Also from February 4
Audio clips
Births
Blog entries
Obituaries
On the street
Photos
Photo galleries
Podcasts
Polls
Should Lawrence ninth-graders who attend junior high school be able to compete in sports at the high school level?
Poll results
| Response | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 76% | |
| No | 20% | |
| Not sure | 2% | |
| Total | 844 | |
Who was KU's best player against Colorado?
Poll results
| Response | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Cole Aldrich | 65% | |
| Marcus Morris | 23% | |
| Brady Morningstar | 9% | |
| Other | 1% | |
| Total | 2303 | |
Videos
- There won’t be a whole lot of snow falling tonight, …
- Researchers at Kansas University say they have figured out how …
- Former boxer George Foreman was on campus at KU Thursday …
- Sacred Journey closed its doors Thursday as federal government officials …
- Americans accused of attempting to kidnap 33 Haiti children are …
- A site for the LMH primary care facility in Eudora …
- KU’s chancellor spoke out about the negative impact budget cuts …
- Closing an elementary school could save the school district a …
- A local Lawrence business will be cutting more jobs in …
- Lawrence bikers hitting the trail near 11th and Oregon streets …
- A plan to build a retirement community in Lawrence is …
- Comedian Stephen Colbert was made KU’s student body president for …
- The Jayhawks needed overtime for a second straight game to …
- The Piper girls basketball team could muster enough points to …
- The Basehor-Linwood boys basketball team is a force to be …
- Sacred Journey, a store on Massachusetts Street that sells the …
- Snow will be likely tonight, with the most accumulation expect …
- Light wintery precipitation in the area means roads could be …
- A light winter drizzle/snow mix will be possible across the …
- Expect a wet start to your Thursday. The roads may …
- Footage from a recent game.
Lead stories
12:00 a.m.
FINAL: KU escapes with 72-66 overtime win over CU- 6:37 p.m., February 3, 2010 Updated 11:24 p.m.
- The Jayhawks started overtime with a 7-0 run and held off the Buffaloes from there, surviving a nightmarish 18-for-38 effort from the free-throw line.
- Video: GameDay Cram Session: Colorado
- Photo gallery: KU vs. Colorado
- Poll: Who was KU’s best player against Colorado?
- Poll: Who was KU’s first-half MVP against CU?
- Poll: Which ESPN color announcer do you like better?
- Audio clips: 2010 Kansas at Colorado
- Chat: KU-CU pregame
6:00 a.m.
This had odd air about it- February 4, 2010 in print edition on 1B
- From the coach to the veteran players, members of the Kansas University basketball team repeatedly have made it clear the No. 1 ranking thrills them not in the slightest in February.
- Video: GameDay Cram Session: Colorado
- Photo gallery: KU vs. Colorado
- Poll: Who was KU’s best player against Colorado?
- Poll: Which ESPN color announcer do you like better?
- Audio clips: 2010 Kansas at Colorado
- Chat: KU-CU pregame
10:00 a.m.
Without cutting teachers, closing schools, school district only half-way to closing budget deficit- February 3, 2010 in print edition on 1A
- The painful list of Lawrence school budget cut options — from dropping support staff to after-school music programs and athletic coaches — will only get board members halfway to covering a $5 million deficit.
- Videos: Lawrence school board budget study session
- Poll: Do you believe Lawrence public schools can cover a $5 million budget deficit without closing schools or laying off teachers?
- Special coverage: School closings on the line in Lawrence
2:00 p.m.
On the move for Rock Chalk Revue- February 4, 2010 in print edition on 3A
- Organizers of the Kansas University greek community’s annual variety show to benefit charity hope to raise more than $70,000 for the United Way.
6:00 p.m.
New legislation in Kansas House would overturn local smoking bans, including Lawrence’s- February 3, 2010 in print edition on 1A
- Advocates of a statewide ban of smoking in public places, criticized a new bill Wednesday that they said would overturn local anti-smoking ordinances, including the one in Lawrence.
All stories
- LMH awaits construction on Eudora facility
- February 4, 2010 in print edition on A3
- Lawrence Memorial Hospital officials say construction on its primary care facility in Eudora could start in a few months.
- MartinLogan eliminates production from Lawrence facility, moves some jobs to Canada
- February 4, 2010 in print edition on B7
- MartinLogan Ltd., a Lawrence-based designer and maker of high-end audio speakers, is moving its on-site production work to a larger plant in Canada, a move that will eliminate 12 jobs in Lawrence.
- Southwest ninth-grader opens the door for all freshmen to join high school sports teams
- District policy does not prohibit freshman from playing high school basketball
- February 4, 2010 in print edition on A1
- The actions of one Southwest Junior High family have paved the way for ninth graders throughout the city to move up to play with their respective high school sports teams as soon as next week.
- Judiciary calls off February furlough
- 04:41 p.m., February 4, 2010 Updated 04:41 p.m.
- Judicial system will not furlough employees this month
- Northeast Kansas legislator asks for delay in closing of National Guard armories, is rebuffed
- February 4, 2010 in print edition on A5
- A northeast Kansas legislator on Thursday tried to delay the closing of 18 Kansas National Guard armories, but was unsuccessful.
- 14 Kansas Republicans introduce legislation to require votes before any property tax hike
- February 4, 2010
- Fourteen House Republicans are sponsoring a measure that attempts to slow the growth of property taxes in Kansas.
- Report finds immunization rates for American adults dismal, far behind children’s rates
- February 4, 2010 in print edition on A1
- Routine vaccinations can save lives, yet millions of American adults are not getting them despite the recommendations of top medical experts.
- Lawrence Arts Center’s Souper Bowl on tap for this weekend
- February 4, 2010 in print edition on B8
- During the past decade, what began as a way to showcase ceramics has become an annual tradition for the community.
- Kansas Senate advances bill to ban discrimination based on sexual orientation
- February 4, 2010
- A Senate panel has endorsed a bill that would prohibit discrimination in Kansas based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
- Moran raises nearly twice as much as Tiahrt in bid for GOP nomination for Kansas’ U.S. Senate seat
- February 4, 2010
- Jerry Moran has widened his lead in campaign cash over Todd Tiahrt as the two Kansas congressmen seek the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate.
- Lawrence’s Sacred Journey closed, under investigation by federal officials
- Store has been the center of K2 sales in the area
- 11:37 a.m., February 4, 2010 Updated 04:49 p.m. in print edition on A1
- Lawrence’s Sacred Journey — a store at the center of the K2 controversy in Kansas — was shut down on Thursday, while a federal raid was conducted inside the business.
- KU Student Senate makes Stephen Colbert honorary student body president for life
- Honorary presidency of student body is his for the taking
- February 4, 2010 in print edition on A1
- If he ever wants to, comedian and talk show host Stephen Colbert can show up at Kansas University and become student body president.
- Development that caters to retirees planned in west Lawrence
- Project would cater to city’s independent retirees
- February 4, 2010 in print edition on B7
- A national developer of retirement communities is seeking to win approval for a $10 million project near Sixth Street and Folks Road in West Lawrence.
- American Cancer Society to blossom with daffodil deliveries
- February 4, 2010
- Dollars raised through Daffodil Days enable the American Cancer Society to save lives by helping people stay well by preventing cancer or detecting it early; helping people get well by being there for them during and after a cancer diagnosis; by finding cures through investment in groundbreaking research; and by fighting back by rallying lawmakers to pass laws to defeat cancer. The society is accepting orders for daffodils.
- Statehouse Live: Parkinson says after budget, not a lot for lawmakers to do; Gray-Little says KU has been hurt by budget cuts
- 09:32 a.m., February 4, 2010 Updated 11:57 a.m.
- Recent budget cuts and unfunded mandates to KU have totaled $37.3 million and resulted in cutting more than 200 positions.
- Wichita Democrat introduces medical marijuana bill in Kansas House
- 08:57 a.m., February 4, 2010 Updated 10:44 a.m.
- A Kansas legislator has introduced a bill that would legalize marijuana for people suffering from chronic illnesses who have a doctor’s prescription for the drug.
- Kansas House budget committee cuts legislature’s pay, but still faces $39 million deficit for current fiscal year
- Legislators’ pay cut advised; deficit still not eliminated
- 08:13 a.m., February 4, 2010 Updated 04:55 p.m. in print edition on A3
- A Kansas House committee endorsed a deficit-reduction bill Thursday that cuts legislators’ pay but still doesn’t balance the state’s current budget.
- Public forums aim to help Kansans with traumatic brain injuries, their caregivers
- February 4, 2010
- The Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services and the Brain Injury Association are sponsoring public forums to develop a five-year strategic plan for the coordination and allocation of limited resources to help people with traumatic brain injury.
- Gill not relying heavily on junior college players
- February 4, 2010
- If Kansas University’s 2010 recruiting class is any indication, fans of the program shouldn’t expect to see an abundance of junior college players on the team’s roster in coming years.
- Style scout: Margaret Perkins-McGuinness
- February 4, 2010 in print edition on A6
- People say I look like Kristin (Davis) from “Sex and the City” …
- Gary Bedore’s Kansas basketball notebook
- February 4, 2010 in print edition on B4
- Cole Aldrich huffed and puffed his way to 16 points and 14 rebounds in 35 minutes Wednesday night.
- This had odd air about it
- February 4, 2010 in print edition on B1
- From the coach to the veteran players, members of the Kansas University basketball team repeatedly have made it clear the No. 1 ranking thrills them not in the slightest in February.
- Rocky Mountain sigh
- KU wins despite FT woes
- February 4, 2010 in print edition on B1
- Sherron Collins pinpointed the reason for Kansas University’s abysmal free-throw shooting late Wednesday night in Coors Events Center.
- Pump patrol
- February 4, 2010 in print edition on A3
- The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.37 at several stations.
- KU soccer adds five
- February 4, 2010 in print edition on B3
- The Kansas University soccer team announced four signings and the addition of a walk-on Wednesday.
- A&M halts Missouri’s home streak
- February 4, 2010 in print edition on B2
- Men’s Big 12 basketball roundup.
- Gears of War: Bicycles and mallets collide in Scary Larry Bike Polo
- February 4, 2010 in print edition on A6
- While most sports enthusiasts will be turning their gaze toward Vancouver next week, they should look no further than their backyards for some intense athletic competition…
- Pace of giving slows for Haiti relief effort
- February 4, 2010 in print edition on A2
- In the three weeks since a catastrophic earthquake hit Haiti, the American public has donated more than $644 million for relief efforts — yet already there’s concern that the generosity will fade even as dire needs persist.
- Buffs lament missed chances
- Colorado’s biggest problem: rushed shots
- February 4, 2010 in print edition on B5
- Before Wednesday, Colorado had never taken a No. 1-ranked team to overtime.
- LHS bowlers sweep meet
- February 4, 2010 in print edition on B3
- The Lawrence High varsity boys and girls bowling teams swept Wednesday’s Olathe Northwest triangular at Mission Lanes in Olathe.
- Colleges ink local standouts
- Free State, Lawrence High players sign letters of intent
- February 4, 2010 in print edition on B3
- Wednesday was national signing day for high school athletes across the country, and plenty of competitors who call Lawrence home got in on the act.
- Our town sports
- February 4, 2010 in print edition on B2
- Area sports for the week.
- All things considered, Gill thrilled with first class
- February 4, 2010 in print edition on B1
- After spending a large portion of his introductory news conference detailing his intentions to make recruiting the highest of priorities, first-year Kansas University football coach Turner Gill took the first step this week in making good on that promise.
- Parents willingly gave children to missionaries
- February 4, 2010 in print edition on A2
- Desperate parents in this struggling village perched above Haiti’s earthquake-flattened capital said they gave their children away willingly, trusting the American missionaries who promised to take them to a better life.
- Government to pay more than half of U.S. health costs
- February 4, 2010 in print edition on A2
- For all the hue and cry over a government takeover of health care, it’s happening anyway.
- Virgin auctions herself to pay tuition
- February 4, 2010 in print edition on A2
- A New Zealand teenager who says she auctioned her virginity online for $32,000 to raise tuition money did not break any laws but it might be risky for her to follow through on the deal, police warned Wednesday.
- Vegetative brains show signs of awareness
- February 4, 2010 in print edition on A2
- Scientists have detected glimmers of awareness in some vegetative brain-injury patients and have even communicated with one of them — findings that push the boundaries of how to assess and care for such people.
- Obama’s election plan for Democrats: Lead
- February 4, 2010 in print edition on A2
- In a blunt election prescription for his own skittish party, President Barack Obama on Wednesday implored Democratic leaders to swing big, be honest with an angry public and expose any obstructionism by Republicans.
- Suspects in bombing of U.S. troops arrested
- February 4, 2010 in print edition on A2
- Authorities have detained 35 suspects in connection with a suicide car bombing that killed three U.S. soldiers in northwest Pakistan who were part of a little-publicized mission to train local forces to fight the Taliban and al-Qaida, police said today.
- 20 people arrested in meth sweep
- February 4, 2010 in print edition on B10
- An eight-month investigation has led to charges against 20 people allegedly involved in manufacturing and distributing methamphetamine in southeast Kansas.
- No sharing roadwork bill
- February 4, 2010 in print edition on A10
- Douglas County commissioners won’t be pumping $277,715 into an upcoming rebuilding of Kasold Drive — at least not directly, and certainly not right now.
- ‘30 Rock’ returns to mother issues
- February 4, 2010 in print edition on A9
- Tonight’s “30 Rock” (8:30 p.m., NBC) returns to its theme of mothers and strong female role models.
- People in the news
- February 4, 2010 in print edition on A9
- People in the news for February 4, 2010.
- Horoscope for February 4, 2010
- February 4, 2010 in print edition on A9
- This year, you will move in a new direction and do something quite differently. Others could be taken aback by your innovative behavior. You could be changing your views as you assume more responsibility. Your fire and get-up-and-go often can challenge others, if single or attached. Use diplomacy. Scorpio pushes you into the limelight.
- Lawrence man arrested after assault with meat thermometer
- February 4, 2010 in print edition on A4
- A 58-year-old Lawrence resident was arrested Wednesday afternoon on charges of aggravated assault.
- On the move for Rock Chalk Revue
- Variety show by greek community to benefit United Way
- February 4, 2010 in print edition on A3
- Organizers of the Kansas University greek community’s annual variety show to benefit charity hope to raise more than $70,000 for the United Way.
- KU graduate in line for attorney post
- February 4, 2010 in print edition on A3
- An Overland Park attorney who specializes in employment discrimination cases confirmed on Wednesday that he is being vetted for the top federal law enforcement job in Kansas.
- Cancer Center hires radiation specialist
- KU Med Center alumnus to assist with obtaining national designation
- February 4, 2010 in print edition on A3
- A radiation oncology specialist is returning home to Kansas University on Feb. 15 to assist with its National Cancer Institute designation.
- America ties destiny to demographics
- February 4, 2010 in print edition on A5
- On Day One of his vow to take “meaningful steps to rein in our debt,” Barack Obama asked Congress to freeze portions of discretionary domestic spending. This would follow an astonishing permanent expansion: Republicans on the House Budget Committee say appropriations bills Obama has signed, along with his stimulus spending, have increased discretionary domestic spending 84 percent. He almost certainly will not keep his promise to veto spending bills when Congress, as it almost certainly will, largely disregards his request.
- Admission fee
- February 4, 2010 in print edition on A5
- My wife and I went to the Lawrence Home Show last Friday evening and arrived just as the wind was starting to swirl the snow around us. After we found a parking place and went inside we were surprised to find a sign that said “Admittance $5.”
- Invest in schools
- February 4, 2010 in print edition on A5
- To the editor: Instead of closing our schools, let’s reinvest in them. Instead of consolidating schools in order to attain a “financial efficiency,” let’s retain our neighborhood schools as a commitment to educational efficiency.
- Reform not dead
- February 4, 2010 in print edition on A5
- To the editor: In response to Dr. Steven Bruner’s letter (Public Forum, Jan. 29), I would first like to say I don’t agree with the “Sunday morning pundits” that health care reform is dead. Overwhelming percentages of Americans disapprove of the current version of reform, but given today’s political landscape it would not surprise me to see the administration attempt to impose their will anyway.
- Tax accountability
- February 4, 2010 in print edition on A5
- Sustainable, definition: meeting needs for an indefinite period of time without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. It’s time we put “sustainability” into government. It’s sure not there now.
- Public right
- Laws that shield reporters from disclosing information actually shield the public’s right to a free news media.
- February 4, 2010 in print edition on A5
- A case unfolding in Dodge City is about more than a reporter’s right; it’s about the right of American citizens to have a news media that operates without government interference.
- Style scout: Anson Stancliffe
- February 4, 2010 in print edition on A6
- I play Dungeons & Dragons. We play on Thursdays now. Also, I have a girlfriend…
- 100 years ago: Shooting of Lawrence man by police found to be justified
- February 4, 2010
- From the Lawrence Daily World for Feb. 4, 1910: An investigation into the shooting of John Gray by policeman Jim Pine has found that the shooting was justifiable and the county attorney says there is no doubt of its justification. It was a domestic situation and witnesses said Gray shot at Pine first. No arrests or penalties are planned.
- 40 years ago: Watson to work on several issues facing city
- February 4, 2010 in print edition on A5
- Among the top issues facing new city manager Buford Watson in the months just ahead were location of a new city landfill, activation of a police-community relations program. getting better-acquainted with the planning staff and “getting a handle” on the financial situation of Lawrence.
- 25 years ago: Proposed student financial aid cut concerns administrators
- February 4, 2010
- Kansas University administrators said some students would be forced out of college by President Reagan’s proposal to cut by 27 percent the funding for federal student financial aid programs. Chancellor Gene Budig said the potential $2.3 billion cut could become “a tragedy” for many in Kansas.
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- Kansas tax act most regressive in nation May 27, 2012 · 255 comments
- U.S. military sees new appreciation May 28, 2012 · 30 comments
- Blog: Reasonable Gun Laws May 18, 2012 · 40 comments
- On the street: How did you spend your Memorial Day? May 28, 2012 · 26 comments
- Remove politics, and redistricting map falls in line May 27, 2012 · 39 comments
- Sound Off: How much does the city’s transit system collect in fares compared with how much it costs May 27, 2012 · 130 comments
- Tax gamble May 26, 2012 · 81 comments
- God, marriage May 25, 2012 · 193 comments
- Poll: Do you support Gov. Sam Brownback's income tax cuts? May 23, 2012 · 85 comments
- Thread of pain ran through Jackson’s career June 28, 2009
- Kansas tax act most regressive in nation May 27, 2012
- Friends mourn Lynn Bretz, former voice of KU May 28, 2012
- KU’s Elijah Johnson cautious at camp May 29, 2012
- Kansas football scouring country May 29, 2012
- Hilltop executive director Pat Pisani stepping down May 28, 2012
- Fraternal reorder: Clubs, lodges face dwindling membership in modern world January 10, 2010
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- Book helps family heal after tragedy May 28, 2012
