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12:00 a.m.

FINAL: Make it six! Kansas clinches share of Big 12 title with 81-68 victory over Oklahoma: By Jesse Newell; 7:04 p.m., February 22, 2010 Updated 11:48 p.m.; Xavier Henry led the Jayhawks with 23 points on 9-for-13 shooting.

Video: Kansas defeats Sooners, wins Big 12
Videos: KU vs. Oklahoma pregame
Photo gallery: KU vs. Oklahoma
Poll: What is KU’s toughest game left on the schedule?
Poll: If you could only pick one Jayhawk, which would you put on the first-team All-Big 12 roster?
Audio clips: 2010 KU-Oklahoma
Chat: KU-Oklahoma pregame

6:00 a.m.

Remarkably, Kansas has stayed the course: By Tom Keegan; February 23, 2010 in print edition on 1B; So many factors can derail a talented college basketball team.

Video: Kansas defeats Sooners, wins Big 12
Photo gallery: KU vs. Oklahoma
Poll: What is KU’s toughest game left on the schedule?
Poll: Will the KU men’s basketball team go undefeated in Big 12 regular season play?
Poll: If you could only pick one Jayhawk, which would you put on the first-team All-Big 12 roster?
Audio clips: 2010 KU-Oklahoma

10:00 a.m.

Emergency costs rise as North Lawrence construction lags: By Mark Fagan; February 22, 2010 in print edition on 1A; A fifth of emergency calls in North Lawrence come during times when an extra emergency crew is on duty in the neighborhood — a service that already has cost nearly twice what had been expected as delays continue at an intersection-reconstruction project.

Video: North Lawrence construction costing city
Source document: Fire Medical Summary for Extra Crew in North Lawrence

2:00 p.m.

Doctors donate $200,000 for new KU Medical Center simulation center: By Karrey Britt; February 22, 2010 in print edition on 3A; Kansas University Medical Center has received $200,000 for a new simulation center that would be equipped with mannequins and equipment representing a variety of medical conditions. It would include intensive care and surgical and emergency rooms, as well as areas where students meet with actors who portray patients.

6:00 p.m.

Dual roles: Twin brothers share bill as February ArtStars: By Lindsey Slater; February 23, 2010 in print edition on 6A; It takes two to make the Free State High School Thespian Club run right.

Video: February ArtStars: Nate and Ben Rosenbloom

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U.S. Highway 24 repairs to delay traffic Thursday in Topeka: By Mark Fagan; February 23, 2010 in print edition on A4; Pavement repairs will slow traffic Wednesday along a seven-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 24 through Topeka north of the Kansas River.
State house committee schedules hearing to consider hike to state alcohol tax: Additional revenue would help services for mentally ill, disabled; By Scott Rothschild; February 23, 2010 in print edition on A3; A House committee this week has scheduled a hearing for legislation to increase wholesale alcoholic beverage taxes and use that revenue to fill in budget holes for services for the mentally ill and disabled.
Royal Crest is the scene of benefit for area youth stricken with cancer: By Shaun Hittle; February 23, 2010 in print edition on A4; Family and friends are sponsoring a bowl-a-thon Sunday to benefit 4-year-old “Baby” Jay Souter, who is battling her second bout with cancer.
Antique show at fairgrounds to benefit area non-profits: By Shaun Hittle; February 23, 2010 in print edition on A3; The Lawrence Pilot Club will sponsor an antique show at the county fairgrounds this weekend.
Wildflower growth gains traction alongside roads, highways: Reduced maintenance, improved driver safety among advantages; By Mark Fagan; February 23, 2010 in print edition on A3; Governments are discovering that an environmentally friendly reduction in roadside mowing can spawn other benefits, including lower maintenance expenses and perhaps even improved driver safety.
Douglas County hosting two upcoming weather educational events: By Shaun Hittle; February 23, 2010 in print edition on B3; Two upcoming opportunities for the community to learn about weather.
Douglas County Bank hosts “Read Across America” event: By Shaun Hittle; February 23, 2010 in print edition on B8; Douglas County Bank will host a Read Across America event from 10 a.m. to noon March 6 at their branch at 4728 W. Sixth St.
Final “Bleeding Kansas” event planned for Lecompton: By Shaun Hittle; February 23, 2010 in print edition on B8; The final event in Lecompton’s “Bleeding Kansas” series is this weekend.
Kansas Senate committee ponders who’s in charge if the sheriff leaves office: By Scott Rothschild; February 23, 2010 in print edition on A5; There seems to be some conflict in state law on who is next in line if a sheriff leaves office or is forced out of the job.
City commission may back off school closing opposition: By Chad Lawhorn; February 23, 2010 in print edition on A1; As city commissioners get ready for their meeting this evening, there are signs that they may be backing off from their intent to send a letter asking the Lawrence school board to refrain from closing any school.
One defendant in federal meth case released from custody: By Jesse Fray; February 23, 2010 in print edition on A3; One of three men charged with methamphetamine trafficking after a raid last week at a home east of Lawrence has been released from custody, federal prosecutors said Tuesday.
Kansan says he didn’t know Haitian children still had parents: 01:08 p.m., February 23, 2010 Updated 05:43 p.m. in print edition on A4; A Kansas youth pastor and nine other American missionaries jailed in Haiti for trying to take children out of the earthquake-ravaged nation didn’t know the children still had parents, the pastor told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
Law enforcement conducts first of four fake ID stings in Lawrence: By Jesse Fray; 01:04 p.m., February 23, 2010 Updated 03:37 p.m. in print edition on A1; Local law enforcement agencies conducted the first of four planned fake ID stings in Lawrence on Monday night, the same night the Kansas University men’s basketball team played Oklahoma in front of a national TV audience.
Topeka resident dies from H1N1 flu virus, state health officer urges vaccination: By Karrey Britt; February 23, 2010 in print edition on A4; Kansas Department of Health and Environment announces that a 60-year-old Topeka man has died from H1N1 influenza. State health officer says it’s not too late to get vaccinated.
Statehouse Live: Concealed carry change proposed; Liquor tax increase to go before House committee: By Scott Rothschild; 09:09 a.m., February 23, 2010 Updated 01:24 p.m.; State Rep. Forrest Knox, R-Altoona, said Tuesday that placing a sign prohibiting concealed weapons in an unsecured facility can actually be dangerous.
K-State releases proposals for $8 million in budget cuts, $7 million new tuition revenue: Associated Press; February 23, 2010; Kansas State University President Kirk Schulz is proposing nearly $8 million in budget cuts in the next two years.
Kansas senators express strong support for creation of ‘rainy day fund’: Associated Press; 08:43 a.m., February 23, 2010 Updated 05:44 p.m. in print edition on B10; Members of a Kansas Senate panel expressed strong support Tuesday for a proposed amendment to the state constitution that would create a “rainy day” fund in the budget.
Kansas House committee set to debate Thursday whether federal government has become too intrusive: Associated Press; February 23, 2010; A Kansas House committee is taking up a states’ rights resolution declaring that the federal government has become too intrusive.
Remarkably, Kansas has stayed the course: By Tom Keegan; February 23, 2010 in print edition on B1; So many factors can derail a talented college basketball team.
A league of his own: KU wins Big 12; Collins sets mark; By Gary Bedore; February 23, 2010 in print edition on B1; Kansas University senior Sherron Collins planted a big kiss on the Big 12 championship trophy, then at the urging of his teammates, hoisted the hardware high over his head as he headed out the northwest tunnel, putting the finishing touches on a short but sweet celebration late Monday night in Allen Fieldhouse.
OU doomed by slow start: By Matt Tait; February 23, 2010 in print edition on B5; Monday’s 81-68 loss to top-ranked Kansas University was one of those games Oklahoma coach Jeff Capel would like to have back — at least the start.
Canada drops ‘Own the Podium’ quest: Associated Press; February 23, 2010 in print edition on B2; A full day later, the U.S. hockey victory over Canada was still reverberating at the Vancouver Olympics.
Terrorism suspect pleads guilty in plot: Associated Press; February 23, 2010 in print edition on A2; A former airport shuttle driver accused of buying beauty supplies to make bombs for an attack on New York City subways pleaded guilty Monday, admitting he agreed to conduct an al-Qaida-led “martyrdom operation” because of U.S. involvement in his native Afghanistan.
President’s health care proposal includes ‘Insurance Rate Authority’: J-W Wire Reports; February 23, 2010 in print edition on A1; President Barack Obama on Monday unveiled his 10-year, $1 trillion health plan, which would would bring health insurance to more than 31 million Americans who now lack it.
LMH offers program on stroke prevention: Staff reports; February 23, 2010 in print edition on B10; Lawrence Memorial Hospital is offering a free program about stroke prevention.
Double Take: Past columnists give advice on college: Wes Crenshaw and Samantha Schwartz; February 23, 2010 in print edition on A6; The last four Double Take co-authors come back for advice on making a successful transition to college.
Pump patrol: Staff reports; February 23, 2010 in print edition on A3; The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.44 at several stations.
Dual roles: Twin brothers share bill as February ArtStars: By Lindsey Slater; February 23, 2010 in print edition on A6; It takes two to make the Free State High School Thespian Club run right.
School board leans toward closures: By George Diepenbrock; February 23, 2010 in print edition on A1; A majority of Lawrence school board members on Monday night said they were at least willing to consider school closures as the district tries to cut $5 million before next school year.
Aldrich on championships: ‘It never gets old’: Jayhawks feather cap with another Big 12 title; By Jesse Newell; February 23, 2010 in print edition on A1; For the third-straight year, Kansas junior center Cole Aldrich found himself in the middle of a Big 12 trophy celebration with teammates.
UConn upsets Mountaineers: Associated Press; February 23, 2010 in print edition on B3; Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun opened the game with a technical foul, and West Virginia’s Bob Huggins ended it with two.
Free State bowlers finish in second: J-W Staff Reports; February 23, 2010 in print edition on B3; The Free State High boys and girls placed second Monday in a triangular at Ranch West Bowling Center.
KU splits baseball openers: J-W Staff Reports; February 23, 2010 in print edition on B3; Senior Cameron Selik earned his first victory of the season, holding Eastern Michigan to one run on two hits over six innings, to help the Kansas University baseball team defeat Eastern Michigan, 9-5, in the second game of a doubleheader Monday night at the Metrodome.
San Diego releases RB Tomlinson: Associated Press; February 23, 2010 in print edition on B2; The slashing, dazzling runs came less frequently. The yards didn’t pile up as easily as in previous seasons.
Toyota misled public about problems, Congress members say: By Peter Whoriskey and Frank Ahrens - The Washington Post; February 23, 2010 in print edition on A2; Congress members on Monday accused Toyota officials of making misleading public statements about the causes of its runaway cars and faulted federal safety regulators for conducting “cursory and ineffective” investigations because of a crippling lack of expertise.
Bipartisan jobs bill moves past Republican filibuster: By Andrew Taylor - Associated Press Writer; February 23, 2010 in print edition on A2; A bipartisan jobs bill cleared a GOP filibuster on Monday with critical momentum provided by the Senate’s newest Republican, Scott Brown of Massachusetts.
Cheney hospitalized after chest pains: Associated Press; February 23, 2010 in print edition on A2; Former Vice President Dick Cheney was hospitalized after experiencing chest pains Monday, an aide said.
Gene marker could aid cancer treatment: Associated Press; February 23, 2010 in print edition on A2; Blood tests derived from the DNA of cancer patients’ tumors will offer doctors a new way to determine whether the patients’ treatment has eliminated the disease, a study said.
NATO strike kills at least 21 in error: Associated Press; February 23, 2010 in print edition on A2; NATO jets mistakenly killed at least 21 people in central Afghanistan, Afghan officials said Monday, the deadliest attack on civilians in six months.
Horoscope for February 23, 2010: February 23, 2010 in print edition on A9; This year, you head in a new direction as some of the burdens of the past lighten up. You also might wonder at your luck as you begin a new luck cycle this year. If you are single, you could welcome a very special person into your life. If you are attached, the two of you could feel quite connected. Cancer brings out your feelings.
Canada drops ‘Own the Podium’ quest: The Associated Press; February 23, 2010 in print edition on B2; A full day later, the U.S. hockey victory over Canada was still reverberating at the Vancouver Olympics.
Powers leads KU golfers: J-W Staff Reports; February 23, 2010 in print edition on B3; Emily Powers fired a 1-over-par 73 to lead the Kansas University women’s golf team on a difficult second day at the Edwin Watts/Kiawah Island Classic on Monday.
San Diego releases RB Tomlinson: The Associated Press; February 23, 2010 in print edition on B2; The slashing, dazzling runs came less frequently. The yards didn’t pile up as easily as in previous seasons.
1st provost finalist visits KU: By Andy Hyland; February 23, 2010 in print edition on B10; The first finalist for Kansas University’s top academic leader told a public forum Monday that budget cuts at a state university shouldn’t be distributed across the board.
KU task force looks at ways to improve research: By Andy Hyland; February 23, 2010 in print edition on A3; A task force convened by Kansas University Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little is recommending new ways to upgrade the level of scholarly research being done at the school.
100 years ago: Citizens concentrate on town beautification: Staff reports; February 23, 2010 in print edition on A7; From the Lawrence Daily World for Feb. 23, 1910: As spring approaches, the idea of cleaning up and beautifying the town and the individual premises should be one of the foremost things in the minds of citizens. Much good was done with the last cleanup effort and we need to duplicate that for 1910. There are many worthwhile projects to consider.
40 years ago: Administration considering action after KU student group confiscates Kansan copies: Staff reports; February 23, 2010 in print edition on A7; Kansas University administrators called an emergency meeting to consider action after members of the KU Black Students Union confiscated copies of the University Daily Kansan on the campus — because there was material to which BSU members objected.
Athletic cuts: By Heather Rhodes - Lawrence; February 23, 2010 in print edition on A7; It is with great interest that I follow your reports on local school closings. After reviewing the “Prioritized Program Cuts” (as published on LJWorld.com), I found that there is no mention of eliminating 1) field trips, and/or 2) grade school physical education (the kids have recess every day).
One district: By Julie Kelemen - Lawrence; February 23, 2010 in print edition on A7; It is unfortunate that the whole school budget cuts issue has lost focus. This is not about one school or building or a community being lost. It is about how to make these cuts while minimizing the loss in education for all K-12 students. A building does not educate, nor does a building make a community. Teachers and parents educate, and a community is made by having a common interest. We may not agree on the means necessary to make the cuts, but I would hope that we are all interested in educating all children.
Valuable property: By Brad Wertz - Lawrence; February 23, 2010 in print edition on A7; Lawrence school district facility-closing ideas have failed to focus on the building with the greatest commercial value. Closed schools, when a buyer can be found, are generally sold at a loss. However, 110 McDonald Drive formerly housed businesses.
Bill Self fan: By Sue McDaniel - Lawrence; February 23, 2010 in print edition on A7; Once again Bill Self shows the definition of the word “class.” While out with friends from out of town we were lucky enough to exchange a few words and get his autograph on our friend’s purse. (She is a huge fan!)
Popularity contest?: Passing legislation that will be popular across Kansas isn’t necessarily bad.; J-W editorials; February 23, 2010 in print edition on A7; Since when is it a bad thing for state legislators to respond to a “popular” concern?
Success story: An outstanding Kansas University student is a pretty good advertisement for teaching arts and music in the public schools.; J-W Editorials; February 23, 2010 in print edition on A7; The story in Monday’s Journal-World about a young jazz musician at Kansas University is a reminder of how important arts and extracurricular programs can be for some public school students.
25 years ago: Texas man found guilty of attack on KU student: February 23, 2010; A county jury found a 22-year-old Fort Worth, Texas, man guilty of the March 23 rape and kidnapping of a 22-year-old Kansas University student. The jury had spent three hours in deliberation. The defendant had fled to Texas and had to be extradited. Sentencing was set for later.
As answers arrive, ‘Lost’ loses coherence: By Kevin McDonough; February 23, 2010 in print edition on A9; We’ve been told to expect plenty of “answers” on this final season of “Lost” (8 p.m., ABC). But what if the answers are lame?
People in the news: Associated Press; February 23, 2010 in print edition on A9; People in the news for February 23, 2010.

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