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Police investigate McCollum Hall for gun The day in photos, April 30, 2010
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Have you seen signs of the economy making a recovery?

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 52%
Yes
 
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Not sure
 
 9%
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12:00 a.m.
The mysterious bricked-in door and window in the basement of historic Miller's Hall, now home to Goldmakers Fine Jewelry and Nomad's at 723 and 725 Mass. St. Buried History
By Phil Cauthon
April 29, 2010 in print edition on 1C
Like a window or door sealed with brick, some views into the past are impenetrable. So it seems to be with, well, a window and door filled in with brick in the basement of Goldmakers Fine Jewelry…
10:00 a.m.
The view of the north side of the Statehouse. Budget plan likely to include sales tax increase
By Scott Rothschild
April 30, 2010 in print edition on 1A
A tax package that probably includes an increase in the state sales tax will be unveiled today as legislators try to close a $500 million budget gap. The Senate Ways and Means Committee fine-tuned its spending plan Thursday.
10:45 a.m.
The view of the north side of the Statehouse. Statehouse Live: Senate committee recommends tax increase
By Scott Rothschild
10:22 a.m., April 30, 2010 Updated 7:19 p.m. in print edition on 1A
As the budget crisis worsened, a Senate committee Friday approved a $434 million tax increase, which includes a temporary 1-cent increase in the state sales tax rate and a 55-cent per pack increase in the cigarette tax.
2:00 p.m.
Clapping in rhythm to the music, front from left, Rebeka Drew, Raemona Wilson and Aubin Murphy keep time with the rest of Pinckney School’s fifth- and sixth-graders as they perform a selection of students’ poems put to music composed by Daniel Musselman, a doctoral student at Kansas University. Murphy’s poem was among those featured. Musical collaboration: Pinckney pupils write lyrics; KU student composes tunes
By George Diepenbrock
April 30, 2010 in print edition on 3A
As three Pinckney School students sang along with classmates in Thursday afternoon’s dress rehearsal, the lyrics were familiar to them.
3:18 p.m.
Lawrence Police are working with KU Public Safety officers to search for a man with a gun reported at the KU campus. KU officials clear McCollum Hall, say suspect in gun incident is believed to have left campus
By Theresa Freed, Jonathan Kealing, Caroline Trowbridge
2:12 p.m., April 30, 2010 Updated 6:39 p.m. in print edition on 1A
Kansas University officials shortly before 5:30 p.m. declared McCollum Hall to be clear and said they believed a suspect believed to have a gun had left the campus.

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Higher ed leaders push hard for end to budget cuts
By Scott Rothschild
April 30, 2010 in print edition on A4
State higher education leaders have embarked on an unprecedented effort to try to stop the Legislature from making more budget cuts to schools and lobby for a tax increase.
Federal officials broaden investigation into meth ring
By Caroline Trowbridge
April 30, 2010 in print edition on B1
Federal officials this week significantly broadened a drug trafficking case filed against three Lawrence men in February.
Oregon prep standout Terrence Jones picks Washington
By Gary Bedore
05:58 p.m., April 30, 2010 Updated 12:00 a.m. in print edition on C1
Terrence Jones, a 6-foot-8, 220-pound senior forward from Jefferson High in Portland, Ore., announced plans to play basketball at Washington today in a ceremony at his high school.
Free State Social attendees leave with ideas, plans
By Christine Metz
April 30, 2010 in print edition on B2
Businesses look for ways to embrace the emerging trend of social media at Free State Social.
Two more resignations for officials with ties to KU ticket office
By Mark Fagan
April 30, 2010 in print edition on A1
Two more officials with ties to the athletics ticket office at Kansas University have resigned, Kansas Athletics Inc. announced Friday.
Governor wants to keep citizens’ private information away from inmates
By Scott Rothschild
April 30, 2010 in print edition on B1
Parkinson said new safeguards are being implemented to prevent inmate access to citizens’ information, including Social Security numbers, dates of birth and driver’s license numbers.
Judge orders man to stand trial after woman was run over with car
By Janet Reid
April 30, 2010 in print edition on B3
A judge ordered a Lawrence man to stand trial on charges of running over a woman he was having a domestic dispute with.
KU officials clear McCollum Hall, say suspect in gun incident is believed to have left campus
Police investigating several reports of suspect around town, none confirmed
By Theresa Freed, Jonathan Kealing, Caroline Trowbridge
02:12 p.m., April 30, 2010 Updated 06:39 p.m. in print edition on A1
Kansas University officials shortly before 5:30 p.m. declared McCollum Hall to be clear and said they believed a suspect believed to have a gun had left the campus.
Bicyclist injured in South Iowa accident
By George Diepenbrock
April 30, 2010 in print edition on B3
A 26-year-old Lawrence man riding a bicycle was taken to the hospital Friday morning after he was struck by a vehicle at 29th and Iowa streets.
Lawrence babysitter sentenced to life for rape conviction
By Janet Reid
01:53 p.m., April 30, 2010 Updated 07:22 p.m. in print edition on B1
Lawrence resident Eric Ochs, 22, spent most of his life in state custody, in and out of foster homes for as long as he can remember. Now he could spend the rest of it behind bars.
Kansas House fails to override veto of abortion legislation
Associated Press
April 30, 2010 in print edition on B2
The Kansas House failed to override Gov. Mark Parkinson’s veto of a bill that would have rewritten the state’s laws on late-term abortions, falling two votes short on Friday.
Statehouse Live: Senate committee recommends tax increase
By Scott Rothschild
10:22 a.m., April 30, 2010 Updated 07:19 p.m. in print edition on A1
As the budget crisis worsened, a Senate committee Friday approved a $434 million tax increase, which includes a temporary 1-cent increase in the state sales tax rate and a 55-cent per pack increase in the cigarette tax.
Severe thunderstorm warning for southern Douglas County expires
08:41 a.m., April 30, 2010 Updated 09:00 a.m.
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for southeast Douglas County until 9 a.m.
Kansas House to consider attempt to override Parkinson’s veto of abortion legislation
Associated Press
April 30, 2010
Kansas House leaders expect an attempt Friday to override Gov. Mark Parkinson’s veto of a bill on late-term abortions.
LHS baseball wins fourth straight
J-W Staff Reports
April 30, 2010 in print edition on B5
The Lawrence High baseball team won its fourth game in a row with an 11-6 victory over Shawnee Mission South on Thursday.
Tampa Bay clobbers Royals
Associated Press
April 30, 2010 in print edition on B4
The Tampa Bay Rays made quick work of the Kansas City Royals.
Lawrence softball splits with O-East
J-W Staff Reports
April 30, 2010 in print edition on B5
The Lawrence High softball team split a pair of games against Olathe East on Thursday at LHS. The Lions lost, 10-1, in Game 1 and rebounded to win, 2-1, in Game 2.
FSHS soccer can’t cash in, falls to Falcons, 3-0
By Dugan Arnett
April 30, 2010 in print edition on B1
The prevailing reality to emerge from the Free State girls soccer team’s Thursday night matchup with visiting Olathe South?
Free State softball splits twinbill
J-W Staff Reports
April 30, 2010 in print edition on B5
Courtney Parker went 5-for-6 with six RBI and the Free State High softball team split a pair of games against Shawnee Mission West on Thursday.
Firebirds baseball wins slugfest
J-W Staff Reports
April 30, 2010 in print edition on B5
With the wind blowing toward the outfield on Thursday, the Free State High baseball took took advantage.
Budget plan likely to include sales tax increase
By Scott Rothschild
April 30, 2010 in print edition on A1
A tax package that probably includes an increase in the state sales tax will be unveiled today as legislators try to close a $500 million budget gap. The Senate Ways and Means Committee fine-tuned its spending plan Thursday.
Greece’s debt troubles raise contagion worries
By Martin Crutsinger and Tomoko A. Hosaka - Associated Press Writers
April 30, 2010 in print edition on B9
The Greek debt crisis sent a shudder through global financial markets and served as a reminder of how vulnerable the world economy remains to the threat of a financial panic.
Homebuyers jostle for tax credits
By Alan Zibel and Adrian Sainz - Associated Press Writers
April 30, 2010 in print edition on B9
Real estate agents are working seven days a week, builders are staying open late and homebuyers are scrambling to get their offers in as they rush to take advantage of tax credits that expire at midnight today.
Mom charged with school bomb threats
Associated Press
April 30, 2010 in print edition on B10
A 27-year-old Wichita woman is charged with making nine bomb threats to an elementary school where she served as a parent volunteer.
Shawnee Mission leads in teacher salaries
Associated Press
April 30, 2010 in print edition on B10
Shawnee Mission schools in eastern Kansas lead the state in teacher pay, as they have for at least six years.
Dixon set to play Ray Charles in musical
Associated Press
April 30, 2010 in print edition on B8
Broadway has chosen its Ray Charles.
Kid Rock vows ‘I will be awesome’ hosting CMTs
Associated Press
April 30, 2010 in print edition on B8
There will be no shortage of swagger on stage at the CMT Awards this summer.
Schwarzenegger would pursue presidential post
Associated Press
April 30, 2010 in print edition on B8
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger would love to run for president — if he could.
Horoscope for April 30, 2010
Associated Press
April 30, 2010 in print edition on B8
This year, a partnership enhances your life and becomes far more important than in the past. You might feel out of sync sometimes when interacting on such a close level. If you are single, you will desire a close relationship. As a result, you could hook up too quickly. If you are attached, the two of you defer to each other depending on the occasion. Sagittarius can encompass all your time and attention.
Partisanship recedes slightly on financial bill
Associated Press
April 30, 2010 in print edition on A2
Days of high-decibel partisanship yielded to slightly more subdued accusations as the Senate lurched into action Thursday on legislation reining in Wall Street and risky investments that nearly wrecked the economy in 2008.
Source: Criminal probe of Goldman under way
Associated Press
April 30, 2010 in print edition on A2
The U.S. attorney’s office in Manhattan is conducting a criminal investigation of Goldman Sachs over mortgage securities deals the big Wall Street firm arranged, a knowledgeable person said Thursday.
Governor running for Senate as independent
Associated Press
April 30, 2010 in print edition on A2
Former GOP darling Gov. Charlie Crist defected from the Republican Party on Thursday to run as an independent for U.S. Senate after months of being ripped by conservatives as too supportive of President Barack Obama.
Hawaii lawmakers OK civil unions
Associated Press
April 30, 2010 in print edition on A2
A bill allowing same-sex civil unions that prompted some of Hawaii’s biggest rallies is headed to the governor after the state House of Representatives gave it final legislative approval Thursday.
Thai protesters storm major hospital
Associated Press
April 30, 2010 in print edition on A2
A major hospital in the Thai capital evacuated patients and suspended all but emergency surgery today after anti-government protesters who occupy a nearby zone stormed in to hunt for security forces they suspected were positioned there.
S. Korea ship sinking may be perfect crime
By Jean H. Lee - Associated Press Writer
April 30, 2010 in print edition on A2
For North Korea, the deadly sinking of a South Korean warship a month ago may end up being the perfect crime.
Taliban chief said to survive U.S. attack
Associated Press
April 30, 2010 in print edition on A7
Pakistan and U.S. intelligence wrongly reported the death of the head of the Pakistani Taliban in a CIA drone strike and the brash, ruthless commander is now believed to be alive, Pakistani spies said Thursday in an apparent propaganda coup for the insurgents.
House won’t reopen smoking ban debate
By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer
April 30, 2010 in print edition on A7
The Kansas House refused Thursday to reconsider a new state law that bans smoking in bars, restaurants and other public places beginning in July.
Free State tennis 6th, LHS 7th at Sunflower League
J-W Staff Reports
April 30, 2010 in print edition on B5
Free State High’s tennis team placed sixth, while Lawrence High placed seventh on Thursday at the Sunflower League tennis tournament.
Pump patrol
Staff reports
April 30, 2010 in print edition on A3
The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.69 at several stations.
Public library seeks input on proposal
Staff reports
April 30, 2010 in print edition on A3
Leaders with the Lawrence Public Library will host a series of public meetings as they work to convince city commissioners to place a library expansion project on the November ballot.
Danica relaxed, focused
By Tom Keegan
April 30, 2010 in print edition on B1
Bright-eyed beauty of the banked battlefields called racetracks, Danica Patrick looked so relaxed Thursday afternoon at a press conference to promote Saturday’s Road Runner Turbo Indy 300 at Kansas Speedway.
Star-studded Jayhawk Invite on tap today
By Gary Bedore
April 30, 2010 in print edition on B1
Kansas City Pump N Run, which had won four consecutive Jayhawk Invitational championships, finally had its streak broken last spring.
Returning the favor: Free State rolls at invite; LHS sends out seniors in style
By Matt Tait
April 30, 2010 in print edition on B1
Last week, several members of the Free State High girls swim team were thrilled to have their friends from Lawrence High be a part of their senior night.
Bengals coach likes Briscoe
By Matt Tait
April 30, 2010 in print edition on B3
The Cincinnati Bengals had one goal in mind heading into last week’s NFL Draft — get help on offense.
Dolphins’ GM guilty of lack of tact
By Greg Cote
April 30, 2010 in print edition on B2
I am here to defend someone who apparently is the worst person to disgrace humankind. Castro? Bin Laden? No. Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland.
Power plan
A key approval received this week moves a much-needed Kansas electrical transmission line closer to reality.
J-W editorials
April 30, 2010 in print edition on A9
When Westar officials visited the Journal-World recently, they brought a map of existing electricity transmission lines in the state. The heaviest concentration of lines logically is where population is most dense, in the eastern third of the state. Another major line runs from north to south through Finney County, where it intersects with a shorter line that goes west to the Colorado border and east to the large wind farm at Spearville.
Net Worth: Earthquakes, clerics and cleavage collide in Facebook protest
By Jon Niccum
April 30, 2010 in print edition on C1
Facebook is no stranger to goofball causes. Things like “Can this moist lump of coal get more fans than Toby Keith?” routinely muster thousands of supporters on the social networking site.
Broadway Honky Tonk
Former Lawrencian and BR549 frontman Chuck Mead hits Broadway with ‘Million Dollar Quartet’
By Gavon Laessig
April 30, 2010 in print edition on C1
There aren’t many Lawrencians who can be considered in the same league as Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash or Jerry Lee Lewis. But Chuck Mead is frequently spoken of in the same breath as those titans — sort of…
NCAA approves 68-team tournament
Three additional opening-round games to be played
April 30, 2010 in print edition on B2
The road to the Final Four will have a new look next season.
Gulf Coast spill could beat Exxon Valdez
By Holbrook Mohr and Cain Burdeau - Associated Press Writers
April 30, 2010 in print edition on A1
An oil spill that threatened to eclipse even the Exxon Valdez disaster spread out of control with a faint sheen washing ashore along the Gulf Coast on Thursday night as fishermen rushed to scoop up shrimp and crews spread floating barriers around marshes.
Private student loans create ‘endless debt’
By Michelle Singletary
April 30, 2010 in print edition on B9
Valisha Cooks assumed the college education she financed with debt — about half of it in expensive private student loans — would pay off handsomely.
O’Brien tells ‘60 Minutes’ that he wouldn’t have done what Leno did
By David Bauder - Associated Press Writer
April 30, 2010 in print edition on B8
In his first post-“Tonight” show interview, Conan O’Brien said that if he had been in Jay Leno’s shoes, he would not have taken back the show less than a year after publicly handing it off to someone else.
Chinese schools reeling from 3 violent attacks in 3 days
By Tini Tran - Associated Press Writer
April 30, 2010 in print edition on A2
A farmer attacked and injured five kindergarten students with a hammer in eastern China before burning himself to death today in the latest in a string of horrific assaults on children at Chinese schools, state media reported.
Rec calendar
Staff reports
April 30, 2010 in print edition on B6
Rec calendar for April 30, 2010.
Fighting an oceanic plague, a forkful at a time
By David McFadden and Mark Stevenson - Associated Press Writers
April 30, 2010 in print edition on C8
Lionfish. It’s what’s for dinner.
Lingering resentments feed ambition
By Garrison Keillor
April 30, 2010 in print edition on A9
It’s the best spring ever, green and lush, and baby robins are chittering in their nest in the maple tree and the smell of blossoms is in the air — and yet we dour Scots cannot forget that April 27 was the anniversary of our ignominious defeat at the Battle of Dunbar, our good King John stripped of his regalia, and the Stone of Scone hauled off to London. Yes, I know that 1296 seems like a long time ago, and maybe 714 years is a wee bit long to be grinding our teeth over a bad day on the battlefield, but we Scots nurse our resentments carefully. I know I do.
Taliban talks not clear path to peace
By Trudy Rubin - Philadelphia Inquirer
April 30, 2010 in print edition on A9
After two weeks in Afghanistan and Pakistan, I’m struck by how much hot air is expended on rumors of talks with the Taliban.
Musical collaboration: Pinckney pupils write lyrics; KU student composes tunes
By George Diepenbrock
April 30, 2010 in print edition on A3
As three Pinckney School students sang along with classmates in Thursday afternoon’s dress rehearsal, the lyrics were familiar to them.
Doctor’s attorney tries to discredit investigator
By Roxana Hegeman - Associated Press Writer
April 30, 2010 in print edition on B10
The attorney for a Kansas doctor whose clinic is linked to 68 overdose deaths tried Thursday to discredit the government investigator who analyzed data on insurance payments and emergency room visits by the clinic’s patients.
NYC silences tour buses
By Sara Kugler - Associated Press Writer
April 30, 2010 in print edition on C8
Tourists from all over the world love to see New York City from atop open-air double-decker sightseeing buses, but the noisy loudspeakers aboard have driven New Yorkers who live in those landmark neighborhoods to wear ear plugs inside and keep their windows shut tight.
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