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Which of these classic board games is your favorite?

Poll results

Response Percent
Monopoly
 
 35%
Scrabble
 
 28%
Clue
 
 15%
Sorry!
 
 10%
Life
 
 9%
Total 973
Videos

Lead stories

12:00 a.m.
Chris Drinkhouse, left, is congratulated by fellow teacher Nici Coulson, right, after it was announced that Drinkhouse, the learning strategies teacher at Southwest Junior High School, was awarded Wednesday as the 2010-11 Lawrence Secondary Teacher of the Year. Southwest Junior High’s Chris Drinkhouse named 2010-11 Lawrence Secondary Teacher of the Year
By Mark Fagan
February 16, 2011 in print edition on 3A
Chris Drinkhouse is the Lawrence school district’s 2010-11 Lawrence Secondary Teacher of the Year because she’s nothing short of a “miracle worker,” able to blend the roles of “teacher, mentor, mother, good friend and drill sergeant” into a single educator.
6:00 a.m.
A customer sits inside the Borders cafe in Downtown Lawrence, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011. Borders announced Wednesday that the Lawrence store will be one of several stores closing nationwide. Borders store in downtown Lawrence to close by end of April as part of bankruptcy; 27 to lose jobs
By Brenna Hawley
10:10 a.m., February 16, 2011 Updated 3:21 p.m. in print edition on 1A
Borders in Lawrence is closing, according to a Wednesday filing the company made in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Manhattan, N.Y.
10:00 a.m.
Marijuana is shown for sale at the San Francisco Medical Cannabis Clinic in San Francisco in this Associated Press file photo from October 16, 2010. Legislation filed to legalize medical marijuana in Kansas
By Scott Rothschild
February 16, 2011 in print edition on 1A
Legislation has been filed to legalize medical marijuana for people with debilitating conditions, such as cancer.
2:00 p.m.
Gov. Sam Brownback’s budget director Steve Anderson Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback’s budget director Steve Anderson sidesteps funding questions
By Scott Rothschild
February 16, 2011 in print edition on 1A
Gov. Sam Brownback’s budget director Steve Anderson on Wednesday declined to tell the Kansas Board of Regents his personal opinion on higher education funding. “Opinions are like belly buttons,” Anderson said. “Everyone’s got one. The only important belly button to me right now is the governor’s.”
6:00 p.m.
A contractor walks out of a home under construction in the 3900 block of Bellflower, just west of Monterey Way. Housing starts were up slightly in Lawrence last year, but the overall construction industry remained weak. No major declines in Douglas County home values in 2010
By Chad Lawhorn
February 16, 2011 in print edition on 1A
Home values in Douglas County largely have weathered another year without major declines, according to new numbers from the county appraiser’s office.

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Former Kansas A.G. Steve Six may be in line to replace Court of Appeals judge Deanell Tacha
By Andy Hyland
February 17, 2011 in print edition on A3
With the retirement of 10th Circuit Court of Appeals judge Deanell Tacha, President Barack Obama will select a new federal judge, likely from Kansas.
City wants public input on changes to bus routes
By Chad Lawhorn
February 17, 2011 in print edition on A3
Riders of the city’s public transit system should prepare for route changes, especially if they travel in or near North Lawrence, Haskell Indian Nations University or the Prairie Park neighborhood.
Critics say religious freedom bill in Kansas House discriminates against gay people
By Scott Rothschild
February 17, 2011 in print edition on A3
A bill touted by its supporters Thursday as a way to keep government from infringing on religious freedom was criticized by opponents as a deceptive way to discriminate against people who are gay.
Business older than Kansas
Dan Voorhis, Wichita Eagle
February 17, 2011
Only one dead body ever spooked Davis Moulden, and that’s saying something. Moulden sees death on a daily basis as one of the owners of the family business, Davis Funeral Chapel in Leavenworth.
Lawrence.com Oscar contest 2011
By Trevan McGee
February 17, 2011
Pick the Oscars for a chance to win movie passes good at any Hollywood Theater including the Southwind 12.
Bill for Arizona-style illegal immigration law in Kansas stirs opposition
Associated Press
February 17, 2011
An influential Kansas House member’s proposal on illegal immigration is already drawing criticism because it contains a provision similar to the law enacted last year in Arizona.
Statehouse Live: Committee advances proposed amendment to keep judiciary out of funding decisions
By Scott Rothschild
February 17, 2011
If the resolution is supported by two thirds of the House and Senate, the measure will be put on the November 2012 ballot for voters to decide.
Three Missouri men face sentencing for Lawrence apartment burglary
By George Diepenbrock
February 17, 2011 in print edition on A5
Three Bolivar, Mo., men now face sentencing in connection with a December Lawrence apartment robbery.
Open house scheduled Saturday for new director of Lawrence Habitat for Humanity
By Andy Hyland
February 17, 2011 in print edition on A6
An open house welcoming the new executive director of Lawrence Habitat for Humanity is scheduled for Saturday.
‘Bus Stop’ comes to the Lied Center
By Joe Miller
February 17, 2011
The play will be the centerpiece of an entire day of activities celebrating William Inge and his work.
Kansas governor’s aide: Everything on table on pensions
Associated Press
February 17, 2011
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback’s spokeswoman says everything is on the table as state officials address the long-term funding issues faced by the state pension system.
Recruit Angelo Chol chooses Arizona over Kansas
By Gary Bedore
February 17, 2011 in print edition on B3
Angelo Chol, a 6-foot-9 forward from San Diego’s Hoover High, on Thursday orally committed to play basketball at Arizona at a press conference at his high school.
Nebraska kidnapping suspect facing Kansas charge
Associated Press
February 17, 2011
A Keith County man suspected of kidnapping, sexual assault and other crimes in Nebraska has been arrested in Kansas.
Kansas budget negotiations for 2011 stall
Associated Press
February 17, 2011
House and Senate negotiators are making little progress in efforts to resolve issues with the 2011 Kansas budget.
K-State researcher will use $400K National Science Foundation grant to focus on tiny carbon atoms
Associated Press
February 17, 2011
A faculty member at Kansas State University is conducting research he hopes could lead to improved electronics and optoelectronics.
Kansas lawmakers plead Boeing’s case in aerial-tanker contest
McClatchy Newspapers
02:03 p.m., February 17, 2011 Updated 06:54 p.m. in print edition on A7
Amid fears that Boeing will lose a $35 billion aerial tanker contract to a European competitor, senators from Washington state and Kansas pressured President Barack Obama on Thursday to side with the U.S. aerospace giant, which promises to bring thousands of jobs to the two states if it wins the competition.
1-year-old Wichita boy dies after getting caught in playpen
Associated Press
February 17, 2011
A 1-year-old Wichita boy is dead after getting his head caught in a playpen at his baby sitter’s home in what police say was an accident.
National agricultural marketing firm buys Gateway Ethanol in Pratt
Associated Press
February 17, 2011
A short-lived Kansas ethanol plan that a few years ago was expected to become the biggest in the state has been purchased by a national agricultural marketing firm based in Omaha, Neb.
Style Scout: James Fleming
By Caitlin Donnelly
February 17, 2011
What would you like to see less of in Lawrence? Hipsters.
Style Scout: Corissa Enneking
By Caitlin Donnelly
February 17, 2011
Tell us a secret: I’m painfully gullible. Cars do not need blinker fluid, in case you were wondering.
Gov. Sam Brownback proclaims Jordy Nelson Day in Kansas
Associated Press
February 17, 2011
Honors keep piling up for Green Bay Packer Jordy Nelson in the wake of his Super Bowl performance.
Bill would end ‘social promotion’ in elementary schools, but Kansas officials say schools, not state, should decide
By Scott Rothschild
February 17, 2011 in print edition on A3
An official with former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush’s education foundation on Thursday touted the benefits of banning “social promotion,” but Kansas education officials said there was no need for such a state mandate in Kansas.
24-year-old charged with attempted second-degree murder after shooting north of Lawrence
By George Diepenbrock
11:16 a.m., February 17, 2011 Updated 03:27 p.m.
A 24-year-old rural Lawrence man faces an attempted murder charge in Jefferson County after his half-brother was shot early Thursday morning.
Town Talk: Sixth Street gas station adds drive-thru twist; changes to transit routes on the horizon; Eudora working to attract new development
By Chad Lawhorn
February 17, 2011
News and notes from around Lawrence and Douglas County.
First Bell: Southwest wants to keep its directional name; could Broken Arrow be back in closure mix?; schedule changes for developmental screenings
By Mark Fagan
February 17, 2011
Time for another edition of First Bell, a rundown of news and other educational items involving schools in the area.
Heard on the Hill: KU debate teams head to nationals; students’ rental history headed for credit reports; Toni Morrison read-a-thon seeking night owls
By Andy Hyland
February 17, 2011
Your daily dose of news, notes and links from around Kansas University.
Pump Patrol
Staff Reports
February 17, 2011 in print edition on A5
The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.99 at several stations.
Presidential historian Richard Norton Smith calls Franklin Delano Roosevelt 1 of top 3 presidents in lecture series at Dole Institute of Politics
By George Diepenbrock
February 17, 2011 in print edition on A3
Presidential historian Richard Norton Smith said Wednesday he often thinks of the country’s sheer panic during the Great Depression and banking crisis as Franklin Delano Roosevelt took office in 1933.
Lawrence man reports damage to garage door
By George Diepenbrock
February 17, 2011 in print edition on A5
A 62-year-old Lawrence man reported to police Monday that someone had done $3,000 in damage to a garage door in the 3300 block of West Eighth Street.
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels sees need for drastic change
George Will - Washington Post
February 17, 2011 in print edition on A8
At first, the banquet audience at the 38th annual Conservative Political Action Conference paid Mitch Daniels, Indiana’s Republican governor, the conventional compliment of frequently, almost reflexively, interrupting his address with applause. But as they realized they were hearing something unconventional — that they were being paid the rare compliment of being addressed as reflective adults — they reciprocated his respect with quiet attention to his elegant presentation of conservatism for grown-ups.
J-W sports section recognized in APSE contest
J-W Staff Reports
February 17, 2011 in print edition on B3
The Journal-World again has been recognized as having one of the top sports sections in the country.
Kansas swimmer Amanda Maez honored
J-W Staff Reports
February 17, 2011 in print edition on B3
Kansas University senior Amanda Maez was honored by the Big 12 Conference and Chick-fil-A on Wednesday as a member of the 2011 Winter Community of Champions.
Jayhawk Diving Club’s Presidential Invite to start on Friday
J-W Staff Reports
February 17, 2011 in print edition on B3
The Jayhawk Diving Club’s Presidential Invite will take place from Friday-Sunday at Robinson Natatorium on the Kansas University campus.
Kansas City Chiefs slap franchise tag on linebacker Tamba Hali
Associated Press
February 17, 2011 in print edition on B2
The Kansas City Chiefs put the franchise tag on linebacker Tamba Hali, who went to the Pro Bowl this past season as the AFC’s leading sacker.
Nebraska football’s Bo Pelini confirms former Jayhawk Tim Beck will be offensive coordinator
Associated Press
February 17, 2011 in print edition on B2
Nebraska coach Bo Pelini has confirmed the reorganization of his coaching staff, making Tim Beck his offensive coordinator and announcing four new assistants.
Morris twins’ reputations called into question
Injured Thomas Robinson could be ready by Oklahoma game on Feb. 26
By Gary Bedore
February 17, 2011 in print edition on B1
Some highly publicized transgressions on the court during the 2010-11 basketball season have called into question the character of Kansas University’s Morris twins.
KU football hands out awards
By Matt Tait
February 17, 2011 in print edition on B3
Though there will be no banquet to commemorate the 2010 season, the Kansas University football program and head coach Turner Gill on Wednesday announced the recipients of the team’s top honors from Gill’s first year in town.
Big 12 men’s basketball roundup: Texas throttles OSU
Nebraska edges Oklahoma
Associated Press
February 17, 2011 in print edition on B4
Gary Johnson had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and Texas beat Oklahoma State on Wednesday night to tighten its grip on first place in the Big 12.
Jayhawks in the NBA
Associated Press
February 17, 2011 in print edition on B4
Here’s a look at how former Jayhawks fared in NBA action on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011.
NCAA men’s basketball tournament might not go to seed
By Chris Dufresne - Los Angeles Times
February 17, 2011 in print edition on B2
Members of the NCAA men’s basketball selection committee meet in Indianapolis this week for a mock tournament trial run that will mostly involve throwing up their hands in advance of this year’s free-for-all.
Royals’ Kendall cleared to throw
Associated Press
February 17, 2011 in print edition on B2
Kansas City Royals catcher Jason Kendall began a light throwing program Wednesday as he starts his return from major shoulder surgery.
Area high school sports notebook
By Ben Ward
February 17, 2011 in print edition on B3
The following is a rundown of winter sports highlights from the past few weeks around the area.
LHS wrestling honored in Sunflower League
J-W Staff Reports
February 17, 2011 in print edition on B3
Lawrence High junior Reece Wright-Conklin was named this week the Sunflower League’s Most Outstanding Wrestler of the Year, as voted by the league’s coaches.
KU graduate Kevin Harlan true to tourney
By Tom Keegan
February 17, 2011 in print edition on B1
For the first time, every NCAA Tournament game will be available on one of the following channels: CBS, TBS, TNT, truTV. That means the smart, funny, candid, very real voice of Charles Barkley sometimes will be heard at halftime. That could either add spice to an always riveting March, or it could backfire.
Different strokes: New NCAA bat rule taking college baseball by storm
By Matt Tait
February 17, 2011 in print edition on B1
Kansas University senior outfielder Casey Lytle has never been much of a power hitter. So the new NCAA rule which regulates the performance of bats and figures to take some pop out of the game likely won’t have much impact on the way Lytle plays.
Shelter challenge
The Lawrence Community Shelter needs the community’s help.
J-W Editorials
February 17, 2011 in print edition on A8
OK, now is the time. It’s time for anyone who criticized the Lawrence Community Shelter’s plans to locate in an industrial park on the east side of Lawrence to step forward with a better plan.
Media overcorrect on objectivity
Leonard Pitts Jr. - Miami Herald
February 17, 2011 in print edition on A8
It is ultimately not how he said — but what he said — that has drawn criticism of CNN’s Anderson Cooper this week from several of his fellow journalists.
25 years ago: Kansas House votes against lottery measure
By Sarah St. John
February 17, 2011
With the final tally just five votes short of the 84 needed to put the measure on the ballot, the Kansas House voted against a measure that would have removed a constitutional prohibition against gambling on anything other than bingo games.
Horoscope for Feb. 17
Jacqueline Bigar - King Features
February 17, 2011
This year, others present many options. Sometimes you will feel as if your ideas are being ignored. Actually, they are the stimulus leading to many suggestions. If you are single, you are surrounded by a bevy of admirers. It is your choice! If you are attached, focus on your sweetie, not everyone else. Leo can be challenging.
’CSI’ succumbs to Bieber fever
Kevin McDonough - United Feature
February 17, 2011
He who demands the attention of young girls commands the attention of the world — or at least the advertising world. For those young ladies tend to go shopping and will soon grow up to head households and make the fateful purchasing decisions that result in the rise and fall of many a brand.
40 years ago: State Senate committee approves sale of mixed drinks in Kansas restaurants
By Sarah St. John
February 17, 2011
A bill legalizing the sale of mixed drinks in Kansas restaurants was approved by the State and Local Affairs Committee in the Kansas Senate.
100 years ago: Legal battle ensues in Eudora over land inheritance
By Sarah St. John
February 17, 2011
“It seems that half a dozen relatives have commenced litigation to secure a share in some Eudora property.”
Creative needs
Jordan Yochim
February 17, 2011 in print edition on A8
Gov. Brownback wants to eliminate the Kansas Arts Commission. He claims it’s frugal. In a state facing a huge deficit, it’s hard to disagree with frugality. As a state employee who may face a 7 percent pay cut, it’s hard to disagree with frugality. Nevertheless, I disagree.
Our town sports
J-W Staff Reports
February 17, 2011 in print edition on B5
A roundup of upcoming recreational sports opportunities around Douglas County.
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