Also from November 29
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- Shop Talk with Jenn and Julie: All You Magazine $4.79 for 1 yr Subscription
- Shop Talk with Jenn and Julie: 50% off American Girl Accessories Monday Only
- Shop Talk with Jenn and Julie: 1 Yr. Weight Watchers Subscription $3.99
- The Newell Post: Cliff’s Notes: Bill Self press conference, 11/29/10
- Meatless Mondays: Meatless Monday recipe of the week: Spicy Mumbai Potatoes
- Rolling along: Road acne
- Conference chatter: Looking ahead: Will (just about) everyone root for Oklahoma over Nebraska?
Obituaries
Photos
Photo galleries
Podcasts
Polls
Would you sign up to be on a reality TV show?
Poll results
| Response | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Reality TV is not for me | 63% | |
| Only if it comes with a big payday | 31% | |
| Definitely — I want my 15 minutes of fame | 5% | |
| Total | 668 | |
What is your favorite Leslie Nielsen movie?
Poll results
| Response | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane! | 56% | |
| The Naked Gun | 33% | |
| Other | 5% | |
| The Poseidon Adventure | 4% | |
| Total | 737 | |
Videos
- Mark Thiel, Assistant Director of Lawrence Public Works, discusses some …
- The Lecompton Historical Society president has asked lawmakers to hold …
- Thanksgiving might be over, but those extra calories still remain …
- Lawrence police asked for help in finding a suspect accused …
- Chilly air settles in for your Tuesday with a high …
- Bill Self addressed the media at his weekly press conference …
- Bill Self addressed the media at his weekly press conference …
- Bill Self addressed the media at his weekly press conference …
Lead stories
6:00 a.m.
IRS still has refunds to give to elusive Kansas taxpayers- November 29, 2010
- Uncle Sam is checking his list — more than twice — in a continuing search for folks who are awaiting refunds on their hard-earned money earlier this year, and who could use a little extra cash this holiday season.
- Source document: IRS Refunds Pending 2010
10:00 a.m.
Number of foreclosures in Douglas County still rising- November 28, 2010 in print edition on 1A
- Foreclosures in Douglas County have continued to climb. So far this year, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has auctioned 204 homes that have gone into foreclosure. That’s a 62 percent increase from the number of total sheriff’s sales in 2009 and a 143 percent increase from 2007, the year before the economy tanked.
- Special coverage: Map of foreclosures in Douglas County
2:00 p.m.
Lawrence is 156th safest city according to 2010 U.S. crime rankings- November 29, 2010 in print edition on 2A
- Lawrence is safer than Topeka, Wichita and Kansas City, Kan., but not as safe as Overland Park or Olathe.
6:00 p.m.
All stories
- Lawrence police asking for public’s help in finding Zarco 66 robbery suspect
- 05:36 p.m., November 29, 2010 Updated 06:02 p.m. in print edition on A3
- Lawrence police asked for assistance late Monday afternoon in finding a suspect accused of robbing the Zarco 66 store at 1415 W. Sixth St.
- What do I do with … game meat?
- Venison, bison, elk and other meats provide an alternative to beef
- November 29, 2010
- Game meat is a term that can be painted with a broad brush these days
- Lawrence native shares economic woes as star of WEtv reality show ‘Downsized’
- November 29, 2010 in print edition on A1
- Friends and acquaintances of Lawrence native Todd Bruce now can find him on their television sets every Saturday night as the star of a new reality television program.
- HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius expects U.S. House to challenge health care law
- 02:54 p.m., November 29, 2010 Updated 03:53 p.m. in print edition on A1
- Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius predicted Monday that the U.S. House will pass a bill to repeal the health care reform law but said she doubts the effort will clear the Senate or that a court challenge against the law will be successful.
- Longtime Lawrence Fire Marshal Rich Barr to retire
- 02:43 p.m., November 29, 2010 Updated 06:07 p.m.
- The only man to serve as the fire marshal for Lawrence Douglas County Fire and Medical since the position was created in 1985 will retire in December.
- Douglas County District Judge Michael Malone to sit with Kansas Supreme Court in December
- November 29, 2010
- Douglas County District Judge Michael Malone will sit with the Kansas Supreme Court in December to hear appeals in four cases.
- Jayhawks move to No. 4 in latest AP basketball poll, highest in Big 12 and above K-State at No. 5
- November 29, 2010
- After beating Arizona, Ohio and Texas A&M Corpus-Christi, the Kansas Jayhawks moved up two spots in the latest Associated Press Top 25 poll, out Monday afternoon.
- Don’t buy Kansas Lottery tickets for kids, state officials say
- November 29, 2010 in print edition on A2
- The sale of Kansas Lottery products is reserved to those 18 years of age and older.
- KU basketball’s Marcus Morris wins Big 12 player of the week
- November 29, 2010
- Kansas forward Marcus Morris was named Big 12 player of the week, the Big 12 announced Monday.
- Kansas election results certified with few irregularities reported
- November 29, 2010 in print edition on A1
- During the general election there were 856,831 Kansans who voted for a 50 percent turnout.
- Town Talk: Portion of Kasold to close; Lawrence Del Monte plant to be sold; mayors and coaches to raise money for utilities
- November 29, 2010
- News and notes from around Lawrence and Douglas County.
- Lawrence woman injured in car-deer accident west of town on U.S. Highway 40
- 09:20 a.m., November 29, 2010 Updated 04:13 p.m.
- A 25-year-old Lawrence woman was treated and released at Lawrence Memorial Hospital Monday morning after her car struck a deer six miles west of Lawrence on U.S. Highway 40.
- 25 years ago: Shoppers begin hitting the stores for holiday deals
- November 29, 2010
- The day after Thanksgiving was not yet widely referred to as “Black Friday,” and in contrast to the door-busting loss leaders at daybreak that now characterize the day, shoppers were not usually crowding the stores until mid-morning.
- 40 years ago: Headquarters staff report large numbers of students with drug problems
- November 29, 2010
- The founder and director of Headquarters estimated that of the nearly 700 students he saw annually, at least 50 percent had some sort of drug experience.
- 100 years ago: Three downtown factories suffer great material losses in huge fire
- November 29, 2010
- “The most serious fire of the month occurred last night in the factory district on New Hampshire street.”
- River City Jules: an exclusive hoops interview
- November 29, 2010
- Basketball season is in full swing again, and do I ever have high hopes for a certain crew of boys in blue.
- Election alters N.H. political landscape
- November 29, 2010 in print edition on A8
- There’s a blanket of white on Mount Washington, a whiff of snow in the air down here in the valley. Some mornings there’s a rime of ice on the ponds, a thin sheet on the windshields. Everywhere in the North Country there is the sense that a change of season — dramatic, in some ways brutal, in all ways unavoidable — is in motion.
- Obama should back deficit-cutting plan
- November 29, 2010 in print edition on A8
- It’s been three weeks since the mid-term elections, but neither congressional party seems to have gotten the message.
- Budget opening
- The Kansas Board of Regents’ best shot at budget increases next year is to tie that funding directly to efforts that will benefit the state economy.
- November 29, 2010 in print edition on A8
- It won’t be easy to sell the Kansas Legislature on a funding increase next year, but the best shot the Kansas Board of Regents has is to show specifically how additional money would be used help address certain gaps in the state’s workforce.
- Horoscope for Nov. 29
- November 29, 2010
- This year, just when you decide your life is working, someone or some situation pops up from out of nowhere. The unpredictable occurs in your domestic life, while opportunities pour in left and right. If you are single, steer away from someone who appears to be emotionally unavailable. If you are attached, the two of you will act like new lovers. You might decide to finally take that special trip. Virgo pushes you into the limelight.
- Tune in: Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland hosts ‘CMA Country Christmas’
- November 29, 2010
- Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles host “CMA Country Christmas” (8:30 p.m., ABC), a celebration of the season with a little twang.
- Fix-It Chick: Tips to prepare your house for winter
- November 29, 2010
- Staying warm and saving money on heating costs are two goals that sometimes seem at odds when cold weather hits. Here are 10 steps that will help you do both.
- Bankruptcies filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the District of Kansas
- November 29, 2010
- Douglas County residents or businesses filing for bankruptcy protection recently in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the District of Kansas, according to court records.
- Marriage licenses issued in Douglas County District Court the week of Nov. 29
- November 29, 2010 in print edition on A4
- Marriage licenses issued in Douglas County District Court the week of Nov. 29.
- Divorces granted in Douglas County District Court the week of Nov. 29
- November 29, 2010 in print edition on A4
- Divorces granted in Douglas County District Court the week of Nov. 29.
- Kidney transplant cements Kansas sisters’ bond
- November 29, 2010
- A pair of Valley Falls sisters were never really that close until four years ago when Melissa Penry had a baby.
- Light rail advocate Clay Chastain to run for KC mayor
- November 29, 2010
- A Virginia man who helped push a successful light rail ballot issue in Kansas City in 2006 has announced he plans to run for the city’s mayoral post next year
- Slice of Life: In the ‘perfect’ place
- Varied interests mesh for KU student
- November 29, 2010
- Filmmaker, photographer, yoga teacher, martial arts enthusiast, seasoned traveler and Kansas University student Louis Anajjar, 30, spent over half his life searching for a place to feel “at home.”
- Mass St. Chic: Mix up your holiday look with cosmetics
- November 29, 2010
- Although most women have a set beauty routine, now and then it’s fun to mix it up.
- Vegas trip learning experience for Kansas basketball
- November 29, 2010 in print edition on B1
- Bill Self said he was anxious to find out more about his Kansas University basketball team on the squad’s first road trip — make that neutral-site trip — of the season.
- Better seasons await for KU football
- November 29, 2010 in print edition on B1
- Lost amid the rubble of blowout losses for the Kansas University football team that finished 3-9 lies an encouraging sign. The defense should improve as soon as next season.
- After rough 2010 football season, Jayhawks optimistic about future
- November 29, 2010 in print edition on B3
- Though it might seem the end of such a rough season would bring a little relief, that wasn’t the case for Kansas University’s football team.
- Oklahoma Sooners to face Nebraska Cornuskers in 2010 Big 12 football championship
- November 29, 2010 in print edition on B3
- No. 9 Oklahoma is headed back to the Big 12 championship game to face No. 13 Nebraska after winning a tiebreaker based on the Bowl Championship Series standings.
- BCS Standings: Stanford jumps to 4th, Auburn and Oregon switch places at the top
- November 29, 2010 in print edition on B3
- Stanford was the big winner in the latest BCS standings.
- Lawrence’s Festival of Trees shows off Christmas creativity to benefit The Shelter Inc.
- November 29, 2010 in print edition on A1
- Liberty Hall transformed into an enchanted forest Sunday afternoon as Christmas trees of every shape, size, color and theme sprouted from the floorboards.
- IRS still has refunds to give to elusive Kansas taxpayers
- November 29, 2010
- Uncle Sam is checking his list — more than twice — in a continuing search for folks who are awaiting refunds on their hard-earned money earlier this year, and who could use a little extra cash this holiday season.
- Hundreds line up at Andover, Kan. grocery store for Sarah Palin book signing
- November 29, 2010 in print edition on A2
- Hundreds turned out to get a glimpse of former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin signing books at a southern Kansas grocery store.
- Republican sweep in Kansas sets stage for discord
- November 29, 2010 in print edition on A2
- Gov.-elect Sam Brownback’s inauguration will make Jan. 10 a heady moment for fellow Kansas Republicans, but also a politically dangerous one.
- Actor Leslie Nielsen dies at age 84
- November 29, 2010 in print edition on A6
- Leslie Nielsen, the dramatic lead in “Forbidden Planet” and “The Poseidon Adventure” and the bumbling detective in “The Naked Gun” comedies, died on Sunday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. He was 84.
- KDOT says more prepared for 2010-2011 winter than last year
- November 29, 2010 in print edition on A10
- Kansas transportation officials say the state is better prepared to deal with harsh winter weather than it was a year ago, but road crews still could be stretched thin in some areas.
- KTA to redirect traffic onto new bridge
- November 29, 2010 in print edition on A6
- Kansas Turnpike Authority crews will begin moving eastbound traffic onto the new Kansas River Bridge after morning traffic today.
- Lawrence trade schools help more students find jobs
- November 29, 2010 in print edition on A3
- After spending four years trying to find the right job, Emily Metzger decided it was time for a different approach.
- Documents posted by WikiLeaks reveal candid look at international diplomacy
- November 29, 2010 in print edition on A7
- Hundreds of thousands of State Department documents leaked Sunday revealed a hidden world of backstage international diplomacy, divulging candid comments from world leaders and detailing occasional U.S. pressure tactics aimed at hot spots in Afghanistan, Iran and North Korea.
- EU nations agree on $113 billion bailout deal for debt-struck Ireland
- November 29, 2010 in print edition on A7
- EU nations agreed on an 85 billion euros ($113 billion) bailout deal for Ireland on Sunday to help the debt-struck country with its banking crisis, and sketched out new rules for future emergencies in an effort to restore faith in the euro currency.
- Football coaches at Indiana, Miami and La. Lafayette fired
- November 29, 2010 in print edition on B2
- After a promising start, Bill Lynch’s tenure as Indiana coach ended with the Hoosiers in their familiar spot at the bottom of the Big Ten.
- 94 percent of KU students complete AlcoholEdu course
- November 29, 2010 in print edition on A1
- As of Friday, 259 of the 4,375 students required to take the AlcoholEdu course had yet to complete it — a 94 percent completion rate. Those that don’t comply are stuck with a hold on their enrollment, which happened to 905 students this year.
- Lecompton officials seek to bring Legislature to town for a day
- November 29, 2010 in print edition on A1
- Kansas was created from the most important conflict in U.S. history: slavery. Lecompton played a critical role in that battle, so current leaders believe that the Territorial Capital of Kansas would be the perfect place for the Kansas Legislature to meet for one day next year as part of the state’s sesquicentennial.
- Matt Cassel, Kansas City Chiefs upend Seattle Seahawks, 42-24
- November 29, 2010 in print edition on B1
- Six years later, Matt Cassel got a chance to show Pete Carroll firsthand how good he can be as a starter. With the help of Dwayne Bowe and Kansas City’s run game, Cassel and the Chiefs made it look easy.
- Volunteer opportunities in Lawrence: Arts Center staffing its Holiday Shop
- November 29, 2010 in print edition on A4
- Lawrence Arts Center is in need of volunteers to help with its annual Holiday Shop on Dec. 10 and 11.
- National briefs: Stanford guard Jeremy Green collapses
- November 29, 2010 in print edition on B2
- Stanford guard Jeremy Green was taken to the hospital after collapsing following the Cardinal’s 81-74 victory over DePaul on Sunday.
- Roger Federer bests Rafael Nadal in ATP World Tour Finals
- November 29, 2010 in print edition on B2
- Roger Federer turned his high-profile, season-ending match against Rafael Nadal into little more than an exhbition.
- Lawrence is 156th safest city according to 2010 U.S. crime rankings
- November 29, 2010 in print edition on A2
- Lawrence is safer than Topeka, Wichita and Kansas City, Kan., but not as safe as Overland Park or Olathe.
- A gleeful endeavor: Lawrence Arts Center establishes choral pop group
- November 29, 2010
- “Glee” is one of the guiding forces behind LAC Voices, a new choral pop group established this fall through the Lawrence Arts Center.
- ‘Whipahol’ alcohol-infused whipped creams a sweet hit
- 12:00 a.m., November 29, 2010 Updated 09:28 a.m.
- Something new is tempting the impulse-buyer: flavored, alcohol-infused whipped cream.
- U.S. military sees new appreciation May 28, 2012 · 18 comments
- Remove politics, and redistricting map falls in line May 27, 2012 · 35 comments
- National group seeks repeal of 'Stand Your Ground' law in Kansas May 27, 2012 · 132 comments
- Tax gamble May 26, 2012 · 77 comments
- On the street: How did you spend your Memorial Day? May 28, 2012 · 17 comments
- Kansas tax act most regressive in nation May 27, 2012 · 249 comments
- Kansas extends major development tool for 5 years May 28, 2012 · 13 comments
- Sound Off: How much does the city’s transit system collect in fares compared with how much it costs May 27, 2012 · 127 comments
- God, marriage May 25, 2012 · 192 comments
- Critics may bolster Roberts’ resolve May 29, 2012 · 13 comments
- Thread of pain ran through Jackson’s career June 28, 2009
- Kansas tax act most regressive in nation May 27, 2012
- Friends mourn Lynn Bretz, former voice of KU May 28, 2012
- Kansas football scouring country May 29, 2012
- KU’s Elijah Johnson cautious at camp May 29, 2012
- Hilltop executive director Pat Pisani stepping down May 28, 2012
- City, county mull upgrade to emergency radio system May 28, 2012
- Book helps family heal after tragedy May 28, 2012
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