegians that has accepted an invitation to attend the 2009 USA Basketball Men’s World University Games Team training camp June 16-24 in Colorado Springs, Colo.
All In: Chuck Mead returns to Lawrence playing a ‘Journeyman’s Wager’ as a solo artist
May 20, 2009 in print edition on C1
After many years as a Lawrence townie, Chuck Mead jumped ship for Nashville. His hillbilly outfit BR-549 signed to Arista Records in 1995 and spent the next decade touring the world and becoming a minor superstar. Mead caught up with us via phone from the road. Included in the podcast are portions of tracks from the new album…
Lawrence Paper Co. lays off eight more workers
May 20, 2009 in print edition on B9
Lawrence Paper Co. laid off eight employees this week, as orders continue to slow for the company’s cardboard boxes and other packaging products.
KSU files suit to declare secret $3.2 million agreement with Ron Prince invalid
May 20, 2009
Kansas State University and its athletic department filed suit Wednesday, asking a court to declare a secret agreement signed by former athletic director Bob Krause and former football coach Ron Prince invalid.
Westar plans to spend millions of dollars to upgrade Lawrence Energy Center
Costs will be covered by ratepayers
01:38 p.m., May 20, 2009 Updated 05:38 p.m. in print edition on A1
Westar Energy Inc. on Wednesday announced it will make an estimated $375 million worth of upgrades to reduce emissions at the Lawrence Energy Center.
Fourth of July fireworks returning to downtown Lawrence
May 20, 2009 in print edition on A1
Lawrence’s annual Fourth of July fireworks show is making a return to Downtown Lawrence.
Lawrence Memorial Hospital board awarded 3 percent pay hike to CEO
May 20, 2009 in print edition on B9
The Lawrence Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees conducted its annual evaluation of LMH President and Chief Executive Officer Gene Meyer Wednesday morning.
KU’s interim provost leaving for job at Ohio State
Joseph Steinmetz takes Ohio State job; Danny Anderson to assume acting post
12:17 p.m., May 20, 2009 Updated 08:51 a.m. in print edition on A3
Kansas University’s interim provost and its dean of liberal arts and sciences is leaving for Ohio State University.
Several area events planned this weekend in honor of Memorial Day
Community can join in several events on Memorial Day
May 20, 2009 in print edition on A3
Several area ceremonies are planned this weekend in honor of Memorial Day.
Three new cases of swine flu in Kansas
May 20, 2009
Kansas health officials say the state now has 52 confirmed swine flu cases.
State seeking federal dollars to help connecting Kansas, Oklahoma via passenger rail
10:57 a.m., May 20, 2009 Updated 04:48 p.m.
State transportation officials plan to seek $20 million in federal funding that could help develop passenger rail service from Newton to the Oklahoma border.
Three Lawrence residents sentenced for participating in drug trafficking organization
May 20, 2009 in print edition on A5
Three Lawrence residents received various federal prison sentences for participating in a drug trafficking organization in the city, prosecutors announced Wednesday.
Kansas Health Policy Authority names acting executive director
May 20, 2009 in print edition on A4
Andrew Allison has been named acting executive director of the Kansas Health Policy Authority.
FINAL: KSU baseball defeats KU, 5-4
08:54 a.m., May 20, 2009 Updated 01:20 p.m.
The Wildcats broke a four-all tie in the eighth, taking down the Jayhawks in the first game of the Big 12 Tournament.
Report: NFL star Michael Vick released from Kansas prison
May 20, 2009
Michael Vick is said to have left the federal prison in Leavenworth Wednesday for home confinement in Virginia, the latest step on a journey that he hopes will lead to his return to the NFL.
Burger renaissance: Lawrence restaurants reinvent American classic
May 20, 2009 in print edition on C1
The folks over at Henry T’s have been in the burger business for 18 years.
New rules will transform auto fleet
May 20, 2009 in print edition on A8
Some soccer moms will have to give up hulking SUVs. Carpenters will still haul materials around in pickup trucks, but they will cost more. Nearly everybody else will drive smaller cars, and more of them will run on electricity.
Senate OKs bill to rein in credit card practices
May 20, 2009 in print edition on A2
The Senate voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to rein in credit card rate increases and excessive fees, hoping to give voters some breathing room amid a recession that has left hundreds of thousands of Americans jobless or facing foreclosure.
Area camping spot popular, cheap outdoor getaway
Vacations ‘going back to basics’
May 20, 2009 in print edition on A1
The economy being what it is these days, perhaps the flight to Morocco is out. Or the weeklong sojourn in the nation’s capital. Or even a weekend in Las Vegas. But camping near Lawrence Municipal Airport? Booked solid.
It’s too soon for Vick’s NFL return
May 20, 2009 in print edition on B2
Michael Vick gets out of prison this week, and so far only one thing is certain: He won’t have a dog to kick around when he gets home.
Wall says he’ll play for Kentucky
May 20, 2009 in print edition on B2
John Wall, one of the nation’s most sought-after high school recruits, has decided to play for John Calipari and Kentucky.
Pump patrol
May 20, 2009 in print edition on A3
The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.17 at several stations.
Green Chili Burger
May 20, 2009
Blue Bayou Burger
May 20, 2009
Firecracker Burgers with Cooling Lime Sauce
May 20, 2009
Lucky Burger
May 20, 2009
Sweet Hawaiian Mini Burgers
May 20, 2009
Stuffed Jalapeno Burgers
May 20, 2009
Royals rally past Indians
May 20, 2009 in print edition on B4
Mike Jacobs and Mark Teahen hit back-to-back home runs off Indians closer Kerry Wood, and Willie Bloomquist capped the four-run ninth inning with a game-winning sacrifice fly.
K.C. skipper thanks Brett
May 20, 2009 in print edition on B4
Kansas City Royals manager Trey Hillman said Tuesday he was grateful for the remarks made in support of him by Hall of Famer George Brett.
Bryant, Lakers open with win
May 20, 2009 in print edition on B5
Kobe Bryant sparked the Lakers to a 105-103 victory over Denver.
Hull twins selected for MoKan softball
May 20, 2009 in print edition on B3
Free State’s Rosie and Maggie Hull were invited to play in the MoKan softball series.
Gratifying goal
Strong 2nd half pushes LHS girls soccer past FSHS
May 20, 2009 in print edition on B1
For 37 minutes of Tuesday’s regional girls soccer game between No. 4 Lawrence High and No. 5 Free State at LHS, it was the Firebirds who looked like the more aggressive and hungrier club.
Dugan Arnett’s KU baseball notebook
May 20, 2009 in print edition on B7
Barring some unforeseen change of plans, the Kansas University baseball team won’t face Kansas State standout A.J. Morris in today’s Big 12 tournament in Oklahoma City.
FSHS, LHS softball eliminated
May 20, 2009 in print edition on B7
No tears. No crying. Nary a red eye. Free State High’s softball team may have missed a Class 6A state berth by a mere run, but the Firebirds’ season ended on a high note nonetheless.
City to ask bankruptcy judge to spare Jim Clark dealership
May 20, 2009 in print edition on A5
Lawrence city commissioners want to do what they can to save the city’s Chrysler dealership.
Eudora man transferred to KU Hospital from LMH
May 20, 2009 in print edition on A4
A Eudora man who was injured Monday in a head-on collision southwest of Eudora has been transferred to Kansas University Hospital in Kansas City, Kan.
Obama touts plan for cleaner, more efficient cars
May 20, 2009 in print edition on A8
President Barack Obama is asking consumers to put their money — up to $1,300 per new vehicle by 2016 — behind his plan for higher efficiency standards for cars and trucks and tougher rules on their greenhouse gas emissions.
Dream title: KU vs. UK
May 20, 2009 in print edition on B1
A chain of events good for the quality of play in college basketball started on the final day of March when coach John Calipari left Memphis for Kentucky and concluded Tuesday when John Wall, the nation’s top recruit, committed to Kentucky.
Congress passes anti-foreclosure bill
May 20, 2009 in print edition on A2
Congress on Tuesday sent the president legislation that encourages banks to spare homeowners from foreclosure, after the industry helped scuttle a tougher measure that would have forced lenders to reduce monthly payments of owners in bankruptcy.
Military plane crashes; at least 79 dead
May 20, 2009 in print edition on A2
An Indonesian military plane carrying more than 100 people crashed into several homes and burst into flames today, killing at least 79 people, officials said.
Suit dropped over Iraq war’s constitutionality
May 20, 2009 in print edition on A2
Two mothers of soldiers who served in Iraq have failed in their attempt to sue the federal government over the constitutionality of the war.
WHO seeks swine flu vaccine help
May 20, 2009 in print edition on A2
The World Health Organization urged drugmakers to reserve some of their pandemic swine flu vaccine for poor countries, but received few concrete offers as experts disclosed that an effective flu shot is still months away.
President seeks compromise after war
May 20, 2009 in print edition on A2
Sri Lanka’s president has reached out to the Tamil minority, calling for political compromise to unify this island nation after the defeat of the Tamil Tiger rebel group and the death of its leader.
Senators reject closing Gitmo without plan
May 20, 2009 in print edition on A2
President Barack Obama’s promise to close the Guantanamo Bay prison suffered a blow Tuesday when his allies in the Senate said they would refuse to finance the move until the administration delivers a satisfactory plan for what to do with the detainees there.
Reporter convicted for shampoo experiment
May 20, 2009 in print edition on A6
A Danish TV reporter has been convicted of animal cruelty for killing 12 aquarium fish with shampoo for a consumer affairs show.
Bear fight: German zoos battle over Knut
May 20, 2009 in print edition on A6
A German court has told the Berlin and Neumuenster zoos to settle a price dispute over Knut, pictured above, the polar bear who took the world spotlight as a fuzzy white fluffball.
Expense scandal ousts lower house speaker
May 20, 2009 in print edition on A6
For the first time in three centuries, the speaker of the House of Commons has resigned — the biggest casualty in a widening scandal in which lawmakers expensed such things as installing a chandelier or cleaning a moat at a country home.
Humane Society seeks goods for garage sale
May 20, 2009 in print edition on A3
The Lawrence Humane Society’s Gigantic Garage Sale is set for May 29 and 30.
Blood donors get pint of ice cream
May 20, 2009 in print edition on A3
A Kansas City ice cream company is sweetening the deal for local blood donors.
Squeezed by economy, shoppers become swappers
May 20, 2009 in print edition on C10
The turtleneck from designer Marc Jacobs costs hundreds of dollars at Neiman Marcus or Saks Fifth Avenue. But at one Brooklyn bar, the charcoal-gray sweater was free for the taking — along with jeans, belts and shoes.
Fuel bank idea gains traction
May 20, 2009 in print edition on C10
Buffett’s bankroll, Obama’s clout and the partnership of a savvy ex-Soviet strongman may turn the steppes of central Asia into a nuclear mecca, a go-to place for “safe” uranium fuel in an increasingly nervous atomic age.
As economy worsens, neighbors buy and share gear
May 20, 2009 in print edition on C10
Twice a year, in the spring and again in the autumn, six families on Vicki Matranga’s tree-lined Oak Park block go to one neighbor’s garage and bring out the $1,200 woodchipper they all pitched in to buy. They gather around and feed it dead branches gathered from their yards.
City takes step to restart sewer project
May 20, 2009 in print edition on B10
As city commissioners struggle with when to restart efforts to build a new $88 million sewer plant south of the Wakarusa River, they’re close to enlisting a new set of eyes to help them.
Housing bottom in sight
May 20, 2009 in print edition on A7
Single-family home construction posted a modest rebound in April, raising hopes that the three-year slide in housing is leveling off. But a bulging supply of unsold homes, record levels of foreclosures and still-falling home prices suggest a sustained recovery isn’t likely until next spring at the earliest.
Sprint says Palm Pre on sale June 6
May 20, 2009 in print edition on B6
Sprint Nextel Corp. plans to start selling Palm Inc.’s much anticipated new smart phone, the Pre, on June 6 for $200. The device could give Palm a needed boost in sales and help Sprint stop the defection of subscribers to other wireless carriers.
Commodities
May 20, 2009 in print edition on B6
Chicago Board of Trade: Agriculture futures were mixed Tuesday on the Chicago Board of Trade.
KBA approves $11M in new projects
Bioscience Authority to invest in several KU endeavors
May 20, 2009 in print edition on B6
Following the recommendations of its investment committee, the Kansas Bioscience Authority Board on Tuesday approved $11 million in new projects.
Horoscopes
May 20, 2009 in print edition on B9
For Wednesday, May 20: This year, you will feel much more empowered as long as you structure your life around your goals. You will be in a period in which you manifest one desire after another. If you are single, you easily could meet someone special while traveling, at a workshop or even just taking a walk. If you are attached, the two of you will want to socialize more.
Buy back government
May 20, 2009 in print edition on A9
To the editor: Are “we the people” in charge of our government these days? National health insurance is the best answer for our country.
Fancy burger recipes to try at home
May 20, 2009 in print edition on C2
Stuffed Jalapeno Burgers, Sweet Hawaiian Mini Burgers, Lucky Burger, Firecracker Burgers with Cooling Lime Sauce, Blue Bayou Burger and Green Chili Burger.
Small-town graduation inspires
May 20, 2009 in print edition on A9
I have found that as I reach a “certain age” new experiences become less frequent, either because I’m not as adventurous as I once was or because I’ve just experienced a fair amount in the past half century.
Recreation mission
Cutting hours and adding fees will limit access to city recreation opportunities for many local youngsters.
May 20, 2009 in print edition on A9
The interim director of the Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department is correct in saying the city is trying to walk “a fine line” as it discusses ways to trim the department’s budget.
Great grilling: Make the most of your barbecue
May 20, 2009 in print edition on C1
With Memorial Day weekend approaching, It’s time to shine the burger flipper, clean the grill and make sure the propane tank is filled or charcoal is at hand.
Early skeleton sheds light on primate evolution
May 20, 2009 in print edition on A10
The nearly complete and remarkably preserved skeleton of a small, 47 million-year-old creature found in Germany was displayed Tuesday by scientists who said it would help illuminate the evolutionary roots of monkeys, apes and humans.
City baseball teams focused
Lions, Firebirds refuse to look ahead to regional final
May 20, 2009 in print edition on B3
Lawrence and Free State high schools might meet in the Class 6A regional championship game, but each must win a first-round game to get there.
Baby population growth slows
May 20, 2009 in print edition on C10
Did America’s moms and dads and potential parents see the meltdown coming before the economists?
Home repairs that shouldn’t be ignored
May 20, 2009 in print edition on B6
You might be tempted to put off fixing your home until the economy rebounds. Rebuild the patio? Sure, right after your 401(k) rallies.
Idol’: Confetti or anticlimax?
May 20, 2009 in print edition on B9
To use an awkward sports metaphor, the “American Idol” (7 p.m., Fox) finale is the Super Bowl, but without the game. It’s all halftime, all the time.
People in the news
May 20, 2009 in print edition on B9
Up-and-coming rapper Dolla was killed in a shooting at an upscale shopping mall, and a man was arrested in connection with the murder, police said Tuesday.
Hopeful signs emerge in Afghanistan
May 20, 2009 in print edition on A9
After three weeks in Pakistan and Afghanistan, I find it easier to be hopeful about the latter.
Controlled juice portions healthy for children
May 20, 2009 in print edition on C1
Is fruit juice a contributor to childhood obesity?