Also from September 3
Births
Blog entries
Obituaries
On the street
Photos
Photo galleries
Polls
Do you regularly attend the Fall Arts and Crafts Festival?
Poll results
| Response | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| No, never. | 55% | |
| Yes, always. | 18% | |
| Yes, but not this year. | 12% | |
| Not before, but I’ll try it this year. | 12% | |
| Total | 286 | |
Should high school schedules be changed so students can sleep in?
Poll results
| Response | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| No | 70% | |
| Yes | 28% | |
| I don’t know | 1% | |
| Total | 1231 | |
Have you ever participated in a triathlon?
Poll results
| Response | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| No | 75% | |
| Yes | 15% | |
| I’ve volunteered, but never run. | 8% | |
| Total | 255 | |
Videos
- It’s going to feel like fall overnight with temperatures dropping …
- KU football, Labor Day weekend and classes in session have …
- Lawrence was named the best triathlon town in the country …
- U.S. Marshals were in Lawrence Friday arresting a Texas fugitive. …
- A judge has ruled in favor of the Douglas County …
- A missing Tonganoxie man returned to his family Friday after …
- The Lawrence Community Shelter has raised about $1.5M toward a …
- The president and CEO of Ford, Alan Mulally, addressed members …
- Construction on I-70 may cause some significant traffic problems for …
- Parking near Memorial Stadium for KU’s home football opener Saturday …
- The LHS football team crushed its competition in the first …
- The Firebirds took care of business against Olathe South Friday …
- Basehor-Linwood football started the season on the right foot by …
- Tonganoxie football crushed Bishop Ward Friday in its season opener. …
- Veritas football is on pace for a perfect season after …
- Turner Gill will coach his first game as the head …
- The KU volleyball team improved to 6-0 this season after …
- Sunflower Broadband received numerous awards from various organizations. The awards …
- The Kansas lottery unveiled a new lottery game to honor …
- Alan Mulally, president and CEO of Ford Motor Company, discusses …
- Alan Mulally, president and CEO of Ford Motor Company, talks …
- Alan Mulally, president and CEO of Ford Motor Company, laughs …
- Alan Mulally, president and CEO of Ford Motor Company, outlines …
- Alan Mulally, president and CEO of Ford Motor Company, answers …
- Alan Mulally, president and CEO of Ford Motor Company, explains …
- Alan Mulally, president and CEO of Ford Motor Company, discusses …
- Alan Mulally, president and CEO of Ford Motor Company, remembers …
- Alan Mulally, president and CEO of Ford Motor Company, recalls …
- Alan Mulally, president and CEO of Ford Motor Company, offers …
- Since May, April Schmidt and Jerry Hunt have been living …
- After a cloudy and damp Thursday, high pressure is building …
- It’ll be cool and comfortable on the morning commute this …
- KUSports.com editor Jesse Newell and KU football beat writer Matt …
Lead stories
12:00 a.m.
Former competitors create Project Lydia to help Ugandan women- September 1, 2010 in print edition on 1A
- One side of Julie Pash’s living room has turned into a retail display with baskets, beaded necklaces and dolls lining the wall. Her spare bedroom has become a warehouse.
- Video: Locally-sold crafts helping African women
- Photo gallery: Project Lydia
- Audio: “Yesu Iyekubu”
- Audio: “Amen Amen”
6:00 a.m.
City Commissioner wants to discuss pay-as-you-throw pricing for trash removal, as well as privatizing the service- September 2, 2010 in print edition on 1A
- Changes in how people are charged for their trash service, and the idea of turning the city-operated enterprise over to a private company are set for discussion at Lawrence City Hall.
- Video: City commissioners talking trash ideas
- Poll: Do you support Lawrence moving to pay-per-throw based pricing for its trash services?
10:00 a.m.
Four Lawrence High alumni to be inducted into school’s hall of honor- September 2, 2010 in print edition on 3A
- Four graduates of Lawrence High School will be inducted into the school’s Hall of Honor during a ceremony later this month, the Lawrence Lions Alumni Association announced Thursday.
- Source document: Lawrence Lions Alumni Association Hall of Honor Inductees
2:00 p.m.
Getting around on game day- September 3, 2010 in print edition on 1A
- Hey, Jayhawk football fans, it’s time to get your game face on.
6:00 p.m.
Kansas DTs stick together- September 3, 2010 in print edition on 1B
- Pat Dorsey and Richard Johnson’s big hits in practice also come with some friendly advice to the Kansas running backs.
All stories
- Lawrence man asks Parkinson to shorten sex crime sentence
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on B1
- A 42-year-old Lawrence man convicted of having sex with his children’s 13-year-old baby-sitter in 2004 is asking Gov. Mark Parkinson to shorten his sentence.
- Lawrence lauded as a good place for triathlons
- Iron 70.3 credited with putting city on map of triathletes’ favorite places
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on A1
- In its upcoming October edition, triathlete.com names Lawrence as its top “Tri Town” in the U.S.
- Homeless shelter about halfway to $3 million fundraising goal
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on A1
- An effort to raise $3 million to move the Lawrence Community Shelter to a site in eastern Lawrence has reached the halfway point, shelter leaders announced Friday morning.
- City won’t open outdoor pool Saturday due to lack of lifeguards
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on A1
- Plans to spend the holiday weekend in the city’s outdoor swimming pool will need to be adjusted.
- Ford CEO Alan Mulally praises his education, Lawrence during talk
- Mulally ‘treasures’ education he received in Lawrence
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on A1
- Alan Mulally returned to Lawrence on Friday, giving back to the community that gave him so much — including a broad-based education that led to a career in engineering and business that shows no signs of slowing down.
- Kansas Lottery unveils new game themed for the state’s 150th anniversary
- 11:43 a.m., September 3, 2010 Updated 01:16 p.m. in print edition on B3
- The state’s anti-gambling founders probably wouldn’t have approved, but Kansas unveiled a new lottery game Friday to get a jump on celebrating its 150th birthday.
- Missing Tonganoxie man returns home
- Father says 23-year-old had been ‘laying low’ for 3 months
- 10:56 a.m., September 3, 2010 Updated 12:21 p.m. in print edition on B1
- A 23-year-old Tonganoxie man who had been missing for more than three months has returned home.
- Park on former Menninger grounds in Topeka opens Saturday
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on B1
- Just minutes from downtown, the state is opening a new park that has miles of trails, abundant wildlife and a boat ramp on the Kansas River.
- KUsports.com staff’s Week 1 college football picks
- September 3, 2010
- The following are the Journal-World/6Sports staffers’ picks for Week 1 of the college football season.
- Statehouse Live: Kansas Labor Secretary says state is recovering
- 07:57 a.m., September 3, 2010 Updated 12:12 p.m. in print edition on B1
- State Labor Secretary Jim Garner said that in July, the state experienced job growth for the first time since October 2008, initial claims for unemployment benefits have decreased by a third from a year ago, and the state unemployment rate of 6.9 percent “appears to have reached a plateau.”
- Foundation gives high marks to Kansas highway system
- September 3, 2010
- A California foundation has ranked the Kansas state highway system third-best in the nation based on performance and cost-effectiveness.
- Man arrested following road rage incident
- September 3, 2010
- A 31-year-old transient man was arrested early Friday morning following a brief road rage incident.
- 40 years ago: 11 high school students suspended following fights with racial overtones
- September 3, 2010
- Eleven Lawrence High School students were suspended from classes after incidents involving fights with racial overtones. Supt. Carl Knox released a statement saying that the school district intended to take firm action to maintain order.
- 25 years ago: Women’s halfway house still looking for location
- September 3, 2010
- A group planning a halfway house for women recovering from alcohol and drug dependency was still looking for a new location for the program.
- Lab advance
- It’s good news that the Kansas Bureau of Investigation has been able to reduce its DNA testing backlog dramatically.
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on A9
- Reducing the backlog of DNA samples waiting to be processed by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation is an important step in supporting law enforcement efforts across the state.
- Iraq war part of Bush legacy
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on A9
- It was hardly surprising that President Barack Obama shied away from the previous administration’s premature 2003 characterization of a “mission accomplished” in proclaiming the official end of the U.S. combat role in Iraq.
- Who needs a calendar? It’s the shopping season
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on C2
- Got calendar confusion? The date says it’s officially summer, but vacations are over and kids are headed back to school. — and, yes, that is Halloween candy at the store. The fashion world can set you straight: It’s the fall shopping season.
- Chiefs get preseason win
- After 17-13 victory, Haley 1-7 in K.C. exhibitions
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on B7
- It took two years and five days, but finally Todd Haley and Kansas City have beaten somebody in the preseason.
- U.S. sleepwalks over Tunisia, 92-57
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on B2
- With nothing to play for, the United States looked as if it didn’t want to play.
- Federer beats heat, German at U.S. Open
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on B2
- Roger Federer is one cool customer. The temperature climbed into the 90s yet again Thursday at Flushing Meadows, and the guy showed up for work wearing a warmup jacket. Then he put in his 1 hour, 41 minutes on court, dismissing 104th-ranked Andreas Beck of Germany, 6-3, 6-4, 6-3, with the help of 15 aces, to ease into the third round of the U.S. Open.
- Getting around on game day
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on A1
- Hey, Jayhawk football fans, it’s time to get your game face on.
- 5 reasons for some optimism about economy
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on A1
- Is there any reason for hope in this gloomy summer for the economy?
- Would your kitchen pass an inspection?
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on A1
- Could your kitchen at home pass a restaurant inspection?
- Soldiers kill 25 in gunbattle
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on A2
- Soldiers killed 25 suspected cartel members Thursday in a raid and gunbattle in a Mexican state near the U.S. border that has seen a surge in drug gang violence, the military said.
- Volcano spews new burst of ash
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on A2
- An Indonesian volcano sent a new, powerful burst of hot ash high into the air early today, violently shaking homes and trees along the slopes and sending panicked villagers scurrying back to safety.
- Census highlights rights awareness
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on A2
- Census takers counting China’s more than 1.3 billion people already face a daunting task, and it’s getting harder for the latest once-a-decade update.
- Survivor: Victims refused narco work
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on A2
- One of two known survivors of a drug gang’s massacre in northern Mexico of 72 undocumented Central and South American migrants said in an interview broadcast Thursday that they were killed because they refused to work for the traffickers.
- Earl weakens but still powerful
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on A2
- The last ferry left for the mainland and coastal residents hunkered down at home as Hurricane Earl closed in with 105 mph winds today on North Carolina’s dangerously exposed Outer Banks, the first and perhaps most destructive stop on the storm’s projected journey up the Eastern Seaboard.
- Oil platform catches fire in Gulf; workers OK
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on A2
- An oil platform that burned off the Louisiana coast Thursday was the second such disaster in the Gulf of Mexico in less than five months. This time, the Coast Guard said there was no leak, and no one was killed.
- More talks for Israel, Palestinians
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on A2
- In an early sign of promise, Israeli and Palestinian leaders pledged Thursday in a cordial first round of talks to keep meeting at regular intervals, aiming to nail down a framework for overcoming deep disputes and achieving lasting peace within a year.
- Weather dampens pep rally crowd
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on A3
- The 1000 block of Massachusetts Street closed to traffic Thursday afternoon for what was supposed to be a large pep rally to celebrate the start of Kansas University’s football season.
- Vital stats office back to normal
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on A3
- The Kansas Department of Health and Environment says its vital statistics office is back to normal operations following computer problems.
- Pump patrol
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on A3
- The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.49 at several stations.
- Woman reports credit card fraud
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on A4
- A 46-year-old Lawrence woman reported to police someone used her credit card over the Internet 11 times between July 27 and Aug. 11 to make $1,962 in purchases.
- Lawrence man reports electronics stolen
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on A4
- A 30-year-old Lawrence man reported a Sony camera valued at $761 and an Acer laptop computer valued at $975 were taken Tuesday evening from his home in the Riverview Mobile Home Park, 827 Walnut St. in North Lawrence.
- Business reports theft of tools
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on A4
- More than $2,000 worth of tools were reported stolen from Laird Noller Hyundai, 2829 Iowa, sometime between Aug. 27 and Monday afternoon.
- Tools reported stolen from vehicle
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on A4
- More than $1,500 worth of tools were reported stolen from a vehicle at Webster’s Homes, 801 N. Second St., in North Lawrence between midnight Sunday and 5 p.m. Monday.
- Bands help to raise money for feral cats
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on A4
- Several bands from Missouri and Kansas are gathering in Hays this weekend to raise money for a program that spays and neuters feral cats.
- Boy killed after being struck by vehicle
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on A5
- A 7-year-old boy has died after being struck by an SUV while crossing a street outside a northeast Kansas school.
- Woman stabbed 8 times with screwdriver
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on A5
- A 45-year-old woman who confronted her husband and his pregnant girlfriend was in serious condition Thursday after being stabbed in the head with a screwdriver.
- More Democrats express wish to extend tax cuts for rich
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on A7
- Congress seems increasingly reluctant to let taxes go up, even on wealthier Americans.
- Discounts spur surprising August retail sales gains
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on A7
- This year’s back-to-school season isn’t as big a bust for retailers as they feared — or as last year’s — but it’s not great either.
- Hostages planned escape
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on A8
- Police had been negotiating with James Jae Lee for several hours and intended to keep him talking for as long as it took to safely resolve the standoff at the Discovery Channel’s headquarters. Inside the lobby, Lee’s three hostages had no intention of waiting.
- U.S. sends confusing signals to Afghans
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on A9
- President Obama was fully justified in dismissing Gen. Stanley McChrystal. The firing offense did not rise to the level of insubordination — this was no MacArthur undermining the commander in chief’s war strategy — but it was a serious enough show of disrespect for the president and for the entire civilian leadership to justify relief from his post.
- Iconic sign
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on A9
- I remember back, oh, 10 years ago, when I first moved to town. I chose to live in Lawrence when I got a job in Topeka. I didn’t know anyone, so I spent time going around town getting to know the lay of the land, getting to feel the vibes of the town. I signed up for a photography class at the Lawrence Arts Center. One of the first pictures I ever took was a black and white photo of that Lawrence sign at the Amtrak station.
- Litter break
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on A9
- First I want to thank the Journal-World and Channel 6 for the fine work done on the article and video about my trash-collecting efforts on Princeton Boulevard. I also want to thank all of my neighbors who have waved, given a thumbs up and thanked me. I even received a couple of thank-you notes that were so kind.
- 100 years ago: Breadmakers’ loaves weighed and found wanting
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on A9
- Lawrence breadmakers have not been weighing their loaves carefully, according to Dr. Crumbine. Six loaves were purchased from the various bakeries to see if they complied with the provision of the weights and measures law. According to pure food law a loaf of bread shall be two pounds in weight.
- Horoscope for September 3, 2010
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on B9
- This year, you will succeed beyond your expectations. Your circle of friends will expand, adding to the many possibilities. Stay centered and focused on your goals in order to maximize the full power of the planets. If you are single, a friendship could evolve into a lot more. If you are attached, your interaction will always need attention, and you bring your unique nurturing qualities. Cancer is always your friend.
- People in the news
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on B9
- People in the news for September 3, 2010.
- Jonas Bros. return to ‘Camp Rock’
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on B9
- With school begun or about to commence all over the country, Disney wraps up summer with the musical sequel “Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam” (7 p.m., Disney).
- No patients received diluted drugs, Kan. nursing home says
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on B10
- A Kansas nursing home where a nurse with a history of drug abuse allegedly diluted morphine said Thursday that no patients actually got the tampered medicine.
- Judge blocks Neb. ban on flag mutilation
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on B10
- A federal judge has permanently blocked enforcement of Nebraska’s ban on flag mutilation in a case brought by a member of Kansas’ Westboro Baptist Church.
- Event to celebrate all things ‘Gunsmoke’
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on B10
- Fans of “Gunsmoke” can travel back to the glory days of the classic TV western during a 55th anniversary celebration opening today in Dodge City.
- New beginnings: Lawrence High football ready to move past 1-8 season
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on B1
- Dirk Wedd sees no reason to bring up the difficult 1-8 season Lawrence High’s football team endured last year when talking to his team.
- FSHS football hopes to continue success
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on B1
- In the past four years, Free State High’s football team has averaged 8.75 victories per season and made four appearances in the Class 6A state playoffs. The Firebirds in that time have not finished any lower than fifth in the Sunflower League. It’s understandable, then, why 14th-year coach Bob Lisher was somewhat surprised when league coaches picked the Firebirds seventh in the 2010 preseason coaches poll.
- KU basketball players bulking up during offseason
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on B1
- Kansas University’s basketball big men have gotten bigger since the start of last season.
- Extended NFL season could be risky
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on B2
- We think of the NFL as the league without problems. Compared to other professional leagues, which tend to struggle with falling TV ratings or financial woes, the NFL is where the fans just keep coming and the owners just keep printing money.
- Expectations high at Veritas
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on B3
- Veritas Christian High is coming off a best-ever 8-2 varsity football record and is looking to improve on that, according to coach Doug Bennett.
- Volleyball players from Lawrence to make trip back
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on B3
- Horejsi Family Athletics Center will be a hotbed of activity for former prep volleyball stars from Lawrence during the next couple of weekends.
- Free State soccer falls
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on B3
- Free State High’s boys soccer team dropped its season opener on Thursday, losing 3-1 to Bonner Springs at FSHS.
- Texas QB Gilbert had clear path to take over
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on B6
- Garrett Gilbert has hardly played since high school, and in his only meaningful college game, he threw four interceptions as Texas lost the national championship to Alabama. When Gilbert takes the field Saturday to lead No. 5 Texas against Rice, he will be replacing a quarterback who won an NCAA-record 45 games as a starter. And he’ll do it with the full faith and confidence of Longhorns coaches and fans who believe he’s the guy to keep them chasing national titles.
- Kansas DTs stick together
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on B1
- Pat Dorsey and Richard Johnson’s big hits in practice also come with some friendly advice to the Kansas running backs.
- Road work to delay travel to Baldwin City
- September 3, 2010 in print edition on A4
- Motorists traveling between Lawrence and Baldwin City might want to tack on a few extra minutes for the trip — regardless of the route.
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