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KU vs. Missouri The day in photos, January 25, 2010 Artsonia gallery
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Who had the best offensive game for KU against Missouri?

Poll results

Response Percent
Tyrel Reed: 14 points, 5-for-6 shooting, 4-for-4 from three-point range
 
 45%
Cole Aldrich: 12 points, 4-for-5 shooting, 16 rebounds
 
 30%
Marcus Morris: 17 points, 6-for-10 shoting, nine rebounds
 
 22%
Other
 
 2%
Total 2733
Who was KU's first-half MVP against Missouri?

Poll results

Response Percent
Cole Aldrich
 
 50%
Brady Morningstar
 
 33%
Marcus Morris
 
 8%
Tyrel Reed
 
 8%
Other
 
 0%
Total 24
Do you like Bob Knight as a color commentator?

Poll results

Response Percent
Yes
 
 71%
No
 
 22%
Undecided
 
 5%
Total 189
Videos

Lead stories

12:00 a.m.
Kansas fans try to throw off a Texas Tech free throw attempt Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010 at Allen Fieldhouse. The Lawrence bucket list
By Cathy Hamilton
January 24, 2010
We asked readers, friends and colleagues to suggest “must-do” adventures unique to our town — here’s the best entries…
6:00 a.m.
Each Spring, ranchers in the Flint Hills burn their grazing lands to encourage new growth. Smoke from the fires drifts eastward toward the Kansas City metro area, and has in the past skewed air quality readings. K.C. area burned by Flint Hills prairie fires
By Scott Rothschild
January 25, 2010 in print edition on 1A
When the Flint Hills burn, the Kansas City area gets a big headache.
10:00 a.m.
From left, Ed Brunt, Bud Stallworth, Craig Butler and Willie Amison founded the Can We Talk mentoring program for young black males at both Lawrence and Free State high schools. Their efforts have helped close the racial achievement gap in test scores. Mentors keep young blacks on track
By Lindsey Slater
January 25, 2010 in print edition on 1A
Evan Wilburn thought school just wasn’t for him. He wasn’t able to graduate after three years at Free State High School and wanted to drop out and get his GED.
2:00 p.m.
Cami Kennedy holds her daughter, Zana, 3, Lawrence, while she checks out Edgar Allan Crow, who is being held by Ruth Herman of the Prairie Park Nature Center. Eagles Day crowd pays rapt attention
By Lindsey Slater
January 25, 2010 in print edition on 3A
The free event usually attracts about 1,000 visitors to learn about eagles, other birds of prey and ecology. Numerous community groups set up stands to provide information to participants about a particular interest.
6:00 p.m.
Kristin Howard is pictured with her dogs. She has spent about $1,000 a year on each of them in veterinary care. Good dog (bad bill): Area vets talk about the upper limits of pet costs
By Phil Cauthon
January 25, 2010
Kristin Howard has had a few pets in her time. Two dogs, four cats, three rats, umpteen hamsters and guinea pigs, a slew of fish and mice, a turtle and a raccoon. Yes, a raccoon. Named Popeye.
7:45 p.m.
Kristin Howard is pictured with her dogs. She has spent about $1,000 a year on each of them in veterinary care. FINAL: Strong first half pushes KU to 84-65 victory over MU
By Jesse Newell
6:48 p.m., January 25, 2010 Updated 11:29 p.m.
The Jayhawks out-rebounded the Tigers, 56-28, while KU center Cole Aldrich flirted with a triple-double, posting 12 points, 16 rebounds and seven blocks.

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FINAL: Strong first half pushes KU to 84-65 victory over MU
By Jesse Newell
06:48 p.m., January 25, 2010 Updated 11:29 p.m.
The Jayhawks out-rebounded the Tigers, 56-28, while KU center Cole Aldrich flirted with a triple-double, posting 12 points, 16 rebounds and seven blocks.
Lawrence City Commission to consider construction bid to renovate old Carnegie Library
By Chad Lawhorn
January 25, 2010 in print edition on A1
For $1.4 million, the old Carnegie Library may become a focal point of downtown Lawrence again. City commissioners on Tuesday will consider accepting a $1.4 million construction bid to make the 107-year old building at Ninth and Vermont streets accessible to people with disabilities so that it can be used as a public meeting place and as offices for the city’s convention and visitors bureau.
KU introduces first candidate for arts and sciences dean
By Andy Hyland
January 25, 2010 in print edition on A10
The first of four candidates for Kansas University’s liberal arts dean post told a public forum Monday that she would focus on the college’s changing concepts, communities and resources as dean.
Police seeking ID of man acting suspiciously at Peoples Bank
January 25, 2010 in print edition on A10
Lawrence police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who was acting suspiciously Friday afternoon at Peoples Bank, 3045 Iowa.
Budget cuts prompt mental health center’s plan to reduce services to homeless people
By Chad Lawhorn
January 25, 2010 in print edition on A4
State funding cuts likely will be felt in Lawrence’s efforts to help the homeless.
Arthur Davis III gets 25 years for baseball bat attack on ex-wife
Judge calls baseball bat attack ‘heinous’
By Jesse Fray
January 25, 2010 in print edition on A1
A Lawrence man convicted of trying to kill his ex-wife in a brutal baseball bat attack was sentenced to more than 25 years in prison on Monday.
Woman says K2 eases pain from chronic illness
By Scott Rothschild
03:24 p.m., January 25, 2010 Updated 04:26 p.m. in print edition on A3
House committee recommends approval of bill aimed at banning herbal mixture
Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department schedules H1N1 clinics
January 25, 2010 in print edition on A3
In an effort to reach more people, the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department has scheduled five more H1N1 flu vaccine clinics.
Lawmaker wants to make sure schools don’t use state tax money to sue Legislature
By Scott Rothschild
January 25, 2010 in print edition on A4
With the threat of a school funding lawsuit hanging over them, legislators on Monday considered a nonbinding resolution that tells school districts not to use tax monies to sue the Legislature, and tells courts they don’t have the right to tell legislators how much to spend.
Proposed bill would let judges reduce sentences for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder
By Scott Rothschild
January 25, 2010 in print edition on A1
Judges would be able to reduce sentences for defendants who are combat veterans and have post-traumatic stress disorder, under a bill being considered by the Kansas Legislature.
Juror who committed misconduct in Jaeger trial won’t testify in court
By George Diepenbrock
January 25, 2010 in print edition on A3
A juror who was dismissed for misconduct in the Matthew Jaeger kidnapping and aggravated battery case will not have to testify in court.
Lawrence wellness center to mark 10th anniversary with open house
By Karrey Britt
January 25, 2010
The Chiropractic Experience Wellness Center is having an open house to celebrate a decade in business. The event will be from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, at the center, 2449 Iowa St., Suite Q, in the Holiday Plaza.
KU moves up to No. 2 in both polls
J-W Staff Reports
January 25, 2010
After picking up victories over Baylor and Iowa State last week, the Kansas men’s basketball team moved up one spot to No. 2 in both the Associated Press and ESPN/USA Today coaches polls.
Traffic lights restored to working order at 6th and Iowa
Accident early Sunday morning took signals out for nearly two days
12:13 p.m., January 25, 2010 Updated 04:21 p.m. in print edition on A4
An intersection that handles at least 35,000 vehicles per day is back to full working order after a weekend accident knocked out the signal box and computer controller that governs the intersection’s traffic flow.
Runner uses father for inspiration as he prepares for this year’s Kansas Marathon
By Shaun Hittle
January 25, 2010 in print edition on A3
Following his father’s heart attack in 2000, Joe Farthing knew he needed to get in better shape. And nearly 10 years later, Farthing will be competing in his first marathon.
Senator seeks resolution to prohibit school districts from using tax dollars to sue for more tax dollars
Associated Press
January 25, 2010
A south-central Kansas senator is asking his counterparts to approve a resolution that in part states that Kansans can’t use tax dollars to sue for more tax dollars.
Senate panel endorses removing limits on number of small claims lawsuits that can be filed each year
Associated Press
January 25, 2010
A Senate committee has endorsed a bill that would allow Kansans to file an unlimited number of cases in small-claims court.
Statehouse Live: Kansas candidate seeks to overturn in-state law in Nebraska
By Scott Rothschild
10:33 a.m., January 25, 2010 Updated 10:33 a.m.
Kobach challenges in-state tuition measure
Usher describes seeing Dr. George Tiller shot to death at church
Associated Press
10:05 a.m., January 25, 2010 Updated 05:35 p.m.
An usher testified Monday that he watched the man accused of killing prominent abortion provider Dr. George Tiller approach the doctor in church, put a gun to his head and pull the trigger.
Westar Energy, federal agencies settle pollution lawsuit; utility agrees to upgrades
Will install pollution controls at Jeffrey Energy Center, pay $3 million penalty
Associated Press
09:42 a.m., January 25, 2010 Updated 01:36 p.m.
Kansas’ largest electric company has agreed to upgrade pollution controls at its biggest power plant under a legal settlement announced Monday by the utility and federal officials.
Americans for Prosperity activists create ‘tax alert’ Web site
Associated Press
January 25, 2010
An anti-tax group is now using e-mails to alert Kansans quickly about legislative proposals to raise taxes.
Uncommon scents: Former Lawrence resident opens own soap-making business
By Scott Girard
January 25, 2010
For more than 20 years, Kathy Richards perfected her hobby of making soaps and lotions, mixing all kinds of different natural ingredients. Eventually the products overflowed the house, and a business was born.
Two late birdies lift Watson to win
60-year-old edges Couples at Champions Tour opener
The Associated Press
January 25, 2010 in print edition on B2
This time around, age prevailed. Tom Watson became the 13th oldest player to win on the Champions Tour, birdieing the final two holes Sunday for one-stroke victory over senior newcomer Fred Couples in the season-opening Mitsubishi Electric Championship.
Small schools benefit students
By Lisa Wolf-Wendel and Chuck Epp
January 25, 2010 in print edition on A7
The Lawrence school district faces dramatic budget cuts over the coming months and is considering closing schools. In making these cuts we urge the school board and administration to find solutions that do not involve closing any east-side neighborhood elementary school, for two reasons.
Ruling, election a boon for Republicans
By David Broder - Washington Post Writers Group
January 25, 2010 in print edition on A7
If you are John Cornyn, the 36 hours from last Tuesday night through Thursday morning had to be the best time of your life.
Capitol briefing: News from the Kansas Statehouse
By Scott Rothschild
January 25, 2010 in print edition on A3
Topeka activist Sonny Scroggins has pushed for a national holiday to honor President Barack Obama as the country’s first African-American president.
Kansas’ key: ‘Just play’
By Tom Keegan
January 25, 2010 in print edition on B1
Protecting the basketball against Missouri is not unlike trying to hit a baseball against former big league pitcher Orlando “El Duque” Hernandez. They come at you from so many different angles that if you let them, they’ll tie your brain in knots.
Tough love for your closet
By Caitlin Donnelly
January 25, 2010
Although the New Year is well under way, it is not too late to turn over a new leaf.
Veggie love: Chef creates winter menu for ‘Jayni’s Kitchen’
January 25, 2010
“Wonderful Winter Vegetables” debuts at 6:30 p.m. today on Sunflower Broadband Channel 6 with repeats throughout the week.
Saints edge Vikes in OT
The Associated Press
January 25, 2010 in print edition on B3
A 40-yard field goal in overtime by a little-known kicker could become as famous as jambalaya in these parts.
Eagles Day crowd pays rapt attention
By Lindsey Slater
January 25, 2010 in print edition on A3
The free event usually attracts about 1,000 visitors to learn about eagles, other birds of prey and ecology. Numerous community groups set up stands to provide information to participants about a particular interest.
Having the money talk: Fiscal responsibility gives your kids a big leg up
By Cathy Hamilton
January 25, 2010
It’s never too early to teach your children the value of a dollar and how to manage those dollars once he or she has a number of them. With consumer debt at an all-time high among American adults, it seems the least we can do is help the next generation avoid the same problems.
Color down the aisle: Trends for summer 2010 on display at Free State Bridal Show
By Chansi Long
January 25, 2010
In two years, Sarah Jenkins will walk down the aisle and say ‘I do.’ That date might seem far away, but Jenkins is thinking ahead: to prepare for her big day, she attended the Free State Bridal show, which took place from 10 to 3 p.m., Jan. 16, at the Granada.
College students urged to pick up King’s torch
By Asher Fusco
January 25, 2010 in print edition on A3
Martin Luther King Jr.’s message still offers timely lessons more than four decades after his death, U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II, D-Mo., told a gathering Sunday on the Kansas University campus.
Mentors keep young blacks on track
Group motivates students to aim higher
By Lindsey Slater
January 25, 2010 in print edition on A1
Evan Wilburn thought school just wasn’t for him. He wasn’t able to graduate after three years at Free State High School and wanted to drop out and get his GED.
Can KU deliver against MU?
Jayhawks hand pizza to fans on eve of Border War
By Gary Bedore
January 25, 2010 in print edition on B4
Kansas University’s basketball players fed their hungry fans at 2:45 p.m. Sunday in Allen Fieldhouse.
Changing their stripes?
Former Tigers coaches Norm Stewart and Quin Snyder did their part to stoke the Border War nastiness, but new coach Mike Anderson ‘brings a little more class’ to the storied rivalry
By Gary Bedore
January 25, 2010 in print edition on B1
Kansas University basketball fans loved to hate Missouri’s Norm Stewart. They lived to pester Quin Snyder. But they’ve been pretty placid — some might say downright respectful — toward fourth-year Tiger basketball coach Mike Anderson.
Free State boys hold on for seventh in McPherson
Staff reports
January 25, 2010 in print edition on B5
The Free State High boys basketball team salvaged its trip to the McPherson Invitational with a 54-50 victory against Buhler in the seventh-place game Saturday.
Who dat? Archie’s boy to face dad’s Saints
The Associated Press
January 25, 2010 in print edition on B1
In a stunning turn of events, the team led through its formative years by a strong-armed quarterback named Archie Manning has finally made it to the Super Bowl. And look who’s standing in the way of the first NFL championship in New Orleans’ largely forgettable 43-year history as a pro football city. None other than Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts.
Anti-Chavez channel removed from cable
Associated Press
January 25, 2010 in print edition on A10
A cable-television channel critical of President Hugo Chavez was yanked from the air early Sunday for defying new government regulations requiring it to televise some of the socialist leader’s speeches.
150K victims buried by government
By Vivian Sequera and Mike Melia - Associated Press Writers
January 25, 2010 in print edition on A10
The truckers filling Haiti’s mass graves with bodies reported ever higher numbers: More than 150,000 quake victims have been buried by the government, an official said Sunday.
Financial intrigue rears its head on ‘Damages’
January 25, 2010 in print edition on A9
“Damages” (9 p.m., FX) returns for a third season of time-shifting plots and homicidal intrigue.
‘Avatar’ tops box office for 6th week
By Derrik J. Lang - Associated Press Writer
January 25, 2010 in print edition on A9
James Cameron’s “Avatar” is on a course to sink “Titanic” at the box office.
Aging bikers adding 3rd wheel
By Daisy Nguyen - Associated Press Writer
January 25, 2010 in print edition on A9
Arthur McCoy didn’t let the amputation of a leg because of cancer stop him from riding motorcycles. The solution to his disability came in the form of a third wheel.
Horoscope for January 25, 2010
January 25, 2010 in print edition on A9
This year, you have the vitality to meet nearly everyone’s demands. You know what you want. If you are single, you could have quite a romantic year, making nearly anything and everything happen. If you are attached, you might start acting like new lovers again. Gemini always teases.
Treaty error
By Anna M. Cienciala - Lawrence
January 25, 2010 in print edition on A7
To the editor: I always enjoy reading “Today in History,” but sometimes there are errors in the best of sources.
Safety net
By Amanda Mische - Lawrence
January 25, 2010 in print edition on A7
To the editor: I have a tendency to be a bit scatterbrained sometimes, and because of this I have lost my purse/wallet four times since moving here.
Positive cut
J-W Editorials
January 25, 2010 in print edition on A7
Moving the redistricting process to a nonpartisan commission would be a great way to cut the Kansas Legislature’s budget.
Nature center needs help feeding animals
Staff reports
January 25, 2010 in print edition on A4
The Prairie Park Nature Center is looking for a volunteer on Wednesday mornings from approximately 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. to help feed the mammals and the birds of prey.
Pump patrol
Staff reports
January 25, 2010 in print edition on A3
The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.49 at several stations.
Model of monster Calif. storm created
By Alicia Chang - Associated Press Writer
January 25, 2010 in print edition on A2
Think the recent wild weather that hammered California was bad? Experts are imagining far worse.
Bin Laden endorses failed plane bombing, threatens new attacks
By Jason Keyser - Associated Press Writer
January 25, 2010 in print edition on A2
Osama bin Laden endorsed the failed attempt to blow up a U.S. airliner on Christmas Day and threatened new attacks against the United States in an audio message released Sunday that appeared aimed at asserting he maintains some direct command over al-Qaida-inspired offshoots.
Ethiopian Airlines jet crashes off Lebanon
Associated Press
January 25, 2010 in print edition on A2
An Ethiopian Airlines plane carrying 90 people crashed into the Mediterranean Sea early today just minutes after takeoff from Beirut, Lebanon’s transportation minister said.
China rejects claims of Internet attacks
Associated Press
January 25, 2010 in print edition on A2
The Chinese government denied involvement in Internet attacks and defended its online censorship today after the United States urged Beijing to investigate complaints of cyber intrusions in a dispute that has added tension to bilateral relations.
McCain says campaign finance reform is dead
Associated Press
January 25, 2010 in print edition on A2
Sen. John McCain says the movement he led to reform how political campaigns are financed is dead.
Three senators express support for Bernanke
Associated Press
January 25, 2010 in print edition on A2
A defeat of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke’s quest for another four-year term could raise the risk of a “double dip” recession if political jousting over a successor were to drag on for months, economists warn.
11,200 Sam’s Club jobs to be trimmed
Associated Press
January 25, 2010 in print edition on A2
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will cut about 11,200 jobs at Sam’s Club warehouses as it turns over the task of in-store product demonstrations to an outside marketing company.
K.C. area burned by Flint Hills prairie fires
By Scott Rothschild
January 25, 2010 in print edition on A1
When the Flint Hills burn, the Kansas City area gets a big headache.
Was NFC championship loss Brett Favre’s last game?
The Associated Press
January 25, 2010
Battered and beaten, Brett Favre limped off the field for perhaps the final time.
Good dog (bad bill): Area vets talk about the upper limits of pet costs
By Phil Cauthon
January 25, 2010
Kristin Howard has had a few pets in her time. Two dogs, four cats, three rats, umpteen hamsters and guinea pigs, a slew of fish and mice, a turtle and a raccoon. Yes, a raccoon. Named Popeye.
Parent night induces panic
By Julie Dunlap
January 25, 2010
Sitting in the junior high auditorium at parent information night, listening to school officials outline the expectations for my soon-to-be eighth-grader, was a piece of cake. I was calm and relaxed, and, unlike at last year’s parent information night for incoming seventh-graders, I never once hyperventilated.
There’s more than one way to thaw a pipe
By Linda Cottin
January 25, 2010
Thawing a frozen water line in your home is easy when you have a little patience and a mild heat source. Frozen pipes are likely to burst if heated too fast, so slow and steady is the best plan of action.
Spell check: Lawrence schools are staging qualifying events to determine which students move on to the Douglas County Spelling Bee on Feb. 6
By Gavon Laessig
January 25, 2010
Don’t let the candy-colored murals and construction paper-plastered bulletin boards fool you — beneath the juvenile trappings of Kennedy School roils the same spirit which transforms mortals into Olympians and grade-school students into spelling deities.
Lawrence elementary school lunches
January 25, 2010
In transition: Teens weigh in on pros, cons of moving ninth-graders to high school
January 25, 2010
• Lawrence’s system works, so don’t change a thing • Mature environment would benefit freshmen
School essay winners offer tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.
January 25, 2010
Central Junior High School recently announced winners of its essay contest to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. This year the topic was “Bridging the Dream.”
Arts@nia show: Online gallery for kids raises money for Lawrence schools
By Sarah Henning
January 25, 2010
In the old days, sharing your child’s artwork used to be limited to a magnetic gallery on the fridge. But in the 21st century, it’s possible to let hundreds of family members and friends in on your child’s talents without all the foot traffic in your kitchen.
A flexible career: Variety of jobs motivates KU housemother
By Eileen Roddy
January 25, 2010
Don’t even ask Kansas University Sigma Delta Tau’s housemother, Betty Nichols, 86, when she’s going to retire. It’s not on her radar.
Colts returning to Miami
Manning’s 3 TDs lead Indianapolis past New York
The Associated Press
January 25, 2010 in print edition on B3
This is perfect for the Indianapolis Colts: They have Peyton Manning, and they’re back in the Super Bowl.
‘Pop’ icon Bubble Wrap celebrating 50 years
By David Porter - Associated Press Writer
January 25, 2010 in print edition on A1
People have walked to the altar dressed in it, protected their garden plants with it, even put it on display at highbrow art museums.
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