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The Rev. John Schmeidler ignites some palm fronds in front of school children from St. John Catholic School, 1208 Ky. The palms, which were used in last year’s Palm Sunday services, were burned to make ashes for today’s Ash Wednesday services

Free State's Brett Frantz (15) pursues an opponent toward the FSHS bench during a second-half press of the Firebirds 34-47 loss against Shawnee Mission West at West, Tuesday night

Free State's Eric Watson (21) gets blocked by Derrian Henderson of Shawnee Mission in the Firebirds 47-34 loss at Shawnee Mission West Tuesday night

Free State's Brett Frantz (15) for Free State scores on a layup from beneath the basket during the Firebirds 34-47 loss against Shawnee Mission West Tuesday night

Free State's Josh May (34) gets hit by an opponent during the Firebirds game against Shawnee Mission West at West, Tuesday night

LHS sophomore Marcus Ray (5) skies for two in the fourth quarter Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010 during the Lawrence and Shawnee Mission South boys game in Overland Park

Senior Anthony Buffalomeat (31) drives late in the fourth quarter Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010 during the Lawrence and Shawnee Mission South boys game in Overland Park

LHS junior KJ Pritchard (23) looks to find an open spot Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010 during the Lawrence and Shawnee Misson South boys game in Overland Park

Sophomore Michael McCabe, left, tries to get pass Alex Moyer in fourth quarter action Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010 during the Lawrence and Shawnee Mission South boys game in Overland Park

LHS sophomore Marcus Ray (5) goes for the rebound late in the fourth quarter Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010 during the Lawrence and Shawnee Mission South boys game in Overland Park

LHS sophomore Marcus Ray (5) slips behind Dylan Christie (34) before going up for two at the end of the third quarter Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010 during the Lawrence and Shawnee Mission South boys game in Overland Park

LHS senior Jake Johnson gets up to the basket for two in the third quarter Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010 during the Lawrence and Shawnee Mission South boys game in Overland Park

February is American Heart Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of disability

LHS senior Haley Parker (25) drives to the basket in the second half Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010 during the Lawrence and Shawnee Mission South girls game in Overland Park

LHS senior Abbie Ramos (31) is triple teamed as she gets the rebound in the second half Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010 during the Lawrence and Shawnee Mission South girls game in Overland Park

LHS senior Shelby Miller (22) tries to get the ball from Megan Murray (3) in second half action Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010 during the Lawrence and Shawnee Mission South girls game in Overland Park

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Lawrence High girls vs. Shawnee Mission South

Lawrence High boys vs. Shawnee Mission South

Downtown Mardi Gras Parade

3rd annual Mardi Gras in Kansas parade

Jayhawk memorabilia collection

Pomp preparations

Polls

How would you rate the temperature at your workplace?

Poll results

Response	Percent
It’s too cold		46%
It’s just right		26%
It’s too hot		17%
I don’t work		9%
Total	670

Do you support Kansas having a primary seat belt law, meaning law enforcement can pull someone over simply for not wearing a seat belt?

Poll results

Response	Percent
Yes.		50%
No.		46%
Don’t care.		3%
Total	214

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Lead stories

12:00 a.m.

FINAL: Marcus Morris rescues KU late in 59-54 victory over No. 24 Texas A&M: By Jesse Newell; 7:08 p.m., February 15, 2010 Updated 11:08 p.m.; Saddled with four fouls, the Kansas sophomore made crucial plays down the stretch to help KU end the game on a 7-0 run.

Video: GameDay Cram Session: Texas A&M
Photo gallery: KU vs. Texas A&M
Poll: Which of KU’s remaining road games will be the toughest challenge for the Jayhawks?
Poll: Who was KU’s first-half MVP against Texas A&M?
Poll: Will KU go a perfect 16-0 in conference play?
Audio clips: 2010 KU-Texas A&M
Chat: KU-Texas A&M pregame

6:00 a.m.

KU overcomes Collins’ struggles: By Tom Keegan; February 16, 2010 in print edition on 1B; The second half was about to start when Bob Knight, a member of the media now working games as a color commentator for ESPN, said he wouldn’t start Sherron Collins to open the half because he had been a negative for Kansas, especially offensively, in the first half.

Video: Kansas holds off Aggies
Photo gallery: KU vs. Texas A&M
Poll: Will KU go a perfect 16-0 in conference play?
Audio clips: 2010 KU-Texas A&M

10:00 a.m.

Authorities, drivers still face numerous headaches after weekend pileups: By Mark Fagan; 1:26 p.m., February 15, 2010 Updated 7:04 p.m.; Kansas Highway Patrol troopers were busy Monday counting up the dozens of cars involved in multiple Sunday afternoon accidents in the Kansas City metro area, including a pileup involving more than 30 cars on Interstate 70, east of Lawrence.

Video: Accidents close I-70, strand motorists
Video: Sunday pile-up causing continuing confusion
Photo gallery: Multi-car pile-up strands motorists on I-70

2:00 p.m.

Budget talks don’t feel so good: By George Diepenbrock; February 16, 2010 in print edition on 1A; A group of parents who don’t want the Lawrence school board to close any elementary schools because of a $5 million budget deficit came out in force again at a public forum at Southwest Junior High School on Monday night.

Video: Elementary closings focus of School Board forum
On the street: What do you think of a plan to reduce the number of nurses in Lawrence schools?
Special coverage: School closings on the line in Lawrence

6:00 p.m.

Higher ed leaders told to collaborate more: By Scott Rothschild; 5:10 p.m., February 15, 2010 Updated 5:11 p.m. in print edition on 3A; “You can deliver a better product probably at a reduced price by working together,” said state Rep. Joe McLeland, R-Wichita.

Video: University leaders ask legislators to avoid cuts

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Carolyn Davis’ near-perfect night propels KU women: J-W Staff Reports; 10:32 p.m., February 16, 2010 Updated 12:00 a.m. in print edition on B1; Kansas freshman forward Carolyn Davis scored 28 points on perfect 10-for-10 shooting from the floor and 8-for-8 shooting from the free-throw line, helping the Kansas women to a 79-72 road victory over Colorado in Boulder, Colo., on Tuesday night.
KU alerts students to armed robbery near student recreation center: LJWorld.com staff reports; 08:17 p.m., February 16, 2010 Updated 12:00 a.m. in print edition on A4; A report of an armed robbery near Kansas University’s Student Recreation Center has prompted the university to send out an alert to its students and staff warning them to stay away from the area.
State Sen. Tom Holland, who represents part of Lawrence, to announce candidacy for governor: By Scott Rothschild; 06:25 p.m., February 16, 2010 Updated 06:58 p.m. in print edition on A1; State Sen. Tom Holland, a Democrat representing Lawrence and eastern Douglas County, as well as Jefferson and Leavenworth counties, will announce Wednesday that he intends to run for governor this year.
Senate OKs proposed amendment to eliminate voting disqualification language: By Scott Rothschild; 05:43 p.m., February 16, 2010 Updated 05:43 p.m.; The Kansas Constitution currently states: “The legislature may, by law, exclude persons from voting because of mental illness or commitment to a jail or penal institution.”
KU looks at making changes to its academic calendar: By Andy Hyland; February 16, 2010 in print edition on A3; A Kansas University panel has given its approval to a new calendar with four fewer academic days in the school year.
KU reports increase in research funding, spending on campus: By Andy Hyland; February 16, 2010 in print edition on A5; As Kansas University officials announced an uptick in research expenses during the last academic year, KU is looking for new ways to continue that momentum.
Three Kansas football players invited to NFL Combine: By Dugan Arnett; February 16, 2010 in print edition on B1; Former Kansas University football players Dezmon Briscoe, Kerry Meier and Darrell Stuckey have each been invited to participate in the NFL Combine, held Feb. 24 through March 5 in Indianapolis, Ind., the school announced Tuesday.
Renewable energy bill clears House committee: By Scott Rothschild; 02:15 p.m., February 16, 2010 Updated 02:15 p.m.; House Bill 2663 would allow local governments to set up energy management districts to issue bonds that could be used by property owners for energy improvements.
Kansas Union brimming with flock of Jayhawks from Lawrence man’s collection: 80-year-old’s hobby stems from childhood; By Andy Hyland; February 16, 2010 in print edition on A1; Bud Jennings, longtime Lawrence carpet store owner, has brought his flock of more than 1,000 Jayhawks to the Kansas Union, where they’re on display on the second and fourth floors.
College students lobby against budget cuts: By Scott Rothschild; 12:06 p.m., February 16, 2010 Updated 12:17 p.m. in print edition on A6; The students said recent cuts of 12 percent, or more than $100 million to higher education have led to larger classes, fewer course offerings, and and a decrease in campus jobs for students.
Kansas Senate takes up bill to ban texting while driving: By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer; 11:37 a.m., February 16, 2010 Updated 12:00 a.m. in print edition on A3; A bill endorsed by a Senate committee would make it a crime in Kansas to drive while texting.
Police release information on hit-and-run victim: Woman, 33, was treated and released at LMH; By Jesse Fray; 11:00 a.m., February 16, 2010 Updated 12:00 a.m. in print edition on A4; Lawrence police released the name of a woman injured Saturday night when she was struck by a car in downtown Lawrence.
Couple injured in domestic dispute taken to hospital: By Jesse Fray; 10:57 a.m., February 16, 2010 Updated 12:00 a.m. in print edition on A4; A Lawrence woman was taken to a local hospital after she was reportedly beaten with a hammer Tuesday morning, police said.
Senate majority leader still hasn’t scheduled debate on repeal of death penalty: Associated Press; February 16, 2010; A bill repealing Kansas’ death penalty law remains stalled in the Senate.
State committee considering applying sales tax to residential utility bills: Associated Press; February 16, 2010; A Kansas House committee has been asked to reject a plan to impose the state’s sales tax on residential utility bills.
Kansas House considers bill to move city, school board elections to coincide with state and national races: Associated Press; February 16, 2010; A House committee is considering a bill that would move local elections to the same days as elections for national and state votes.
House endorses creating Kansas efficiency task force: Reject measure to privatize parts of state government; Associated Press; 07:49 a.m., February 16, 2010 Updated 05:03 p.m.; Two proposals designed to help make Kansas government more efficient have met with different fates in the state House.
Senate panel endorses primary seat belt law for Kansas: Bill allows law enforcement to pull someone over simply for not wearing seat belt; Associated Press; 07:34 a.m., February 16, 2010 Updated 05:02 p.m.; A bill strengthening Kansas’ seat belt law has won first-round approval in the state Senate.
Gary Bedore’s KU notebook: By Gary Bedore; February 16, 2010 in print edition on B5; News, notes and numbers from KU’s 59-55 victory at College Station, Texas.
KU overcomes Collins’ struggles: By Tom Keegan; February 16, 2010 in print edition on B1; The second half was about to start when Bob Knight, a member of the media now working games as a color commentator for ESPN, said he wouldn’t start Sherron Collins to open the half because he had been a negative for Kansas, especially offensively, in the first half.
St. Patrick’s Day fundraising events scheduled: By Jake Lerman; February 16, 2010 in print edition on A6; Several fundraising events — including a charity benefit auction on Feb. 27 — are among festivities scheduled during the next month to raise money for five local nonprofit organizations.
Turgeon dejected: A&M coach: ‘I thought we had ‘em’; By Jesse Newell; February 16, 2010 in print edition on B4; Kansas University’s basketball players aren’t talking much yet about the possibility of going unbeaten in the Big 12 Conference. Texas A&M coach Mark Turgeon did it for them following the Aggies’ 59-54 loss Monday night.
Jayhawks survive another close call: By Gary Bedore; February 16, 2010 in print edition on B1; Mark Turgeon, who passed Bill Self in a Reed Arena hallway on the way to the interview room, didn’t try to mask his disappointment as he briefly visited with the head coach of his alma mater’s basketball team late Monday night.
Sen. Bayh joins roster of politicians leaving D.C.: Associated Press; February 16, 2010 in print edition on A1; Monday’s stunning announcement by Sen. Evan Bayh that he’s retiring from a Congress he says he no longer loves makes him the latest to flee Washington as many voters seem furious about the country’s economic malaise and poised to take it out on incumbents.
Budget talks don’t feel so good: Closing schools, cutting programs both painful; By George Diepenbrock; February 16, 2010 in print edition on A1; A group of parents who don’t want the Lawrence school board to close any elementary schools because of a $5 million budget deficit came out in force again at a public forum at Southwest Junior High School on Monday night.
Clinton: Iran becoming military dictatorship: Associated Press; February 16, 2010 in print edition on A2; Iran is increasingly acquiring the attributes of a “military dictatorship,” Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton asserted repeatedly Monday, pointing to how the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has grabbed ever-larger chunks of the country’s economic, military and political life.
Fears of another quake make residents uneasy: Associated Press; February 16, 2010 in print edition on A2; Hundreds of houses that survived Haiti’s killer quake still stand empty even as quake victims desperate for shelter crowd the streets. The reason is fear: Nobody is quite sure they can withstand another quake.
Kenneth Starr named president of Baylor: Associated Press; February 16, 2010 in print edition on A2; Baylor University named former Clinton White House nemesis Kenneth Starr its new president on Monday, saying the one-time independent prosecutor’s Christian ideals and experience heading a law school made him the ideal candidate to lead the world’s largest Baptist university.
Husband: Prof. went to range before shooting: Associated Press; February 16, 2010 in print edition on A2; The husband of an Alabama professor accused of fatally shooting three colleagues said Monday that the couple went to a shooting range recently, but that he didn’t know where she got the gun she used for practice.
Whippet gets fast start at America’s top dog show: By Ben Walker - Associated Press Writer; February 16, 2010 in print edition on A2; Chanel loves to chase birds and tennis balls. Now this lean whippet is running after a bigger prize.
Taliban step up attacks in besieged Afghan town: By Alfred de Montesquiou - Associated Press Writer; February 16, 2010 in print edition on A2; Taliban fighters stepped up counterattacks against Marines and Afghan soldiers in the militant stronghold of Marjah, slowing the allied advance to a crawl despite Afghan government claims that the insurgents are broken and on the run.
34 deaths alleged in Toyotas since 2000, U.S. data show: By Ken Thomas - Associated Press Writer; February 16, 2010 in print edition on A10; Complaints of deaths connected to sudden acceleration in Toyota vehicles have surged in recent weeks, with the alleged death toll reaching 34 since 2000, according to new consumer data gathered by the government.
How To Help: Habitat seeks volunteers with communications skills: Staff Reports; February 16, 2010 in print edition on A4; Lawrence Habitat for Humanity is looking for additional members for its Communications Committee.
Kansas’ Carolyn Davis tapped freshman of week: J-W Staff Reports; February 16, 2010 in print edition on B3; Kansas University freshman forward Carolyn Davis was tapped Big 12 Freshman of the Week for the second time in the last three weeks, as announced by the league office Monday.
Ozawkie man remains hospitalized after accident: Staff reports; February 16, 2010 in print edition on A4; A 40-year-old Ozawkie man who was involved in a fatality accident last week in Jefferson County remained hospitalized Monday afternoon.
Barbee, KU golf in eighth place: February 16, 2010 in print edition on B3; Nate Barbee shot a pair of 76s to to lead Kansas University’s men’s golf team to a tie for eighth place after day one Monday at the Rice Intercollegiate.
Area hoops roundup: Eudora boys toppled: J-W Staff Reports; February 16, 2010 in print edition on B3; Justin Ballock scored 18 points, and Connor Scott and Drew Noble added 10 apiece, but the Eudora High boys fell on Monday at St. James Academy.
FSHS girls edged by Vikes: J-W Staff Reports; February 16, 2010 in print edition on B3; Chantay Caron’s 12 points weren’t enough for the Free State High girls basketball team on Monday, as it lost to Shawnee Mission West, 46-41.
Richmond men’s basketball team ranked: The Associated Press; February 16, 2010; Kansas State hasn’t been ranked this high in almost five decades. Richmond hasn’t been ranked in almost 25 years.
Big innings hurt K.C.’s Hochevar: The Associated Press; February 16, 2010; Luke Hochevar had some memorable games and forgettable starts in 2009 for the Kansas City Royals.
Pump patrol: LJWorld.com staff reports; February 16, 2010 in print edition on A3; The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.31 at several stations.
Sisters to deliver leadership lecture: Staff reports; February 16, 2010 in print edition on A3; Twins Janet and Mary Murguía, both Kansas University alumnae, are scheduled to deliver the 2010 Emily Taylor and Marilyn Stokstad Women’s Leadership Lecture.
Longtime KU professor dies: Staff reports; February 16, 2010 in print edition on A3; A longtime communications studies professor at Kansas University has died.
A night of dogs: comic, pampered and rescued: February 16, 2010 in print edition on A9; For the second straight night, dogs provide viewing alternatives to Winter Olympics action. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show (7 p.m., USA) concludes after three hours of competition with the announcement of the best in show.
People in the news: Associated Press; February 16, 2010 in print edition on A9; Production of the Fox network thriller “24” has been temporarily shut down so that star and executive producer Kiefer Sutherland can undergo surgery.
Oscar nominees gather for lunch: By David Germain - Associated Press Writer; February 16, 2010 in print edition on A9; Sandra Bullock spoke of maintaining a good work ethic for years to come. Woody Harrelson spoke of soldiers. Carey Mulligan spoke about bumping butts with Quentin Tarantino.
Horoscope for February 16, 2010: February 16, 2010 in print edition on A9; For Tuesday, Feb. 16: This year, you have an opportunity to stabilize your finances and create greater monetary flow and security. Your understanding of those in your immediate environment comes out frequently. If you are single, you will want to impress a new sweetie. If you are attached, dote on your significant other a little more often.
Dodge City casino gets off to a pretty good start: Associated Press; February 16, 2010 in print edition on B10; The first seven weeks of operations at the first state-owned casino in Kansas have caused cautious optimism for state gaming officials.
Doctor’s killer discusses militant views in 1996 video being released: Associated Press; February 16, 2010 in print edition on B10; An anti-abortion activist who in 1996 discussed anti-government militancy in an interview with Scott Roeder, the convicted killer of a Kansas abortion provider, is releasing that interview on video.
Mardi Gras on Mass.: Musical duo sows the seeds of New Orleans-style celebration: By Phil Cauthon; February 16, 2010; Let’s just get one thing out there up front: “Mardi Gras is not boobs and beads. That’s Bourbon Street schlock…”
40 years ago: 2 workers killed in construction accident downtown: February 16, 2010; Two workmen were killed when the scaffold on which they were working fell from near the top of the First National Bank building under construction at Ninth and Massachusetts. They were Clarence Earl Rogers, 52, and William Hedrick, 23, Spring Hill.
100 years ago: Church sees attendance surge: February 16, 2010; From the Lawrence Daily World for Feb. 16, 1910: It pays to advertise — even to advertise the services of a church. The Presbyterian Church says its attendance has set records since it recently began advertising its services and other churches are clearly considering doing the same.
25 years ago: Lawrence to seek Saturn facility: February 16, 2010; Although Lawrence was not in the running as a potential site for General Motors’ new Saturn division plant, four other Kansas cities with the help of the Kansas Department of Economic Development were due to make offers to GM. Lawrence was gearing up to get one of the satellite plants for the Kansas City area Saturn operation.
O’Neal is wrong: Tim Hamill, Lawrence; February 16, 2010 in print edition on A7; I have to take exception to Mike Hoeflich’s assertion that Kansas House Speaker Mike O’Neal did not step over the line when he represented plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the state of Kansas. O’Neal may not be “of counsel” for the state but he is a lawyer and he is a public official who is sworn to represent the best interest of the people of Kansas.
Sign of spring: Sue Reiske, Lawrence; February 16, 2010 in print edition on A7; In a town where it is said basketball is a religion, it’s often difficult for those of us raised in another faith. In the world of my childhood, “ball” had only one meaning: baseball.
Double Take: Be wary when dating former cheater: By Dr. Wes Crenshaw and Samantha Schwartz; February 16, 2010 in print edition on A6; I found out my boyfriend cheated on his last girlfriend. He says that it’s because of how she treated him. Is it true that once a guy is a cheat he’s always a cheat? I want to trust him, but I don’t want to get hurt.
Real debate: Stacey Wohlford, Lawrence; February 16, 2010 in print edition on A7; Lawrence citizens have repeatedly asked the school board for comprehensive budget information. Only summary reports are published on the district Web site, and the budget documents available at the district office are not current and contain numerous significant entries with vague descriptions like “miscellaneous.”
Iran reminiscent of failing Soviet Union: Trudy Rubin; February 16, 2010 in print edition on A7; I felt a sense of deja vu as I watched televised scenes of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad exhorting a huge crowd last week on the 31st anniversary of the Islamic revolution. Members of Iran’s “Green” opposition were hardly visible, leading many to conclude that the protest movement had been crushed.
Traffic foresight: Now is the time to take a broad look at how commercial development and traffic patterns will interact at a key intersection west of Lawrence.; J-W Editorials; February 16, 2010 in print edition on A7; State and local officials are right to take a proactive approach to planning for traffic and commercial development on Sixth Street near its intersection with the South Lawrence Trafficway west of Lawrence.

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