Also from December 26
Births
Couples
- Wedding: Forshee and Parkinson
- Wedding: Ruggles and Pilshaw
- Wedding: Jones and Urban
- Anniversary: Day and Day
- Anniversary: Pyle
- Wedding: Breithaupt and Brenn
Obituaries
On the street
Photos
Photo galleries
Videos
Lead stories
12:00 a.m.
Local experts offer advice for avoiding frozen pipes and costly repairs- December 23, 2010 in print edition on 3A
- Terry Lewis knows that this winter pipes across Lawrence are in danger. Even when the temperature drops to 30 degrees, pipes can freeze, said the service manager for Kastl Plumbing in Lawrence.
6:00 a.m.
Political experts unsure how Sam Brownback will lead once sworn in as governor in 2011- December 26, 2010 in print edition on 1A
- Which Sam Brownback shows up for work as governor will determine how things go in state government during the 2011 legislative session, according to several political experts.
10:00 a.m.
Census numbers reflect city’s qualities compared to peer communities- December 26, 2010 in print edition on 1A
- With New Year’s around the corner, it is the time of year that individuals often step in front of the mirror and do a little self-evaluation. Maybe it is a good time for communities to do so, too.
2:00 p.m.
KU graduate student and father discover lizard species — on dinner plate- December 26, 2010 in print edition on 1A
- A Kansas University graduate student and his father know that new species of lizards can be found in a wide variety of places. Even on the menu at Vietnamese restaurants.
6:00 p.m.
All stories
- 150 years of statehood: Events statewide will celebrate Kansas
- December 26, 2010
- In big and small ways, Kansans will be invited next year to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the state.
- Garden Calendar: Real vs. artificial houseplants
- 09:23 a.m., December 26, 2010 Updated 09:23 a.m.
- In the wake of the debate on real versus artificial Christmas trees, I wondered whether there was any contest between live houseplants and fake ones.
- Behind the Lens: Setting up your new camera
- 09:20 a.m., December 26, 2010 Updated 09:20 a.m.
- Now that many of you have possibly unwrapped a new camera over the holidays, I’ll provide some tips on setting your camera up to get the best results.
- 40 years ago: ‘Safety passports’ to be issued on Kansas Turnpike
- December 26, 2010
- For the tenth year in a row, “Safety Passports” were to be issued on the Kansas Turnpike during the 8-hour period from 11 p.m. Dec. 31 to 6 a.m. Jan. 1.
- 25 years ago: Christmas dinner at Flamingo Club a big success
- December 26, 2010
- Over 500 Lawrence residents had attended the dinner, including individuals, family groups, the young and the old.
- Winter storm heading toward East Coast after hitting South
- December 26, 2010 in print edition on A9
- A winter storm that brought a rare white Christmas to parts of the South was barreling up the East Coast, with forecasters predicting 6 to 10 inches of snow for Washington and blizzard conditions for New York City and New England.
- Census numbers reflect city’s qualities compared to peer communities
- December 26, 2010 in print edition on A1
- With New Year’s around the corner, it is the time of year that individuals often step in front of the mirror and do a little self-evaluation. Maybe it is a good time for communities to do so, too.
- Artest to announce winner of ring raffle
- December 26, 2010 in print edition on B4
- Ron Artest has absolutely no regrets about giving away his Los Angeles Lakers championship ring to boost mental health awareness. In fact, it just encourages him to go out and get another ring.
- KU graduate student and father discover lizard species — on dinner plate
- December 26, 2010 in print edition on A1
- A Kansas University graduate student and his father know that new species of lizards can be found in a wide variety of places. Even on the menu at Vietnamese restaurants.
- Political experts unsure how Sam Brownback will lead once sworn in as governor in 2011
- December 26, 2010 in print edition on A1
- Which Sam Brownback shows up for work as governor will determine how things go in state government during the 2011 legislative session, according to several political experts.
- Christmas dinner at First United Methodist Church feeds more than appetites
- December 26, 2010 in print edition on A1
- Hundreds of volunteers showed up at First United Methodist Church Saturday morning in order to make sure Christmas dinner was available to all.
- Cards beat Cowboys in battle of backups
- December 26, 2010 in print edition on B5
- Jay Feely’s 48-yard field goal inched over the crossbar with five seconds to play, giving the Cardinals a 27-26 victory over the Cowboys.
- Pope urges courage for Catholics in China, Iraq
- December 26, 2010 in print edition on A9
- Iraqi Christians celebrated a somber Christmas in a Baghdad cathedral stained with dried blood, while Pope Benedict XVI exhorted Chinese Catholics to stay loyal despite restrictions on them in a holiday address laced with worry for the world’s Christian minorities.
- Brownback concentrating on financial issues
- December 26, 2010 in print edition on A6
- If it doesn’t have something to do with the economy or state finances, Gov.-elect Sam Brownback doesn’t want anything to do with it.
- National briefs: Anthony misses 2nd game after sister’s death
- December 26, 2010 in print edition on B2
- Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony missed his second straight game Saturday night after leaving the team to be with his family following the death of his sister.
- Gallardo applauds Brewers’ additions
- December 26, 2010 in print edition on B2
- Yovani Gallardo was on a holiday vacation with his family in Cozumel, Mexico, when he received a text message from his brother in Fort Worth, Texas.
- Van Gundy no Scrooge this year
- December 26, 2010 in print edition on B2
- Magic coach Stan Van Gundy has gone from being a Scrooge about playing on Christmas to perhaps spreading a little too much holiday cheer.
- Student success
- New admissions standards may prompt more Kansas students to attend a community college before tackling university work.
- December 26, 2010 in print edition on A11
- It’s about this time of year that some college freshmen at state universities may be wondering whether they made the right choice.
- FICA math
- December 26, 2010 in print edition on A11
- Our elected senators and representatives have been debating the Bush-era income tax cuts and have voted to extend them for all income levels.
- KU steps up
- December 26, 2010 in print edition on A11
- In Kansas University’s recent game against Berkeley, Journal-World writers at the game castigated KU basketball for getting “chippy” and for showing “immaturity.
- Obama unlikely to face nomination fight
- December 26, 2010 in print edition on A11
- Here’s the irony of the season: Republicans, Barack Obama’s allies in the winter tax battle, are lining up to run against the president. Democrats, inflamed by the president’s apostasy in the tax fight, are sitting back. Politics is a strange endeavor, defying the laws of psychology and physics.
- Wheel Genius: Road work planned this week
- December 26, 2010
- Road work planned for the week of December 26, 2010.
- Horoscope for Dec. 26
- December 26, 2010
- This year, many of you have the rare opportunity to travel, visit and see people you haven’t seen in a while. If you are single, a different type of person enters your life. Know that this will be an interesting bond. If you are attached, share your desire to open up to a different type of experience. Virgo can help you see another perspective.
- Marathons come in big packages
- December 26, 2010
- AMC invites you to spend the day with “Scrooged” (9 a.m. through 5 a.m.). WE reels off seven hours of “Golden Girls” (5 p.m.). A “Mythbusters” (Discovery) starts at 9 a.m. and runs until 2 a.m. Syfy dedicates the big day to its water-themed movie shockers, from “Sea Snakes” (8 a.m.) to “Spring Break Shark Attack” (2 a.m.).
- Giant hay-bale snowman in Leavenworth County has personal significance for creator Rex Elliott
- December 26, 2010
- There’s more to the hay-bale snowman Rex Elliott crafted along a rural Leavenworth County road than meets the eye.
- 100 years ago: Salvation Army delivers baskets of food to Lawrence families
- December 26, 2010
- “The struggle against healthy appetites and the bitter cold of the last week had been almost too much for her when the big basket of good-cheer arrived.”
- Top U.S. general visits troops in Afghanistan for Christmas
- December 26, 2010 in print edition on A7
- The top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan crisscrossed the country on Saturday, making a Christmas visit to coalition troops at some of the main battle fronts in a show of appreciation and support in the 10th year of the war against the Taliban.
- Christmas dinner helps residents share blessings
- December 26, 2010 in print edition on A3
- Two years ago Calvin Crossley lost his job. The children and grandchildren had all moved away. However, instead of focusing on the negative, Crossley and his wife, Sheri Caldwell-Crossley, decided to focus on their blessings.
- Around and About in Local Business, Dec. 26
- December 26, 2010 in print edition on A7
- News of note from local and area businesses.
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- Police department's case for a new facility not likely to show on next year's budget, officials say May 25, 2013 · 8 comments
- Club Magic manager says he's trying to turn around a new business at an old, and troubled, location May 25, 2013 · 41 comments
- Former area Boy Scouts react to decision allowing gay scouts May 24, 2013 · 34 comments
- On the street: Should residents or businesses who use too much water be fined? May 24, 2013 · 27 comments
- Opinion: Discrimination more than just poor service May 25, 2013 · 16 comments
- Simons' Saturday Column: KU’s legislative lobbying effort lacks clout, continuity May 25, 2013 · 15 comments
- Opinion: Why gay role models matter May 23, 2013 · 48 comments
- Blog: GOP tax plans would increase taxes on low-wage Kansans, decrease taxes for high-income Kansans, report says May 23, 2013 · 35 comments
- Senate Republicans approve sales tax increase, cuts in income tax rates, lower food sales tax May 23, 2013 · 60 comments
- 59 minors, several local businesses, cited for alcohol violations in state regulator's patrols in May May 23, 2013 · 34 comments
- Bill Self: Security tricky subject May 25, 2013
- Club Magic manager says he's trying to turn around a new business at an old, and troubled, location May 25, 2013
- Wichita might fine residents over use of water May 24, 2013
- Graduation and 'stepping up' an all-school event at Bishop Seabury May 24, 2013
- Simons' Saturday Column: KU’s legislative lobbying effort lacks clout, continuity May 25, 2013
- No problem: Harmon-Thomas puts FSHS girls track in first May 25, 2013
- Goodrich makes opening-day roster May 25, 2013
- Wool ballcaps go out with a whimper as baseball flips its lid April 15, 2007
- Opinion: NYC has seen enough of Anthony Weiner May 25, 2013
- French family cares for the graves of Americans killed on D-Day May 30, 2011
