Also from January 8

Births

• Tiffany and Benjamin Copeland, Ozawkie, a girl.
• Alice and Matt Neuman, Lawrence, a boy.
• Tressa and Aaron Fischer, Topeka, a girl.

Obituaries

• Melvin Robert Davidson, Linwood
• Maria-Teresa Barbara Wisler Keane, Lawrence
• Robert David Holroyd, Leavenworth
• Gene Kraus, Tonganoxie
• Elizabeth Nelick Profeta, North Point, Fla.

On the street

• What is your favorite cold-weather comfort food?

Photos

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Photo galleries

Podcasts

• Press Conferences & Post-Game Interviews: KU coach Bill Self

Polls

Have you donated blood?

Poll results

Response	Percent
Yes.		75%
No.		25%
Total	44

In this economy, should a high school senior preparing for college attend a community college first before heading off to a four-year school?

Poll results

Response	Percent
Attend a community college first		56%
Head straight to a four-year school		32%
Not sure		10%
Total	1399

Videos

• The forecast for January 9 calls for a high of …
• The No. 1 KU basketball team will not face Tennessee’s …
• Eighty-three-year-old John Reber braved the bitter cold Thursday morning and …
• It’s cold and dark and dreary, but that doesn’t mean …
• KU hosted an indoor home track meet Friday at the …
• The KU women’s basketball team is seeking a trend-changing victory …
• Cold weather caused several water main breaks around Lawrence on …
• Your car might face fewer frustration-causing, alignment-adjusting, tire-swallowing pavement fissures …
• Three Canadians spoke Friday afternoon during a panel discussion on …
• Lawrence police have identified a 30-year-old Lawrence man as the …
• The National Institute of Standards and Technology Construction Grant Program …
• Winds decrease as we head into tonight, out of the …
• It’s going to be a windy and very cold afternoon …
• Passing clouds will be possible today, with a slight chance …
• Friday’s commute will be extremely cold, but the roads will …

All stories

Canadians tout health system during panel discussion in Lawrence

By Karrey Britt

January 8, 2010 in print edition on A4

Canadians described their single-payer health care system as one that works. “I love it. I wouldn’t change it for anything,” said Dale Kuyek, a licensed practical nurse in Saskatchewan.

Cold temperatures pose special challenges for gas, water supplies

Roofs can be strained by excess snow as well

By George Diepenbrock

January 8, 2010 in print edition on A1

On Friday, Lawrence residents did their best to carry on with life, even as the thermometer barely crept above zero.

Attorney general wants to limit robo-calls

By Scott Rothschild

January 8, 2010 in print edition on A4

Unwanted robo-calls would be banned under a measure proposed Friday by Attorney General Steve Six.

TherapyWorks to host free seminar on treatment of dizziness

January 8, 2010

TherapyWorks will be hosting a free seminar on “Treatment and Balance of Dizziness.” The event will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, at TherapyWorks, 1311 Wakarusa Drive, Suite 1000

State health officer reiterates vaccination after 52-year-old Kansan dies from H1N1

By Karrey Britt

January 8, 2010 in print edition on A4

A 52-year-old man from southwest Kansas has died from the H1N1 flu virus. The man did not have any underlying health conditions that placed him at greater risk for severe complications of influenza.

Man accused of killing George Tiller will be allowed to present evidence of his beliefs

Still prohibited from using so-called ‘necessity defense’

By Roxana Hegeman - Associated Press Writer

01:00 p.m., January 8, 2010 Updated 11:11 p.m. in print edition on B8

A judge says he will allow the man accused of killing a Kansas abortion provider to present evidence of his honest belief that the killing was necessary.

Police identify suspect in Orchards Drug robbery, seek public’s help in locating

By George Diepenbrock

January 8, 2010 in print edition on A4

Lawrence police have identified a 30-year-old Lawrence man as the suspect in a robbery on Tuesday of Orchards Drug, 1410 Kasold Drive.https://admin.6newslawrence.com/media/photo/

Freddy’s Frozen Custard seeks to fill old Sheridan’s site at 23rd and Iowa

Pines International, Grace Evangelical also among Lawrence development filings

By Chad Lawhorn

January 8, 2010 in print edition on A3

Officials with Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers have filed a site plan with the city’s planning department to open a new restaurant at the site of the former Sheridan’s Frozen Custard, 2030 W. 23rd St.

Report: Four suspended Tennessee players will miss Sunday’s game against KU

J-W Staff Reports

11:18 a.m., January 8, 2010 Updated 01:05 p.m.

Four Tennessee basketball players — Tyler Smith, Melvin Goins, Cameron Tatum and Brian Williams — will not play in Sunday’s game against Kansas, according to GoVolsExtra.com.

Water line break reported on 23rd Street; earlier break affected water service at KU

By George Diepenbrock

11:15 a.m., January 8, 2010 Updated 04:10 p.m.

Motorists on 23rd Street should expect delays Friday afternoon.

Brownback raised more than $1.5 million in 2009 for gubernatorial campaign

Associated Press

10:49 a.m., January 8, 2010 Updated 12:58 p.m. in print edition on A4

Kansas Sen. Sam Brownback’s campaign for governor raised more than $1.53 million in cash contributions last year, the campaign reported Friday.

Sunflower Broadband experiences outage

Staff reports

09:29 a.m., January 8, 2010 Updated 10:42 p.m. in print edition on A3

Many Sunflower Broadband customers were without some of their favorite channels Friday morning.

Alabama unanimous No. 1 in final AP poll

J-W Staff Reports

January 8, 2010

Alabama received all 60 first-place votes in the final Associated Press football ranking released Friday morning.

New Kansas group calls on Legislature to consider tax hike

By Scott Rothschild

07:55 a.m., January 8, 2010 Updated 04:30 p.m. in print edition on A1

A coalition of health care and education groups on Friday said state budget cuts have caused serious harm to Kansas and called on legislators to consider tax increases to bridge the revenue shortfall.

BCS chief: System works

Associated Press

January 8, 2010 in print edition on B2

The new BCS executive director officially began his tenure Thursday by saying the often-criticized postseason represents a consensus among the 120 schools that play major college football.

Icy weather has beneficial side, too

By Mark Fagan

January 8, 2010 in print edition on A4

Old Man Winter’s rage actually provides comfort for area crops, kills off warm-weather pests and boosts hopeful optimism for floral success this spring.

Astronomers say we may find other Earth-like planets within the decade

By Seth Borenstein - Associated Press Writer

January 8, 2010 in print edition on C3

Astronomers say they are on the verge of finding planets like Earth orbiting other stars, a key step in determining whether we are alone in the universe.

Net Worth: Techno-heavy holidays salvaged by batch of weird books

By Jon Niccum

January 8, 2010 in print edition on C1

Overwhelmed by the invasiveness of iPhones, MacBooks and Nintendo DS players favored by my family, I vowed to stop the madness.

Capitol Federal vice president retires

Staff reports

January 8, 2010 in print edition on B7

John B. Dicus, chairman of Capitol Federal Savings, Topeka, announces the retirement of vice president/branch manager Joe Oberzan on Jan. 19. An open house will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday at the bank’s west Lawrence branch, 1025 Iowa.

Fleetwood Mac and Chocolate Cheese

On the eve of local tribute shows to Fleetwood Mac and Ween, we offer this handy guide

By Richard Gintowt

January 8, 2010

UPDATE: Everywhere (A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac) is CANCELLED. But “Don’t Stop” thinking about the Ween Tribute!

Unwrapping the past: Manhattan artist Lynda Andrus connects with childhood through assemblage

By Phil Cauthon

January 8, 2010 in print edition on C1

For the last decade or so, Andrus’ go-to medium has been the wax-coated paper everyone else throws away - Starbursts, Tootsie Rolls, Tootsie Roll Pops, Dubble Bubble, Bit-O-Honey - any colorful wrapper from a retro candy fits her palate…

Wind chill readings below zero; some area roads snowpacked

LJWorld.com staff reports

12:00 a.m., January 8, 2010 Updated 05:00 a.m.

A Wind Chill Warning is in effect through Saturday morning.

Reed on trey: ‘It’s my job’

Junior excited big three key to Kansas’ narrow victory over Cornell

By Gary Bedore

January 8, 2010 in print edition on B1

Tyrel Reed pumped his fist, pounded his chest and jumped high in the air after hitting perhaps the biggest shot of his three-year Kansas University basketball career. The Jayhawks’ junior combo guard was all fired up after accepting a pass from Sherron Collins and swishing a three-pointer to give KU a 61-60 lead with 3:55 left in Wednesday’s 71-66 home victory over gritty Cornell.

No decision on Vols players

J-W Staff and Wire Reports

January 8, 2010 in print edition on B3

Tennessee basketball coach Bruce Pearl said Thursday that no official decision has been made on the status of four players for Sunday’s game against Kansas.

High Tide: Longhorns lose McCoy, national title

The Associated Press

January 8, 2010 in print edition on B1

Eryk Anders forced a fumble on his blindside sack of Texas backup quarterback Garrett Gilbert with 3:02 left Thursday night to help the top-ranked Crimson Tide hold on for a 37-21 victory in the BCS title game — a victory that figured to be much easier when Alabama knocked out Colt McCoy early in the first quarter.

Déjà vu all over again

By Bill Mayer

January 8, 2010 in print edition on B1

Almost daily I renew my respect for the observer who noted that “the more things change, the more they stay the same.” Take college football, university governance, money, personal conflicts, faculty input, name your own poison … it’s all happened at one school after another, including our own Kansas University — would you believe it, 100 years ago right now?

Suspect in plant shooting believed dead

Associated Press

January 8, 2010 in print edition on A2

A disgruntled worker embroiled in a pension dispute with his company showed up at the plant and opened fire Thursday, killing three people and wounding five before apparently killing himself.

Gates to stay on at Pentagon

Associated Press

January 8, 2010 in print edition on A2

Defense Secretary Robert Gates, a holdover from the Bush administration, will remain in his Cabinet post for at least another year, his spokesman said Thursday.

Nigerian may have met radical cleric

Associated Press

January 8, 2010 in print edition on A2

Yemen on Thursday provided the most comprehensive account yet of contacts between al-Qaida and the Nigerian accused of trying to blow up a U.S. airliner, saying he may have met with a radical U.S.-born cleric who previously had contact with the alleged Fort Hood shooter.

Report: Sex abuse high at 13 juvenile centers

Associated Press

January 8, 2010 in print edition on A2

Nearly one out of every three youths at 13 juvenile detention facilities have reported some type of sexual victimization, according to a government study issued Thursday that found widespread reports of youth sex abuse at correctional centers.

Report may show first job gain in 2 years

Associated Press

January 8, 2010 in print edition on A2

Some economists think the nation will break a 23-month streak of job cuts and add to employment when the government issues the December labor report today.

Horoscope for January 8, 2010

January 8, 2010 in print edition on B6

For Friday, Jan. 8: You have the ability to head forward, break patterns and move in a new direction this year. There are many solutions and ideas through friends, associates and groups in general. If you are single, you easily meet people.

People in the news

Associated Press

January 8, 2010 in print edition on B6

These fans would truly be lost without their favorite TV show — and they’re taking their case to the top.

Financial picture will be focus of county officials in 2010

By George Diepenbrock

January 8, 2010 in print edition on A1

As Douglas County commissioners try to navigate the economic challenges of 2010, they can look to what they accomplished in 2009 as a guide.

Dogs trump cats in popularity poll

Associated Press

January 8, 2010 in print edition on A1

Cats. Dogs. Those can be fighting words in some circles.

Man arrested on assault, criminal threat charges

No one injured in incident involving hatchet

LJWorld.com staff reports

January 8, 2010 in print edition on A4

A 25-year-old Lawrence man was arrested Thursday on charges of aggravated assault, battery and making a criminal threat.

Man arrested on aggravated robbery charges

LJWorld.com staff reports

January 8, 2010 in print edition on A4

A 19-year-old Lawrence man was arrested Thursday in connection with an aggravated robbery that occurred last month.

Tiahrt: Napolitano should step down

Associated Press

January 8, 2010 in print edition on A2

U.S. Rep. Todd Tiahrt, R-Kan., on Thursday called for Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano to resign after her initial response to the Christmas Day bombing attempt.

Weather-related youth sports cancellations

January 8, 2010

Several youth sporting events on Friday and Saturday have been canceled because of the weather. If you have a cancellation to report, please call us at 832-7154 or 832-6303.

Clinton Lake dam road closed because of snow

By Asher Fusco

January 8, 2010 in print edition on A3

Crews cleared many of Lawrence’s main roads Thursday, but the Clinton Lake dam road remained closed overnight.

Pump patrol

LJWorld.com staff reports

January 8, 2010 in print edition on A3

The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.49 at several stations.

Bleeding Kansas 2010 events begin Jan. 31

Staff reports

January 8, 2010 in print edition on A5

Constitution Hall in Lecompton is sponsoring a lecture and dramatic interpretation series on “Bleeding Kansas 2010.”

Charge dropped against capital murder suspect

Associated Press

January 8, 2010 in print edition on B8

The Boone County prosecutor has dismissed a domestic assault charge against a suspect in the shooting deaths of his wife, two daughters and his wife’s grandmother.

Inmate recaptured after nearly 3 months

Associated Press

January 8, 2010 in print edition on B8

A 27-year-old man who escaped from a western Kansas jail nearly three months ago is back in custody.

EU divided on use of body scanners

By Slobodan Lekic - Associated Press Writer

January 8, 2010 in print edition on C3

Fearing a rift with the United States, the European Union said Thursday it may force resistant member states to use the full-body scanners being pushed by the Obama administration in the wake of the failed Christmas Day bombing.

Video shows security guard leaving post

By David Porter and Samantha Henry - Associated Press Writers

January 8, 2010 in print edition on C3

A man took advantage of a guard’s absence to sneak past a Newark Liberty International Airport security checkpoint Sunday evening and walk arm-in-arm with a woman into a secure area, causing a terminal shutdown that delayed flights across the globe and called into question just how secure the nation’s airports really are.

American mother, baby killed by elephant

Associated Press

January 8, 2010 in print edition on C3

Sharon Brown was hiking with family and her 1-year-old daughter in a Kenyan nature reserve when suddenly their unarmed guide froze in his tracks. Around a corner was an elephant.

Restaurant food has more calories than advertised

By Michael Hill - Associated Press Writer

January 8, 2010 in print edition on C3

The food at many popular chain restaurants and in the freezer section of the supermarket may contain a lot more calories than advertised.

‘Doctor Parnassus’ features Ledger finale

By Colin Covert - Star Tribune (Minneapolis)

January 8, 2010 in print edition on C2

I don’t know whether to call this a comedy or an oddity. I’d love to report that “The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus” is a work of renegade genius. Alas, it’s a minor film..

Dec. retail sales show signs of life

Stores’ profits big improvement over last Christmas

By Anne D’Innocenzio - Associated Press Writer

January 8, 2010 in print edition on B7

A firm stand on prices and a surge of last-minute holiday shoppers gave retailers a big present: modest December sales gains and healthy profits, a big improvement from last year’s Christmas catastrophe.

Local resident earns master contractor title

Staff reports

January 8, 2010 in print edition on B7

The Conklin Co. names Keith Steiner, of Lawrence, as a 2009-2010 master contractor. Steiner has earned the title for seven years. This distinction ensures contractors have quality installations, continuing education, industry involvement and general business professionalism.

UMB Financial named 2nd-best bank in U.S.

Staff reports

January 8, 2010 in print edition on B7

UMB Financial Corp. announces it was ranked the second-best bank in America by Forbes in an end-of-the-year evaluation of the 100 largest banks and thrifts in America.

Study: Amtrak could mean millions for Wichita

By Brent D. Wistrom - The Wichita Eagle

January 8, 2010 in print edition on B7

The proposed Amtrak Northern Flyer train line that would run through Wichita could generate $3.20 in regional economic impact for every $1 invested, according to a new study.

Commodities

Staff reports

January 8, 2010 in print edition on B7

Agriculture futures fell Thursday on the Chicago Board of Trade.

Dedicated elves

By Deb Drummet - Lawrence

January 8, 2010 in print edition on A7

To the editor: On Dec. 23, I was fortunate enough to help at the local Toys for Tots shop. It was rewarding to watch parents and grandparents pick out gifts for their children and grandchildren.

Treatment of would-be bomber is naive

By Charles Krauthammer - Washington Post Writers Group

January 8, 2010 in print edition on A7

On Wednesday, Nigerian would-be bomber Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab was indicted by a Michigan grand jury for attempted murder and sundry other criminal charges. The previous day, the State Department announced that his visa had been revoked. The system worked.

On cruise ship, it takes a village

By Garrison Keillor

January 8, 2010 in print edition on A7

The cruise ships sail from Tampa and Fort Lauderdale and Miami, great ocean-going pueblos, 10 decks high, passengers lounging on their verandas, gazing at the sea, workhorse Americans trying to get out of cell-phone range for a week and sweeten up to their families.

Rail realities

A new economic impact study gives a big boost to the proposed Northern Flyer Amtrak route, but many details need to be worked out.

J-W Editorials

January 8, 2010 in print edition on A7

A group of graduate students in the Kansas University School of Business has come up with some pretty encouraging figures about the economic benefit of the proposed Northern Flyer Amtrak route.

Hall voters have explaining to do

By Bob Klapisch - The Record (Hackensack, N.J.)

January 8, 2010 in print edition on B2

Roberto Alomar waited until 1 p.m., until the final countdown began to the Hall of Fame announcement. He and a handful of friends gathered around his wide-screen TV, fired up the MLB Network and sat through 60 minutes of torture.

Obama: Anti-terror ‘buck’ stops with me

By Ben Feller - Associated Press Writer

January 8, 2010 in print edition on A2

President Barack Obama declared Thursday “the buck stops with me” for the nation’s security, taking responsibility for failures that led to the near-disastrous Christmas attack on a Detroit-bound airliner and vowing the problems would be corrected. He said the lapses were widespread but suggested no officials would be fired.

Stricter new smog limit would hit rural areas, too

By Dina Cappiello - Associated Press Writer

January 8, 2010 in print edition on A2

Hundreds of communities far from congested highways and belching smokestacks could soon join big cities and industrial corridors in violation of stricter limits on lung-damaging smog proposed Thursday by the Obama administration.

Entrepreneurial strivers dive in

By Kevin McDonough

January 8, 2010 in print edition on B6

As summer series go, “Shark Tank” (8 p.m., ABC) was refreshingly void of the kindergarten-level yucks of “Wipeout” or the amped-up and ego-driven histrionics of most reality fare. In fact, the most dumbed-down aspect to this entertaining business series was its meaningless and misleading title.

Home resale profit can remain tax-free

By David W. Myers

January 8, 2010 in print edition on B7

Q: My wife and I have lived in the same house for the past 21 years, but now we are planning to sell it and then rent a home in a retirement community. Can we still keep up to $500,000 in our resale profit tax-free, or is this tax break only available to people who buy another house instead of renting one?