Also from December 13
Births
Blog entries
- Tale of the Tait: A little cleaner look at KU’s announced TV deal with Time Warner
- Town Talk: State seeking proposal to develop resort at Clinton Lake State Park
- Wined & Dined: Upscale meal in peach orchard to showcase the fine-dining side of agrotourism
- The Newell Post: Where does each KU basketball returner need to improve?
- Town Talk: City commissioners now will consider 700 block of Vermont as home for downtown transit hub
Chats
Obituaries
On the street
Photos
Photo galleries
Podcasts
Polls
Have you ever tried to quit smoking?
Poll results
| Response | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| No, I’m not a smoker | 44% | |
| Yes, and it worked! | 38% | |
| Yes, but I was unsuccessful | 14% | |
| No, but I’ll try someday | 3% | |
| Total | 828 | |
How many points will Josh Selby score against USC?
Poll results
| Response | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9-12 | 47% | |
| 13-16 | 20% | |
| 5-8 | 20% | |
| 21 or more | 6% | |
| 17-20 | 4% | |
| 1-4 | 0% | |
| 0 | 0% | |
| Total | 3749 | |
Have you ever been the victim of fraud or identity theft?
Poll results
| Response | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| No. | 53% | |
| Yes. | 46% | |
| Total | 547 | |
Videos
Lead stories
6:00 a.m.
In Lawrence classrooms, certain student names ring familiar- December 13, 2010 in print edition on 1A
- Brayden ranks No. 4 on the Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s most recent listing of Most Popular Baby Names for boys, with the 219 newborns receiving the name in 2009 trailing only Aiden (341), Jackson (293) and Caden (249). The top four for girls: Addison (221), Emma (214), Isabella (213) and Chloe (204). In some Lawrence classrooms though, how you spell it is another matter.
10:00 a.m.
KU School of Business class teaches graduate students how to commit fraud, identity theft- December 13, 2010 in print edition on 1A
- In order to become proficient at stopping different methods of fraud, graduate business students in accounting essentially learn how to commit them for an assignment in Paul Mason’s forensic accounting and fraud detection course at Kansas University.
2:00 p.m.
One of the first female firefighters in Lawrence — and in Kansas — set to retire - December 13, 2010 in print edition on 3A
- She didn’t tell her parents that she was applying to be one of the first female firefighters in Lawrence history.
6:00 p.m.
Om, baby: New Lawrence yoga classes designed for pregnant women- December 13, 2010
- When Heather Moise found out she was pregnant last year, she made the decision to do something just for her.
- On the street: Have you tried yoga before?
All stories
- Police searching for suspect in Walmart armed robbery
- December 13, 2010 in print edition on A5
- Lawrence police are looking for the suspect in an armed robbery Monday night at Walmart, 3300 Iowa St.
- Lawrence police assisting in search for suspect in Johnson County officer-involved shooting
- December 13, 2010
- Law enforcement officials are searching for a suspect involved in a shooting in Johnson County early Monday afternoon.
- 1 of 4 Lawrence school board incumbents to seek re-election in 2011
- December 13, 2010 in print edition on A5
- Three members of the Lawrence school board say they have no plans to run for re-election, while a fourth intends to seek another four-year term.
- Lawrence City Commission to consider environmental chapter to comprehensive plan
- December 13, 2010 in print edition on A2
- Lawrence city commissioners at their weekly meeting will consider stepping up the area’s environmental policies.
- Some in Lawrence community split over use of farm ground north of Kansas River
- 06:40 p.m., December 13, 2010 Updated 06:43 p.m. in print edition on A3
- A battle is once again brewing over the future of some prime North Lawrence farm ground.
- Former associate vice provost files discrimination lawsuit against KU
- KU officials say claims are ‘unfounded’
- December 13, 2010 in print edition on A3
- A former associate vice provost for information services at Kansas University has filed a lawsuit in federal court claiming he was harassed because of his religion and race and, ultimately, fired in 2009 for making complaints.
- Adopt-A-Family still hoping to help more than 250 families for Christmas
- December 13, 2010 in print edition on A1
- With Christmas quickly approaching, more than 250 families who might not have food or gifts during the holidays are waiting to be adopted.
- Zack Stoudt chooses Ole Miss
- Juco QB passes on Jayhawks
- 06:13 p.m., December 13, 2010 Updated 12:00 a.m.
- Iowa Western Community College quarterback Zack Stoudt, orally committed to Mississippi today, ending Kansas University’s chances of landing the No. 2 rated juco quarterback in the nation.
- Incumbent Lawrence City Commissioner Mike Dever files for re-election to second term
- December 13, 2010
- At least one Lawrence city commissioner will be seeking re-election. City Commissioner Mike Dever on Monday filed to put his name on the ballot for the April City Commission election.
- Selby: Kansas didn’t give up on me
- 04:03 p.m., December 13, 2010 Updated 12:00 a.m.
- Josh Selby said he never considered dropping out of school — and perhaps heading overseas to play professional basketball — as he waited month after month for the NCAA to rule on his eligibility.
- Three college students from Missouri charged in Saturday apartment burglary in Lawrence
- 03:22 p.m., December 13, 2010 Updated 05:28 p.m. in print edition on A5
- Douglas County prosecutors on Monday accused three Bolivar, Mo., college students of hatching a plan last weekend to try to rob residents of a Lawrence apartment.
- Haskell Indian Nations faculty member Denise Low earns $29,400 grant from National Endowment for the Humanities
- December 13, 2010 in print edition on A2
- The National Endowment for the Humanities has announced grants for two Lawrence projects.
- KU research shows Asian-American men earn less than white men
- December 13, 2010 in print edition on A3
- A Kansas University sociology researcher has found that Asian-American men earn significantly less than their similarly qualified white counterparts.
- Health official hopes new report on smoking will persuade Kansans to quit tobacco
- 12:30 p.m., December 13, 2010 Updated 01:47 p.m. in print edition on A3
- Although the link between smoking and disease has been documented many times by the U.S. Surgeon General’s office since the 1960s, health officials hope the new report, released last week, will increase a sense of urgency among people, especially youngsters, to quit smoking or never start.
- Town Talk: Changes to boarding houses, apartment zoning up for debate; Ballard Center project moving ahead
- December 13, 2010
- News and notes from around Lawrence and Douglas County.
- Off the bench? Bill Self leaning toward not starting Josh Selby against USC
- 10:36 a.m., December 13, 2010 Updated 12:00 a.m. in print edition on B1
- Kansas University freshman guard Josh Selby will probably not start his first college game Saturday against USC, coach Bill Self said on Monday’s Big 12 coaches teleconference.
- Kansas Treasurer-elect Ron Estes fills top positions on staff
- December 13, 2010
- Kansas State Treasurer-Elect Ron Estes is making his campaign manager his top aide upon taking office but also keeping a political rival’s top staffer.
- Kansas State Board of Education to focus on school bullying at December meeting
- December 13, 2010
- School bullying will be a main topic of discussion at this week’s Kansas Board of Education meeting.
- Small fire fills rooms with smoke at Bishop Seabury Academy; finals to be held as scheduled
- 08:17 a.m., December 13, 2010 Updated 08:33 a.m.
- Douglas County Fire and Medical dispatch confirmed reports of a small fire at Bishop Seabury Academy, 4120 Clinton Parkway, Monday morning.
- First Bell: One school’s portable departs, another 14 to go; LHS Winter Prelude is tonight; teachers, district negotiate into future
- 06:00 a.m., December 13, 2010 Updated 10:28 a.m.
- Time for another edition of First Bell, an early-morning rundown of news and other interesting items involving schools in the area.
- Heard on the Hill: Committee looks to give every freshman a flashlight; KUMC student saves a life; fraudsters getting more personal with scam efforts
- December 13, 2010
- Your daily dose of news, notes and links from around Kansas University.
- Lawrence author Pam Grout follows up Lifetime appearance with online coaching
- December 13, 2010
- To those who would like to lose weight, have more energy or just feel better, local author Pam Grout has one thing to say: take a deep breath.
- Bankruptcies filed in Douglas County the week of Dec. 6, 2010
- December 13, 2010 in print edition on A4
- Douglas County residents or businesses filing for bankruptcy protection recently in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the District of Kansas.
- Mortgages in Douglas County for the week of Dec. 6, 2010
- December 13, 2010
- The Douglas County register of deeds recorded 123 mortgages in the weekly period ended Thursday.
- Sam Brownback juggling Kansas governor-elect, Senate duties
- December 13, 2010 in print edition on A3
- Last week Sam Brownback tended to business in Kansas; but this week, he’s starting out in Washington, D.C.
- Lawrence police offer tips for a safe holiday season
- December 13, 2010 in print edition on A1
- Lawrence police say the hustle and bustle of the holiday season can often lead to something that won’t make things so merry: crime.
- Storm stuns Midwest, dumping snow by the foot
- December 13, 2010 in print edition on A7
- A powerful, gusty storm dumped mounds of snow across the upper Midwest on Sunday, closing major highways in several states, canceling more than 1,600 flights in Chicago and collapsing the roof of the Minnesota Vikings’ stadium.
- Metrodome roof collapses after blizzard; Giants vs. Vikings moved to Detroit
- December 13, 2010 in print edition on B2
- Brett Favre is getting help from the Minnesota Vikings medical staff, the athletic trainers and perhaps even the weather gods as he tries to keep his incredible consecutive starts record going.
- Chargers shut out Cassel-less Chiefs, 31-0
- December 13, 2010 in print edition on B1
- Quarterback Matt Cassel didn’t travel to San Diego after having an emergency appendectomy on Wednesday. It looked like the rest of the Kansas City Chiefs stayed home, too.
- National briefs: Urban Meyer walking away from Florida with health concerns
- December 13, 2010 in print edition on B2
- Urban Meyer is walking away from Florida because of health concerns, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
- Commentary: Help wanted with Texas football
- December 13, 2010 in print edition on B2
- For everyone who predicted Will Muschamp never would become the head coach at Texas, take a bow.
- Sweden terrorist attack was 1st in over 30 years
- December 13, 2010 in print edition on A7
- No one died except for the suspected bomber, but two explosions in Sweden’s capital tore at the fabric of this tolerant and open nation — a society that hadn’t seen a terrorist attack in more than three decades.
- A&P files for Chapter 11
- December 13, 2010 in print edition on A7
- The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co., best known to grocery shoppers as A&P, says it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to deal with heavy debt and high costs.
- Men turn selves in after fleeing truck-train crash in Topeka
- December 13, 2010 in print edition on A5
- Two men who were seen running from a pickup truck moments before the vehicle was hit by a train have turned themselves in.
- Iowa Western Community College OL Bo Adams commits to Kansas football
- December 13, 2010 in print edition on B1
- With six offensive linemen in the Class of 2011 already committed, Kansas University’s football program added a seventh this weekend, when Bo Adams, an offensive guard from Iowa Western Community College, orally committed to KU and will arrive on campus next month as a preferred walk-on.
- Tax cut concerns Social Security advocates
- December 13, 2010 in print edition on A7
- President Barack Obama’s plan to cut payroll taxes for a year would provide big savings for many workers, but makes Social Security advocates nervous that it could jeopardize the retirement program’s finances.
- Governor Mark Parkinson proclaims Eudora a City of the Second Class
- December 13, 2010 in print edition on A3
- The city of Eudora has become a second-class city, and that’s good news.
- Slice of Life: Toy Store owner embraces holiday season
- December 13, 2010
- Santa’s helpers aren’t confined to the North Pole. Some work at 936 Mass., home to the country’s largest independently owned specialty toy store.
- One of the first female firefighters in Lawrence — and in Kansas — set to retire
- December 13, 2010 in print edition on A3
- She didn’t tell her parents that she was applying to be one of the first female firefighters in Lawrence history.
- Mass St. Chic: Look for ways to add character to everyday style
- December 13, 2010
- Whether you want to get ahead on spring trends, add variance to your current winter wardrobe or just try something different, set out on a quest to find a few new, perfect lifestyle items that will add instant character, culture and fun to everyday outfits.
- Fix-It Chick: Exterior storm windows good investment for home
- December 13, 2010
- Installing exterior storm windows is a cost-effective, easy way to make your home more energy-efficient.
- In Lawrence classrooms, certain student names ring familiar
- December 13, 2010 in print edition on A1
- Brayden ranks No. 4 on the Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s most recent listing of Most Popular Baby Names for boys, with the 219 newborns receiving the name in 2009 trailing only Aiden (341), Jackson (293) and Caden (249). The top four for girls: Addison (221), Emma (214), Isabella (213) and Chloe (204). In some Lawrence classrooms though, how you spell it is another matter.
- Marriages in Douglas County for the week of Dec. 13, 2010
- December 13, 2010 in print edition on A4
- Marriages for the week of Dec. 13, 2010.
- Divorces granted in Douglas County District Court
- December 13, 2010 in print edition on A4
- These were the divorces granted in Douglas County District Court.
- Have yourself a Carey little Christmas
- December 13, 2010
- Mariah Carey has now been around long enough to have recorded her second Christmas album. “Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas to You” (8 p.m., ABC) features songs from her new album “Merry Christmas II You,” a follow up to her 1994 multiplatinum hit “Merry Christmas.” Taped at the Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles.
- Horoscopes for Dec. 13
- December 13, 2010
- This year, expect surprises, and you might not be surprised! You will feel more optimistic and positive about your personal and domestic life than you have in years.
- Om, baby: New Lawrence yoga classes designed for pregnant women
- December 13, 2010
- When Heather Moise found out she was pregnant last year, she made the decision to do something just for her.
- Mince meat has small but devoted following for holidays
- December 13, 2010
- A hundred years ago, mince pie was as common at Christmas as the candy cane. As far as desserts were concerned, it was as popular as pecan, pumpkin and apple pie.
- 100 years ago: Wholesome Sunday activities might include baseball if played “cleanly”
- December 13, 2010
- “The passage of a resolution endorsing the clean, moral manner in which Woodland [Park] was conducted this summer and approving healthful Sunday amusements, was the rather unexpected action taken by the Fair Association directors this afternoon.”
- 25 years ago: KU football coach leaves for Pittsburgh
- December 13, 2010
- Mike Gottfried, who had coached football at Kansas University for the previous three seasons, announced that he was leaving KU for the head coach position at Pittsburgh University.
- 40 years ago: KU’s Student Union Activites works to get “name” speakers at university
- December 13, 2010
- The chair of the Featured Speakers Committee for Student Union Activities at Kansas University announced that famed economist John Kenneth Galbraith had indicated that he was willing to speak at KU in April 1971.
- Hummels sale to benefit Lawrence Community Shelter
- December 13, 2010
- Virginia Eddy had a treasure trove in her basement: A complete Hummel Nativity scene.
- Lawrence Humane Society drops cat adoption fees to $10 for December
- December 13, 2010
- Because of the large number of cats and kittens currently at the Lawrence Humane Society, 1805 E. 19th St., adoption fees have been reduced for the month of December.
- Adding options
- Adding a seventh period to the day at local high schools will give students more opportunities to explore new classes and interests.
- December 13, 2010 in print edition on A8
- High schools should encourage students to explore, but as academic requirements have expanded over the years, it’s become harder for students to fit in elective courses that interest them.
- WikiLeaks have undeniable consequences
- December 13, 2010 in print edition on A8
- WikiLeaks leader Julian Assange is under pressure from the U.S. and other governments he embarrassed with his leaks of American diplomatic cables, but at least his “hactivist” disciples are behind him.
- Bush v. Gore had little impact on law
- December 13, 2010 in print edition on A8
- The passions that swirled around Bush v. Gore, the Supreme Court case that ended 10 years ago today, dissipated quickly. And remarkably little damage was done by the institutional collisions that resulted when control of the nation’s supreme political office turned on 537 votes out of 5,963,110 cast in Florida.
- Josh Selby a ‘luxury’ for KU basketball
- Jayhawks should benefit from final part
- December 13, 2010 in print edition on B1
- Off to a 9-0 start without Josh Selby, Kansas University’s basketball players can only wonder how strong they’ll be with the country’s No. 1-ranked prospect in the lineup.
- Independence Inc. lining up help for future projects
- December 13, 2010
- Independence Inc. is seeking volunteers who are available on a sporadic basis to assist individuals with disabilities with a variety of needs.
- River City Jules: Top offenders in holiday cards
- December 13, 2010
- To ensure you always end up on our “nice” list, we have some pointers that are guaranteed to make you the hit of the mailbox every year.
- Low natural gas prices hurting western Kansas counties
- December 13, 2010 in print edition on A10
- More than a dozen western Kansas counties are struggling to balance their budgets after natural gas prices have plummeted by more than half in the past two years.
- Kansas pastor opens new church in former bait shop
- December 13, 2010 in print edition on A2
- Terry Bullock wanted to get back to being a pastor and heeding Christ’s call to be a fisher of men. He’s getting to do just that — in a converted bait shop near Melvern Lake.
- Lawrence Arts Center offers new fashion illustration class to teens
- December 13, 2010
- The Lawrence Arts Center is offering a winter session on Fashion Illustration, taught by former Lawrence High School teacher Pat Nemchock, for students who are interested in pursuing a fashion degree in college and would like to add fashion illustration to their portfolio.
- Lawrence discrimination complaints drop in 2010
- December 13, 2010 in print edition on A1
- The number of people alleging that they’ve been discriminated against in matters of housing, employment and other areas is down significantly one year after the city made cost-cutting measures to the program that investigates such complaints.
- Kansas Republicans to look to replace 2 lawmakers in state House and Senate
- December 13, 2010 in print edition on A4
- Republican leaders in western Kansas will be meeting in upcoming weeks to name someone to fill vacancies in the House and Senate.
- Everyday Life: Be a shammes
- December 13, 2010
- The shammes (rhymes with Thomas) is “the sexton in a synagogue” according to most of the online dictionaries. Chanting Torah isn’t part of the job. Unlocking the door and taking care of the property is.
- Reno County crash injures 2 drivers, causes natural gas blaze
- December 13, 2010 in print edition on A4
- A two-vehicle collision in south-central Kansas sent two drivers to a hospital and caused a massive natural gas fire when the vehicles hit a main line.
- KU School of Business class teaches graduate students how to commit fraud, identity theft
- December 13, 2010 in print edition on A1
- In order to become proficient at stopping different methods of fraud, graduate business students in accounting essentially learn how to commit them for an assignment in Paul Mason’s forensic accounting and fraud detection course at Kansas University.
- Around and about in Lawrence business
- December 13, 2010
- Local business news the week of Dec. 13, 2010.
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- Blog: State seeking proposal to develop resort at Clinton Lake State Park June 18, 2013 · 11 comments
- Kobach considering filing charges against protesters who came to his home June 17, 2013 · 104 comments
- Editorial: Arts decline June 18, 2013 · 9 comments
- U.S. Supreme Court strikes down voter registration law similar to the one in Kansas June 17, 2013 · 74 comments
- Blog: City commissioners now will consider 700 block of Vermont as home for downtown transit hub June 18, 2013 · 12 comments
- Opinion: Redskins mascot can’t be justified June 16, 2013 · 92 comments
- Residents irate over quarry blasting June 18, 2013 · 5 comments
- Letter: Energy folly June 15, 2013 · 40 comments
- On the street: Is protesting outside a public official’s house appropriate? June 18, 2013 · 15 comments
- Senate Democratic leader asks attorney general whether Supreme Court's voter decision affects Kansas June 18, 2013 · 4 comments
- Freshman Frankamp brings hot shot to KU June 18, 2013
- New TV deal expands KU athletics coverage, access June 18, 2013
- Terrific threes: A look at KU’s top small forwards in the Self era June 18, 2013
- Newton company to benefit from state budget proviso after 'Read to Succeed' initiative not approved June 17, 2013
- Editorial: Arts decline June 18, 2013
- Report says schools underfunded $657 million in FY 2015 June 17, 2013
- Residents irate over quarry blasting June 18, 2013
- Clinton Lake resort discussions resurface September 6, 2012
- 19-year-old Lawrence man found guilty of having sex with 14-year-old girl June 17, 2013
- Fix-It Chick: Controlling roly-polies June 17, 2013
