Lead stories
12:00 a.m.
Lawrence’s 34th annual Holiday Bazaar to feature over 130 artists- November 19, 2010 in print edition on 3A
- Hundreds of colors illuminate the room as the sun glistens off the glass in Harvey Murphy’s workshop. Murphy is a craftsman specializing in stained-glass pictures.
6:00 a.m.
KU can’t adjust, keep up- November 21, 2010
- From the opening play on a sunny Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium, the Kansas University football team’s offense screamed, “Let me entertain you; let me make you smile.” It amounted to a big tease.
- Video: Highlights from the Kansas and Oklahoma State football game.
- Photo gallery: KU vs. Oklahoma State
10:00 a.m.
Reporter’s cousin, killed in battle in Afghanistan, laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery- November 21, 2010 in print edition on 1A
- It was quiet the afternoon of Nov. 12 at Arlington National Cemetery.
- Photo gallery: Kansas soldier laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery
2:00 p.m.
Kobach challenging in-state tuition rates for undocumented students- November 21, 2010 in print edition on 3A
- Kansas Secretary of State-elect Kris Kobach is challenging a California law that provides in-state tuition rates to illegal immigrants who qualify under a certain set of rules and regulations.
6:00 p.m.
Lawrence school district mulls 7th period for high schools- November 21, 2010 in print edition on 1A
- Next year’s ninth-graders won’t be in junior high school anymore, and the Lawrence school district is working to adjust class schedules to stir the growing curiosity of freshmen while accommodating their relative youth.
All stories
- KU women notch road win, defeat Wisconsin, 93-86, in overtime
- November 21, 2010 in print edition on B1
- Kansas sophomore forward Carolyn Davis contributed 29 points and nine rebounds, leading the KU women’s basketball team to a 93-86 overtime victory over Wisconsin on Sunday at Kohl Center in Madison, Wisc.
- Man transported to hospital after falling asleep at wheel
- November 21, 2010
- Man transported to hospital after falling asleep at wheel
- Behind the Lens: Photo postcards from the turn of the century
- November 21, 2010
- Mary, an amateur photographer, Facebooks her friend Mrs. Mable Cranston of Langdon, Kan., with a note and an attached photograph of her son Myron. It’s a little unusual because the photo is in black-and-white, the text is handwritten and the message sent in March of 1914.
- Sisters’ sentence is justice denied
- November 21, 2010 in print edition on A11
- Let’s assume they did it. Let’s assume that two days before Christmas in 1993, a 22-year-old black woman named Jamie Scott and her pregnant 19-year-old sister Gladys set up an armed robbery.
- Finally! NCAA ruling a relief for Josh Selby’s mother
- November 21, 2010
- Waiting for an NCAA ruling regarding her son’s future proved excruciating at times for Josh Selby’s mom, Maeshon Witherspoon.
- Oklahoma State football shrugs off travel snafu, routs Kansas
- November 21, 2010 in print edition on B5
- Oklahoma State’s football players sat at Stillwater Regional Airport for 5 1/2 hours Friday afternoon/evening, waiting for their replacement charter jet to arrive.
- Downtown Lawrence Christmas parade helps usher in holiday
- November 21, 2010
- Robin Dunn is starting to get excited. The event that kicks off her holiday season is nearly here: The Downtown Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade will take place at 11 a.m. Dec. 4, launching at Seventh and Massachusetts streets and heading south.
- Homes for the Holidays: Lawrence’s 2010 holiday homes tour to benefit Health Care Access Clinic
- November 21, 2010
- They say the holidays are truly more about giving than receiving, and Sally Zogry, development director for Health Care Access, hopes the giving spirit is alive and well this year in Lawrence.
- KU’s Fair Trade Holiday Market reopening for season
- November 21, 2010
- An upcoming event at Kansas University offers fairly traded arts and crafts from local and international artisans that make unique holiday gifts while also helping artisans in need.
- Shop for handmade gifts from Van Go artists
- November 21, 2010
- Artwork and gifts by apprentice artists ages 14-21 can be purchased during Van Go Mobile Art’s Adornment Art Show and Sale.
- Victorian England comes to life in ‘Christmas Carol’ at Lawrence Public Library
- November 21, 2010
- The spirits of the holiday season will be in the air when EbzB Productions presents “The Night Before Christmas Carol” at 3 p.m. Nov. 28 at Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt.
- Community bringing ‘Annie’ to Theatre Lawrence
- November 21, 2010
- America’s favorite orphan is coming to the Theatre Lawrence stage in one of the best-loved musicals of all time, featuring award-winning songs like “You’re Never Fully Dressed without a Smile,” “Easy Street,” “Hard Knock Life,” and “Tomorrow.”
- Music academy announces ‘A Celtic Christmas’ at Lawrence Arts Center
- November 21, 2010
- The theme of the Americana Music Show is “A Celtic Christmas,” featuring a rich mix of Irish, Scottish and traditional Christmas tunes. The show will be at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Lawrence Arts Center, 940 N.H.
- Lawrence artists announce Sip and Shop event
- November 21, 2010
- A group of Lawrence artists are collaborating for a second annual Holiday Sip and Shop event, where shoppers can buy locally created gifts and enjoy a beverage.
- Numerous events benefit Douglas County Toys for Tots
- November 21, 2010
- Toys for Tots with the assistance of the Marines will be collecting toys and money through the holiday season. All donations made to Douglas County Toys for Tots remain in Douglas County and are used to provide toys for the children in the community.
- Operation Wildlife in Linwood seeks ‘Santa Claws’ support
- November 21, 2010
- The community is invited to support Operation Wildlife by becoming a Santa Claws at a special event from noon to 6 p.m. Dec. 12.
- Eldridge Hotel Gingerbread Festival and Auction to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County
- November 21, 2010
- The toughest part about assembling a gingerbread house, says Amy Wilson, is coming up with an idea.
- Lawrence Civic Choir prepares holiday concert with ‘exciting, complex’ pieces
- November 21, 2010
- Steve Eubank is an early riser. He springs from bed before 5 a.m. and hops onto his treadmill. He walks then showers and dresses and heads to Topeka High School, snatching breakfast from the McDonald’s drive-thru on the way. As choral director at THS, he teaches all day with rehearsals till 5 p.m., and on Mondays he slides into his car and drives to Lawrence to direct rehearsals for the Lawrence Civic Choir.
- Lawrence Art Guild’s holiday art fair spans ceramics to photography
- November 21, 2010
- Malissa Martin-Wilke loves the wide array of beautiful, unique artwork available at the Holiday Art Fair, but for her the best part is the opportunity to visit directly with artist who made it. Unlike looking at a piece of art in a gallery and wondering what inspired the artist to make it, Martin-Wilke says you can just walk up and ask them.
- Vespers in Douglas County bring in songs of the holiday season
- November 21, 2010
- The holiday season brings the return of a strong local tradition: annual vespers concerts at Kansas University, Baker University and in Lecompton. Music and themes will differ at each location, but each will include festive music celebrating the holiday season.
- Centenary United Methodist Church offers Festival of Nativities
- November 21, 2010
- Tucked onto the second floor of the Centenary United Methodist Church is a sight to behold: More than 350 nativity sets crowd the tables and hang from the walls of the small church building. They come from nearly 50 different countries and at least five different continents.
- Lawrence Holiday Farmers’ Market offers fresh finds for gifts
- November 21, 2010
- After months of offering up locally grown fruits and vegetables for residents’ consumption, the Lawrence Farmers’ Market will be closing for the year, though, not before one final holiday edition of the market next month. This year, the Holiday Farmers’ Market will be held at the Lawrence Holidome, 200 McDonald Drive, relocating from its previous location at the Knights of Columbus Hall.
- 100 years ago: Missouri bans profane songs at university football games
- November 21, 2010
- “Students voted to abolish the use of the sulphuric monosyllable last December, at the suggestion of Dr. Hill. Recently, rooters forgot themselves and chanted the old time battle song, ‘Cheer, cheer, the gang’s all here, what the h—l do we care, what the h—l do we care.’”
- 25 years ago: Local controversy continues over proposed handgun waiting period
- November 21, 2010
- The controversial proposal for a three-day waiting period for handgun purchases had surfaced at a city commission meeting for the fourth week in a row.
- Another attack on individual freedom
- November 21, 2010 in print edition on A11
- Fifty years ago William F. Buckley wrote a memorable complaint about the fact that Americans do not complain enough. His point, like most of the points he made during his well-lived life, is, unfortunately, more pertinent than ever. Were he still with us, he would favor awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which he received in 1991, to John Tyner, who, when attempting to board a plane in San Diego, was provoked by some Transportation Security Administration personnel.
- Going with the flow
- As he prepares to leave office, the Kansas governor waxes philosophical about the inevitable flow of political power.
- November 21, 2010 in print edition on A11
- As Gov. Mark Parkinson prepares to leave Kansas and start a new job in Washington, D.C., he is offering the kind of philosophical appraisal of Kansas politics that one might expect from a moderate Republican turned Democrat.
- Lawrence, Free State high schools to consider Adidas apparel contract
- November 21, 2010 in print edition on A3
- Members of the Lawrence school board will huddle Monday night to discuss their game plans for financing scholastic athletics programs, including prospects for signing an apparel contract with Adidas.
- Renters can make cheap, temporary fixes to keep out cold
- November 21, 2010 in print edition on A1
- For renters in drafty, energy-sucking homes, there are more options than turning down the thermostat in the quest for lower heating bills.
- Kobach challenging in-state tuition rates for undocumented students
- November 21, 2010 in print edition on A3
- Kansas Secretary of State-elect Kris Kobach is challenging a California law that provides in-state tuition rates to illegal immigrants who qualify under a certain set of rules and regulations.
- Pump patrol
- November 21, 2010 in print edition on A6
- The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.65 at Presto, 1030 N. Third St.
- Wheel Genius: Road work planned for this week
- November 21, 2010 in print edition on A2
- Upcoming road work planned in the Lawrence area.
- Journalism lecturer Denise Linville selected as KU’s 2010 HOPE Award recipient
- November 21, 2010 in print edition on A3
- You don’t win Kansas University’s prestigious, student-selected Honor for Outstanding Progressive Educator, or HOPE, Award without being liked by your students. But for this year’s winner, journalism lecturer Denise Linville, getting through to the students comes first.
- Man arrested for domestic battery
- November 21, 2010
- Lawrence Police arrested a 24-year-old Lawrence man in the 1800 block of Missouri Street early Saturday morning on charges of domestic battery and aggravated assault.
- USDA cites three violations at Topeka Zoo
- November 21, 2010 in print edition on A12
- Federal officials have cited the Topeka Zoo for three noncompliance issues.
- Big 12 football roundup: Texas A&M denies Nebraska
- November 21, 2010
- Cyrus Gray ran for a career-high-tying 137 yards, and Randy Bullock kicked the go-ahead field goal with about three minutes left for Texas A&M.
- Old friends reunite for Chiefs-Cards today
- November 21, 2010 in print edition on B2
- For this week, at least, postgame handshakes should be no problem for Todd Haley.
- Cowboys prolong KU’s pain
- November 21, 2010
- Call it slow death. After being rocked so many times this season by rapid fire, the Kansas University football team on Saturday suffered through a sluggish and methodical 48-14 beatdown by No. 12 Oklahoma State at Memorial Stadium.
- KU can’t adjust, keep up
- November 21, 2010
- From the opening play on a sunny Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium, the Kansas University football team’s offense screamed, “Let me entertain you; let me make you smile.” It amounted to a big tease.
- Lawrence kids can catch the Santa Claus express
- November 21, 2010
- The Midland Railway Santa Claus Express trains will return next month, when singers will be aboard the train performing holiday music while passengers make their way to see Santa.
- Reporter’s cousin, killed in battle in Afghanistan, laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery
- November 21, 2010 in print edition on A1
- It was quiet the afternoon of Nov. 12 at Arlington National Cemetery.
- Lawrence school district mulls 7th period for high schools
- November 21, 2010 in print edition on A1
- Next year’s ninth-graders won’t be in junior high school anymore, and the Lawrence school district is working to adjust class schedules to stir the growing curiosity of freshmen while accommodating their relative youth.
- 40 years ago: “Sesame Street” availability continues on Topeka PBS affiliate
- November 21, 2010
- “Sesame Street,” which had been running on PBS stations for about a year, would continue to be available on Topeka’s PBS affiliate, according to the station manager.
- ‘Snow Queen’ set to delight audiences at Lawrence Arts Center
- November 21, 2010
- With more than 130 actors, dancers and stage hands of all ages, the Lawrence Arts Center’s production of “The Snow Queen” will bring magical fairy tale action to the holiday theater scene.
- Annual Festival of Trees at Liberty Hall raises funds for The Shelter Inc.
- 12:00 a.m., November 21, 2010 Updated 03:42 p.m.
- Fifty trees have been chopped, plucked and decorated. They will be put on display for the 24th annual Festival of Trees event, a benefit for The Shelter Inc.
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