Also from September 8
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Polls
The state of Kansas is recommending that families have three to five days worth of food, water and supplies stored in case of a swine flu epidemic. Will you collect such a kit?
Poll results
| Response | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| No | 67% | |
| Yes | 32% | |
| Total | 790 | |
Was the Barack Obama speech to students what you expected?
Poll results
| Response | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| It was better | 46% | |
| Yes | 37% | |
| It was worse | 11% | |
| No | 5% | |
| Total | 193 | |
Do you support efforts to produce locally grown food?
Poll results
| Response | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 90% | |
| No | 9% | |
| Total | 694 | |
Videos
- There is an ongoing chance for the rain showers that …
- Area pooches got to take a dip in the Lawrence …
- Obama made a televised address aimed at the nation’s school …
- The city is looking to acquire an old train depot …
- Turn lanes and traffic signals deemed necessary on the South …
- A semi-truck caught fire on the turnpike just west of …
- Bids to build a new bike trail were approved by …
- A Tonganoxie couple were in serious condition after being in …
- State officials are advising families they should be prepared for …
- Rep. Jerry Moran gave his own version of what he …
- KU’s Briscoe will be on the field for the football …
- A former Free State High School runner is making the …
- Free State High School’s volleyball team is getting ready for …
- Kansas head football coach Mark Mangino addressed the media Tuesday, …
- A slight chance for showers and storms is in the …
- Wet roadways should be the only thing drivers will have …
- Emergency crews responded to a semi-truck fire on the Kansas …
Lead stories
12:00 a.m.
Shared experience: Co-housing community taking off in Lawrence- September 7, 2009
- The kids sprint outside to ring the dinner bell; it clangs loud enough for everyone to hear. Soon, people pour into the common house, crowd next to each other and hold hands in a circle.
6:00 a.m.
Collecting memories to manage grief- September 8, 2009 in print edition on 1A
- A picture is worth 1,000 words.
10:00 a.m.
Effort to teach sister inspired book- September 8, 2009 in print edition on 3A
- At age 7, Savannah Sunderman saw her 4-year-old sister attempting to learn her ABCs and decided to jump in and help.
2:00 p.m.
Potluck focuses on local food- September 8, 2009 in print edition on 3A
- Free State Brewing Co.’s executive chef and Pachamama’s catering coordinator teamed up on Labor Day to host a community potluck lunch in South Park to raise awareness about eating locally.
6:00 p.m.
All stories
- Local business taking part in ‘Massage for the Cure’ event
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on A3
- Next Tuesday, Sept. 15 Massage Envy is teaming up with Susan G. Komen for the Cure to help in the fight against breast cancer by hosting Massage for the Cure.
- Free State girls tennis called off
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on B5
- Tuesday’s home dual between Free State High and Ottawa High has been called off because of rain.
- Fall crafts festival set for this weekend in South Park
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on A3
- Pull into Lawrence resident Curtis Bennett’s driveway and you’re glared at by several pairs of eyes from what he calls “tree spirits” hanging from the outside his garage. Inside the garage there are hundreds, perhaps thousands, more.
- Rep. Moran, speaking in Lawrence, hopes to find common ground on health care
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on A3
- The Hays Republican on Tuesday in Lawrence said that President Barack Obama in his Wednesday address should indicate “he has listened to Americans across our country.”
- KU soccer team ranked 13th in Soccer America poll
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on B5
- The Kansas University soccer team is ranked 13th in this week’s poll released by Soccer America.
- State officials urge Kansans to stock up to be prepared should they come down with Swine Flu
- Residents urged to keep several days’ worth of food, water, necessities at home
- 12:33 p.m., September 8, 2009 Updated 04:22 p.m. in print edition on A4
- Kansas officials are issuing a new round of warnings to individuals and families as the state waits for another wave of swine flu cases.
- KU climbs one spot in latest AP poll, enters coaches’ poll at No. 25
- 11:53 a.m., September 8, 2009 Updated 12:22 p.m.
- Kansas University climbed one spot to No. 24 in the latest AP poll out this morning.
- Text of Barack Obama’s address to school children on Sept. 8, as delivered
- 11:27 a.m., September 8, 2009 Updated 12:46 p.m.
- The prepared remarks of President Barack Obama during the back to school event.
- Private giving to KU sets a record
- 11:05 a.m., September 8, 2009 Updated 05:42 p.m. in print edition on A3
- Donations and pledges soared to a record $106.4 million for the Kansas University Endowment Association during the past year, lifted by contributions targeted for life-sciences research and for cancer treatment and prevention.
- Local students watch Obama’s back-to-school speech
- 10:40 a.m., September 8, 2009 Updated 04:51 p.m. in print edition on A1
- Teachers across the nation plugged in Tuesday so their students could watch President Obama’s televised back-to-school speech. While Lawrence public schools did not require teachers to show the speech or students to watch it, most did, including second-graders at Prairie Park School.
- Statehouse Live: Officials urge emergency preparedness
- 08:57 a.m., September 8, 2009 Updated 12:17 p.m.
- Gov. Mark Parkinson and others ask Kansans to prepare for possible emergencies.
- Kansas State Fair starts Friday
- September 8, 2009
- The start of the annual Kansas State Fair is just days away.
- Turnpike traffic slowed as crews clean up after semi-truck fire
- 05:56 a.m., September 8, 2009 Updated 11:40 a.m.
- Traffic remains limited to one lane for vehicles heading west on the Kansas Turnpike about a mile west of the Kmart Distribution Center in Lawrence, officials said, as crews clean up after a meat truck caught fire there early Tuesday morning.
- Defensive end suits Foster
- Former fullback finds niche along line
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on B1
- It took a couple years, but Kansas University red-shirt sophomore Steven Foster seems to have finally found a home on the Jayhawks’ roster.
- People in the news
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on B6
- People in the news for September 8, 2009.
- A year after the meltdown
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on B7
- Where do we go from here?
- Obama thanks labor for hard-won rights at work
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on A2
- President Barack Obama declared Monday that modern benefits like paid leave, minimum wage and Social Security “all bear the union label,” as he appealed to organized labor to help him win the health care fight in Congress.
- North Lawrence group sets annual picnic
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on A4
- The North Lawrence Improvement Association will hold its annual picnic at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 14 in the shelter house at Lyons Park.
- Good reversal
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on A7
- Society’s support for armed forces people has changed drastically from the troubled past, and that’s to everyone’s benefit.
- Effort to teach sister inspired book
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on A3
- At age 7, Savannah Sunderman saw her 4-year-old sister attempting to learn her ABCs and decided to jump in and help.
- CW renovates ‘Melrose Place’
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on B6
- Re-create “Melrose Place” (7 p.m., CW)? Why doesn’t Ford just produce a new Taurus and start the 1990s all over again?
- ‘Final Destination’ brings in $15.4M
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on B6
- Movie audiences are continuing to visit “The Final Destination” as the fright flick took in $15.4 million over the four-day Labor Day weekend to remain the No. 1 box-office draw, according to studio estimates Monday.
- Horoscope for September 8, 2009
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on B6
- This year, learn to stop and listen if you’re unsure of yourself. Get past the “little” story. If you are single, you have a lot of choices. You might respond to the squeaky wheel. If you are attached, decide on a mutual commitment together. Taurus encourages you to get out of yourself.
- Iran risks sanctions as U.N. warns of stalemate
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on C8
- Iran veered closer toward the possibility of being slapped with tough new international sanctions Monday after its president refused to stop enriching uranium and the U.N. nuclear watchdog warned of a “stalemate” with the country.
- Amid swine flu fears, France kissing goodbye to ‘la bise’
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on C8
- It’s a ubiquitous French tradition, as familiar as a baguette or an espresso at the neighborhood cafe.
- Freight center near Gardner prompts air-quality concerns
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on B8
- Air-quality experts in Kansas City have joined other groups raising concerns about a BNSF Railway proposal to build a freight center in Johnson County.
- Where did billions for East Timor go?
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on C8
- A decade after tiny East Timor broke from Indonesia and prompted one of the most expensive U.N.-led nation-building projects in history, there is little to show for the billions spent.
- Will safety net hospitals survive health reform?
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on C8
- Janie Johnson has no health insurance, so when she cut her toe while giving herself a pedicure, she limped to the emergency room at one of Chicago’s safety net hospitals and waited her turn.
- Vanguard founder says ‘Enough’
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on B7
- There’s a word we all need to live by.
- Aviation industry suppliers show struggles
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on B7
- Companies that supply aviation manufacturers have cut at least 1,000 jobs since October as companies cancel or defer orders for planes.
- Greensburg students help rebuild camp
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on B8
- More than 20 Greensburg residents spent their Labor Day weekend in Little Sioux, Iowa, helping to rebuild a Boy Scout camp damaged by a tornado in June 2009.
- Kansas honor guard heads to competition
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on B8
- A group of Kansas National Guard soldiers who provide military honors to deceased veterans will be heading to Virginia for a national competition.
- Winds foil firefighting efforts
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on A8
- Just as firefighters were intensifying their efforts Monday to contain the flames menacing the foothill neighborhoods of the San Gabriel Valley, another part of the deadly fire in the Angeles National Forest flared up.
- Neat totals cast doubt on election
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on A8
- At the Afghan polling station called Haji Nehmetullah House, every one of the 725 votes cast during the country’s Aug. 20 election went to President Hamid Karzai.
- Afghan group claims strike killed dozens of civilians
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on A8
- An Afghan rights group said Monday a recent airstrike on a pair of hijacked fuel tankers killed as many as 70 civilians in northern Afghanistan, as the German troops whose commander ordered the bombing defended the action.
- New health plan includes insurance industry fee
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on A8
- Sen. Max Baucus on Monday pushed a new health care plan including an industry fee to help pay for covering the uninsured as President Barack Obama said insurance companies must share accountability for the troubled system.
- Trio convicted in plot to blow up planes
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on A1
- Three British Muslims were convicted Monday of plotting to murder thousands by downing at least seven trans-Atlantic airliners in simultaneous attacks designed by al-Qaida to be the deadliest terrorist strike since Sept. 11, 2001.
- Furor over Obama speech typifies polarization
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on A1
- The furor over President Barack Obama’s start-of-school speech to the nation’s students — challenging them to work hard, earn good grades and stay in school — typifies the country’s rift over politics and social issues.
- 100 years ago: Bible study day planned
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on A7
- From the Lawrence Daily World for Sept. 8, 1909:
- ‘Direct diplomacy’ efforts falling flat
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on A7
- Just over two years ago Barack Obama triggered the first and most enduring foreign policy debate of the presidential campaign when he was asked whether he would “be willing to meet separately, without precondition, during the first year of your administration, in Washington or anywhere else, with the leaders of Iran, Syria, Venezuela, Cuba and North Korea.”
- Health care demands bipartisan effort
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on A7
- Far too often in our nation’s policy-making process, we allow ourselves to get caught up in the divisive aspects of issues rather than focusing on how we can work together to achieve a historic, bipartisan result.
- No flogging for trouser-wearing woman
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on A2
- A woman journalist was convicted Monday of public indecency for wearing trousers, but was spared a sentence of flogging.
- Point man in war on drug cartels resigns
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on A2
- Mexican President Felipe Calderon replaced his point man in the drug war Monday, accepting the resignation of the attorney general whose image was tarnished by charges that his top confidant was on the take.
- Britain to support lawsuit against Libya
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on A2
- Britain’s sudden decision to support a lawsuit against Libya by Irish Republican Army victims raised hopes Monday that thousands maimed or bereaved by IRA bombs might one day receive compensation.
- Buzz Lightyear packed for shuttle ride home
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on A2
- The astronauts aboard the orbiting shuttle and station packed up Buzz Lightyear on Monday for the ride home from “infinity and beyond.”
- Man arrested in connection to 9 killings
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on A2
- A Milwaukee man whose DNA authorities say linked him to the slayings of nine women since 1986 has been charged with two counts of homicide, with more charges expected later this week, police and prosecutors said Monday.
- Joseph Kennedy nixes Senate campaign
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on A2
- Former Rep. Joseph P. Kennedy II, the eldest son of Robert F. Kennedy, announced Monday he would not run for the U.S. Senate seat held for nearly 50 years by his late uncle, Edward M. Kennedy.
- Off to see ‘Wizard’ for free at Netflix Oct. 3
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on A6
- Anyone with a computer and Internet connection can be off to see “The Wizard of Oz” for free next month, courtesy of Netflix Inc.’s movie-streaming service.
- Former KU player Thomas leads NBA team to win
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on B3
- Former Kansas University basketball guard Billy Thomas scored 27 points off perfect 12 of 12 shooting to lead the NBA Generations team to a 94-82 victory over Incheon Etland Elephants on Sunday at the NBA Asia Challenge.
- Butler tees off on Angels
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on B3
- Billy Butler’s inadvertent homer helped the Kansas City Royals end a frustrating losing streak against a team they never can seem to beat.
- Oudin rallies again at US Open
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on B2
- News from professional sports across the country.
- ‘Poised’ QB leads Miami past FSU
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on B2
- Ailing arm and all, Jacory Harris put on a show that Miami won’t soon forget Monday night.
- Local agencies plan preparedness fair
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on A4
- Douglas County residents are urged to prepare themselves and their families in the event of a natural disaster, public health emergency or act of terrorism as part of National Preparedness Month.
- Presbyterian Manor schedules benefits
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on A4
- Presbyterian Manor, 1429 Kasold, a not-for-profit continuing care community, will be hosting two events the week of Sept. 14 as part of its 16th annual Fall Benefit.
- Flu vaccination clinics set across county
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on A3
- The Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department recently announced the dates for seasonal flu vaccine clinics in Lecompton, Eudora and Baldwin City.
- Potluck focuses on local food
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on A3
- Free State Brewing Co.’s executive chef and Pachamama’s catering coordinator teamed up on Labor Day to host a community potluck lunch in South Park to raise awareness about eating locally.
- State OKs bonds to build plant in Hutch
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on A3
- State leaders have approved $5 million in bonds for a proposed wind turbine manufacturing plant in Hutchinson.
- Perry to show its pride with fall festival
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on A5
- The Perry Fall Festival will take place Sept. 19 in Perry.
- Collecting memories to manage grief
- Scrapbook groups help members deal with losses
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on A1
- A picture is worth 1,000 words.
- Kansas soccer’s Dolinsky honored
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on B3
- Kansas University soccer midfielder Monica Dolinsky was named to TopDrawerSoccer.com’s National women’s team of the week, it was announced Monday.
- Former Firebird’s impact felt with KU cross country
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on B1
- It did not take long for former Free State High standout Kyra Kilwein to make her mark at the college level.
- City to weigh changes to workers’ health plan
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on A1
- City commissioners are considering major changes to the city employee health care plan, after projections estimate costs will grow by more than $1 million in 2010.
- Flourishing friendship
- Rookies Johnson, Robinson forming special bond
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on B1
- Elijah Johnson found it difficult to traverse Kansas University’s hilly campus after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery on June 23. He leaned on a buddy — freshman basketball teammate and roommate Thomas Robinson — for support.
- Landline vs. cell phone: What is the best to have in an emergency?
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on C1
- Creating a communication plan is crucial to providing yourself and your family the best chances before, during and after a tornado or other disaster.
- 40 years ago: Subdivision plans to be considered further
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on A7
- The county commission sent back the Rancho Verde Estates subdivision issue to the planning commission for further consideration. It was the first county development to go before the new joint planning board and further details were being sought by the fledgling group.
- 25 years ago: Youth phone hacking ring busted
- September 8, 2009
- A ring of at least two dozen Kansas City area youths using home computers to make free calls on major long-distance networks had been broken up after Southwestern Bell Telephone “hacked back” to trace the troublemakers. Computer officials said many such scams would result in the years ahead as electronic “miracles” proliferated.
- Double Take: Boys direly need lessons on birth control
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on C1
- I thought we’d made great strides in reducing teen pregnancy, but research and clinical experience say otherwise.
- Right in the head: Relieve headaches by knowing the cause
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on C1
- When it comes to fighting headaches, instant gratification is ideal.
- Recession stress showing in kids
- September 8, 2009 in print edition on C2
- Therapists, school psychologists and guidance counselors say they’ve seen a growing number of children struggling with stress due to their families’ financial problems.
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- Kansas football scouring country May 29, 2012
- Friends mourn Lynn Bretz, former voice of KU May 28, 2012
- Hilltop executive director Pat Pisani stepping down May 28, 2012
- KU’s Elijah Johnson cautious at camp May 29, 2012
- Experts: Remedial college classes need fixing May 28, 2012
- Book helps family heal after tragedy May 28, 2012
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