Also from November 24
Audio clips
Births
Blog entries
- Conference chatter: Best football/hoops combo school in Big 12? Not even close
- Lawrence Weather Watch: High winds in Kansas can’t be blamed on Missouri
- The Newell Post: Cliff’s Notes version: Mark Mangino press conference, 11/24/09
- Congressional Briefing: Debate on reason for, impact of Dennis Moore’s retirement from Congress
- Social Media Blog: The World Company Social Media Policy
Obituaries
On the street
Photos
Photo galleries
Podcasts
Polls
Has your concern about the H1N1 virus changed since the start of flu season?
Poll results
| Response | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| I have no concern about H1N1 | 35% | |
| My concern hasn’t changed | 33% | |
| My concern has decreased | 17% | |
| My concern has increased | 13% | |
| Total | 618 | |
Videos
- The forecast for Wednesday, November 25 calls for a high …
- The Lawrence school district is prepared to cut another $2M …
- Lawrence is likely to be chosen as the site for …
- City commissioners at their meeting Tuesday night elected to move …
- A Haskell Indian Nations University freshman died Monday after being …
- The Kansas men’s basketball team is preparing for two games …
- The Haskell women’s basketball team could join the NAIA top …
- KU football coach Mark Mangino said Tuesday that his team …
- KU volleyball said goodbye to four seniors in a three-set …
- Budget cuts are putting the brakes on a regional study …
- A 23-year-old Lawrence man was arrested early Tuesday on charges …
- Mark Mangino’s press conference from Nov. 24, 2009.
- Mostly cloudy skies will linger through the afternoon, but clouds …
- No major delays are expected for this afternoon’s commute.
- Expect rain chances to continue this morning, with rain clearing …
- The Tuesday commute will include wet roads and some reduced …
Lead stories
12:00 a.m.
Shining seas- November 23, 2009
- Oasis of the Seas is the largest cruise ship in the world: 225,000 tons, 16 decks, 154 feet wide and capable of housing 5,400 passengers in $1.4 billion worth of luxury.
6:00 a.m.
$260 million in state budget cuts will lead to state employee furloughs, less funding for highway maintenance, schools- November 23, 2009 in print edition on 1A
- Gov. Mark Parkinson on Monday announced another round of budget cuts that officials said will mean more state employee layoffs, unpaid furloughs, crowded classrooms and bigger holes in the social service safety net.
10:00 a.m.
School district may have to tap contingency fund- November 24, 2009 in print edition on 1A
- The Lawrence school district administration was in the mindset that the school board would have to find another $2 million in cutbacks when the latest round of budget cuts was announced.
2:00 p.m.
Higher fuel prices not predicted to slow holiday travel- November 23, 2009 in print edition on 3A
- Even an 80 cents-per-gallon rise in fuel prices won’t put the brakes on families getting together for the Thanksgiving holiday, AAA says.
6:00 p.m.
All stories
- Lawrence likely to land distribution center
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on A3
- Lawrence is likely to be chosen as the site for a multimillion-dollar distribution center in early 2010, the leader of a local manufacturing company confirmed Tuesday. Steve Brown, plant manager for Berry Plastics’ Lawrence operations, said his company has all but settled on Lawrence as the site for a new distribution and warehouse facility that is needed to serve the company’s growing drink cup business.
- Turbine manufacturer passes on Lawrence site
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on A4
- Lawrence made it to the final four — but fell just short — in its efforts to land a new plant that would manufacture components for wind turbines.
- Sixth annual run on Thanksgiving morning to benefit Woodlawn School
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on A4
- The sixth annual runLawrence Thanksgiving 5K race takes off at 8:30 a.m. Thursday from Woodlawn School, 508 Elm.
- Former OU basketball coach Billy Tubbs to speak at Lawrence Chamber of Commerce meeting
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on A1
- Former Oklahoma basketball coach Billy Tubbs will return Jan. 29 to Lawrence, this time to speak at the 2010 Lawrence Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting.
- More cuts to Kansas state budget may be on the way, even after recent $259 million reductions
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on A1
- State officials said Tuesday that more budget cuts may be on the horizon when the Legislature starts its 2010 session in January.
- Moore says his retirement had been planned
- November 24, 2009
- Kansas Congressman Dennis Moore says the U.S. economy is not bouncing back as quickly as people would like, but that’s not the reason he’s decided not to seek re-election.
- New turnpike interchange in Leavenworth County expected to open within next two months
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on A4
- The new Tonganoxie/Eudora turnpike interchange is expected to open within the next 60 days.
- Haskell freshman dies in Montana jail
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on A3
- A Haskell Indian Nations University freshman died Monday after being incarcerated in a Montana county jail, authorities said.
- KU students develop marketing plans for Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area
- November 24, 2009
- Kansas University students are scheduled to present their ideas for new marketing plans for the Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area next month.
- 2 more Kansans with H1N1 virus die
- 02:21 p.m., November 24, 2009 Updated 05:38 p.m. in print edition on A4
- Two Kansas men who were infected with the H1N1 virus have died, bringing the state death toll to 20.
- KDOT’s 5-county transportation study comes to a halt after Gov. Parkinson slashes highway budget
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on B8
- Budget cuts are putting the brakes on a regional study to map out the long-term transportation needs of Douglas and four nearby counties in northeast Kansas.
- Kansas ranks 24th in nation when it comes to health
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on A1
- When it comes to health, Kansas is improving in some areas and declining in others. According to a 2009 study recently released by United Health Foundation, Kansas has experienced a a decline in binge drinking, incidence of infectious diseases and smoking. But, there has been an increase in obesity, infant mortality and lack of primary care physicians.
- Woodlawn a finalist for Blue Ribbon Award
- 11:05 a.m., November 24, 2009 Updated 02:24 p.m. in print edition on A5
- Lawrence’s Woodlawn School, 508 Elm St., has to chance apply for a prestigious national award due to its progress on trying to close the achievement gap.
- State law requires insurance payment for doctor-ordered mammograms
- November 24, 2009
- Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger said today Kansas law requires insurance company payment for mammograms for insured women whose physicians have ordered them.
- Statehouse Live: Don’t give the gift of gambling to kids
- 08:32 a.m., November 24, 2009 Updated 08:32 a.m.
- Lottery officials urge parents not to buy tickets for people under 18.
- CDC reminds people to use common sense when it comes to traveling, illness
- November 24, 2009
- Every holiday season, millions of Americans travel by planes, trains and automobiles to spend time with loved ones. The holidays tend to bring people close together, which provides an ideal way for illness to spread.
- Man arrested on battery, disorderly conduct charges after incident at Perkins Restaurant
- 03:57 a.m., November 24, 2009 Updated 11:02 a.m. in print edition on A4
- A 23-year-old Lawrence man was arrested early Tuesday on charges of battery and disorderly conduct after an incident at Perkins Restaurant, 1711 W. 23rd St.
- KU’s Bonds 61st in NCAA cross country
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on B3
- Kansas University senior Lauren Bonds finished 61st in the women’s division of the NCAA cross country championships on Monday.
- Mauer runaway AL MVP winner
- Minnesota catcher gets 27 of 28 first-place votes
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on B2
- The Minnesota Twins’ catcher Joe Mauer received 27 of 28 first-place votes and 387 points in balloting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.
- White House braces for tough sell on Afghan policy
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on A2
- The White House braced for a tough sell of President Barack Obama’s long-awaited decision on whether to commit tens of thousands of new U.S. forces to the stalemated war in Afghanistan, even as the president met Monday with top advisers for the last major discussion before an announcement “within days.”
- Moose adventure not very uplifting
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on B6
- It may seem unduly harsh to beat up on a kids’ Christmas cartoon, but that seems to be my job.
- 100 years ago: Rains in the Northwest bring rail traffic to a halt
- November 24, 2009
- Railroads in the Northwest are being hit by the heaviest rains in years and in many places the tracks have been buried by landslides. Traffic is at a standstill.
- 40 years ago: Safeway grocery store plans fall through
- November 24, 2009
- Safeway Stores, Inc., was trying to purchase corner lots at 17th and Massachusetts for a new store here. Litigation and petitioning proved unsuccessful, however, and the plan was dropped, much to the displeasure of residents who wanted a grocery outlet in the “inner city” region.
- Chiropractors donate 2 tons of food to LINK
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on B7
- For the past 19 years, Advanced Chiropractic Services, 3300 W. 15th St., has collected food for the needy as part of its Patient Appreciation Day.
- School district may have to tap contingency fund
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on A1
- The Lawrence school district administration was in the mindset that the school board would have to find another $2 million in cutbacks when the latest round of budget cuts was announced.
- Former colleagues come to KU coach Mangino’s defense
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on B1
- When, in the winter of 2001, former Kansas University athletic director Al Bohl tapped a fiery Oklahoma assistant named Mark Mangino to help turn around a program coming off six consecutive losing seasons, he did so with the comfort that he’d picked the right man for the job.
- Self proves point by elevating Morningstar in practice
- Suspended junior guard getting Jayhawks into better rhythm
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on B1
- Kansas University guard Brady Morningstar — who has been running second- and third-team at practice since returning from his right ankle sprain a couple weeks ago — was elevated to the first team for Saturday’s workout.
- Tax credits to aid campaign for new child center
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on A5
- A new early education center for underprivileged children in Lawrence has taken a big step forward.
- Board outlines top projects for schools
- District prioritizes spending of capital outlay funds
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on A5
- The Lawrence school board voted to move ahead on a few capital outlay projects that were presented to the group at its meeting Monday night.
- MGP Ingredients to reopen Illinois plant
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on A4
- MGP Ingredients Inc. says it has entered a partnership that will allow it to reopen distillery operations at a plant in Pekin, Ill.
- Sheriff charged with battery resigning
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on A4
- Woodson County Sheriff David Waddell, who is scheduled to resign this week, been charged with domestic battery.
- Man reports felony criminal damage to duplex
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on A4
- An 80-year-old Lawrence man reported Sunday felony criminal damage to a residence.
- Vehicle reported stolen Saturday
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on A4
- A 32-year-old Lawrence woman reported Saturday the theft of a vehicle and other belongings.
- Television reported stolen Friday evening
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on A4
- A 41-year-old Lawrence woman reported Friday burglary, criminal damage and the theft of a television valued at more than $1,000.
- KU student reports battery, assault
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on A4
- A 20-year-old KU student reported Friday morning he was the victim of aggravated battery and assault.
- Woman transported to LMH after weekend car accident
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on A4
- A 70-year-old Lawrence woman was transported Saturday to Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of 23rd Street and Ousdahl Road.
- Gov. faces 37 charges of ethics violations
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on A2
- Gov. Mark Sanford is accused of breaking 37 ethics laws regarding campaign finances and travel, including using taxpayer money for high-priced airplane tickets that took him around the world and to Argentina for a rendezvous with the woman he once called his “soul mate.”
- Former coach Fambrough still spirited
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on B1
- He hasn’t coached in decades, but Don Fambrough still considers the young men who wear KU on their helmets to be his players. That’s why nearly daily he stands on the sidelines and watches Kansas University coach Mark Mangino put the players through their drills.
- Fort Hood suspect may use insanity defense
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on A2
- An Army psychiatrist accused of killing 13 people during an attack on his Texas post will likely plead not guilty to the charges against him and may use an insanity defense at his military trial, his attorney said Monday.
- Emergency declared after attack by gunmen
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on A2
- Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo placed two southern provinces under a state of emergency today after gunmen killed at least 24 people in an attack on an election caravan.
- Gas prices fall to begin busy travel week
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on A2
- Retail gasoline prices headed downward in most places to begin one of the country’s busiest travel weeks, with more than 33 million people expected to hit the road for the Thanksgiving holiday.
- Tax credit fuels rise in home sales
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on A2
- First-time buyers taking advantage of a special tax credit gave sales of existing homes in October their biggest surge in a decade, raising hopes for a turnaround in the housing market and pleasing Wall Street.
- Today’s Thanksgiving dishes are healthier, but portion size isn’t
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on A1
- Good news this Thanksgiving: Compared to 50 years ago, some staples of the Turkey Day table have fewer calories.
- Horoscope for November 24, 2009
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on B6
- For Tuesday, Nov. 24: You communicate in a new style. You will embrace more progressive thoughts. Your daily life presents many intense situations. If you are single, romance hits quite a high note this year; there might be a unique quality here. If you are attached, the two of you share on a far deeper level. Pisces is always fun to hang with.
- People in the news
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on B6
- Complaints poured in Monday about Adam Lambert’s sexually charged performance at the American Music Awards, including criticism of his kiss with a male keyboard player that was left out of rehearsals for the show.
- Tallgrass preserve hosts 1880s holiday
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on A3
- To put visitors in the spirit of the season, the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve will be host to an 1880s-style holiday celebration from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday.
- Pump patrol
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on A3
- The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.52 at several stations.
- Baker University raises $135K
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on A3
- Baker University raised more than $135,000 for general scholarships at the “Experience the Baker Magic” annual gala and auction Nov. 14 at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center in Kansas City, Mo.
- New Macy’s Parade route means no cutting corners
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on C8
- It won’t be just the balloons, marching bands and floats on display in the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
- Doctors trying last-ditch lung bypass for worst swine flu cases
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on C8
- A technology originally developed for premature babies may be helping to save some of the sickest swine flu patients by rerouting their blood so their lungs can rest.
- Hawaii site tracks climate change
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on C8
- The readings at this 2-mile-high station show an upward curve as the world counts down to climate talks: Global warming gases have built up to record levels in the atmosphere, from emissions that match scientists’ worst-case scenarios.
- Belgian says he was alert but mute for more than 20 years
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on C8
- For 23 torturous years, Rom Houben says he lay trapped in his paralyzed body, aware of what was going on around him but unable to tell anyone or even cry out.
- Kidcast: Reece Wohlford
- November 24, 2009
- Kidcast for November 23, brought to you by Reece Wohlford.
- Financial stress will strain holiday sales
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on B7
- A lot more Americans are feeling stressed out by debt this holiday season, raising the glum likelihood they’ll behave like Scrooge rather than Santa.
- U.S. Chamber official likes Kansas’ job prospects
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on B7
- A U.S. Chamber of Commerce official leading a nationwide job-creation initiative says Kansas is well positioned to benefit from emerging fields, such as the bioscience industry.
- Commodities
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on B7
- Agriculture futures fell Monday. Wheat for March delivery fell 2.25 cents to $5.785, while March corn lost 3.75 cents to $4.0325 and oats for March delivery slipped 0.75 cent to $2.7075.
- In tight times, donors should give wisely
- November 24, 2009
- There’s no surprise that charitable giving is down this year. A recession can make even the most altruistic person pull back.
- U.S. justice
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on A7
- To the editor: As the politicians cower under their desks in Washington, we are being told by them that it is undesirable to transport the prisoners at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the United States for trial.
- AD should go
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on A7
- To the editor: It is readily apparent to me that the athletic director has carefully orchestrated the events that have taken place over the past week with the football coach, team and program. The athletic director may not care about the future of any aspect of KU, but as an alumna, I do.
- Be proud
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on A7
- To the editor: The Lincoln Journal Star printed a comment by a young Jayhawk fan upon leaving the Nov. 14 Nebraska football game. He said, “At least we can beat Nebraska in basketball.” He is right, but I take exception to his spirit.
- Safety issue
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on A7
- To the editor: My wife and I recently visited a business, late in the afternoon, near 22nd and Ousdahl. School was letting out at Schwegler Elementary.
- Checks and balances curb corruption
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on A7
- A new survey on corruption around the world confirms what many of us have long suspected: Fiery populist leaders who rise to power vowing to eradicate corruption often end up leading sleazier governments than their predecessors.
- Tuition assumptions
- Do guaranteed tuition compacts really work for KU students?
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on A7
- As tuition has soared at Kansas University, many parents of KU freshmen have applauded the new guaranteed tuition plan instituted in the fall of 2007.
- Warm up for holiday cheer with screening of ‘Thankskilling’
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on C1
- “Thankskilling” will make you thankful your poultry is dead and cooked. This campy film about a bloodthirsty turkey is so bad, it’s delicious….
- Reese’s Pieces: Kitty Reese screen-prints designs with a darker ‘Holly Hobbie Country Rainbow Brite’ aesthetic
- November 24, 2009
- Kitty Reese calls for her fluffy white pet rabbit that’s hopping around her in-house sewing studio. Candy-colored fabric sits in piles, with drawings of woodland creatures hung on the walls. It’s like some kind of Snow White scenario with Reese as the Disney damsel…
- Tots at the table: Experts offer holiday manner guidelines
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on C1
- Along with the joy of holiday gatherings comes a fear of your child doing something egregious at the table: chewing with his mouth open, burping the first half of the alphabet, constructing a volcano with her mashed potatoes…
- Double Take: Parent considers home drug testing
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on C1
- As a divorced parent of a high school student, I need your ideas on how much do I “chalk up” to being a teenager and when to step in and be the parent..
- Give thanks throughout the holiday season
- November 24, 2009 in print edition on C2
- It’s the season of too, too much. Too much to do. Too many places to be. Too much for just one run-ragged soul.
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