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6:00 a.m.
From left: Bob Schumm, Mike Machell, Mike Dever, Hugh Carter and Sven Alstrom Carter, Dever and Schumm raise more than $13,000 each for Lawrence City Commission campaigns
By Chad Lawhorn
February 22, 2011 in print edition on 1A
In the race for three seats on the Lawrence City Commission, a trio of candidates have broken out to a clear lead when it comes to fundraising.
10:00 a.m.
Cathy Wales picks up her daughter, Kylee Wales, 7, a first-grader at Wakarusa Valley School Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011. Wales built her home a mile from the school more than 25 years ago. Prospect of Wakarusa Valley School closure upsets parents
By Mark Fagan
February 23, 2011 in print edition on 1A
The recommendation to close Wakarusa Valley School was formed during the past eight months, as two dozen members of the Lawrence school district community discussed values, gathered data, compiled numbers, toured buildings, studied budgets and reviewed research to determine what they considered “best for kids” within painful budget restraints.
2:00 p.m.
The Kenneth Spencer Research Library, right, sits quietly among the trees as compared with Fraser Hall, which dominates the campus skyline. Kansas House committee wants Board of Regents to study benefits of privatizing many functions at state universities
By Scott Rothschild
February 22, 2011 in print edition on 1A
The House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday approved a provision that tells the Kansas Board of Regents to conduct a study on whether it would make economical sense to privatize many of the jobs at public colleges.
2:00 p.m.
Free State Brewery waitress Demi Gerow takes lunch orders from Tree Hanna seated left, and her children Shea, 7, and Ian, 8, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011. Behind the family, production crews set up lights and camera equipment for a live broadcast of MSNBC’s “The Rachel Maddow Show." ‘The Rachel Maddow Show’ coming to Lawrence’s Free State Brewery; Owner Chuck Magerl responds to questions
By Andy Hyland
6:18 p.m., February 22, 2011 Updated 12:47 p.m. in print edition on 1A
Free State Brewery will host a broadcast of MSNBC’s “The Rachel Maddow Show” on Wednesday evening, the restaurant’s owner said.
6:00 p.m.
Downtown Lawrence merchants are hatching a plan to help rid Massachusetts Street of panhandlers. A new program will hand out educational resources listing social service agencies to downtown visitors, designed to discourage them from giving out money. KU Relay events to be featured downtown
By Chad Lawhorn
February 23, 2011 in print edition on 3A
Sure, you’ve seen crazy, you’ve seen odd, you’ve seen unique in downtown Lawrence before. But city leaders are betting you’ve never seen world-class athletes heave a 16-pound steel ball nearly 70 feet down a public street.

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KU women notch road win, defeat Oklahoma State, 73-66
J-W Staff Reports
09:17 p.m., February 23, 2011 Updated 12:00 a.m. in print edition on B1
A late push propelled the Kansas women’s basketball team to a 73-66 victory over Oklahoma State on Wednesday at Gallagher-Iba Arena.
Jefferson’s to reopen with new owner
By Christine Metz
February 23, 2011 in print edition on A2
Jefferson’s Restaurant is expected to reopen soon under new ownership, said Jeff Webb, owner of the franchise.
Power restored to hundreds of Westar Energy customers in Lawrence
By Whitney Mathews
06:21 p.m., February 23, 2011 Updated 06:35 p.m.
Hundreds of Westar Energy customers in Douglas County lost power just after 6 p.m. Wednesday, according to the company’s website.
Legislature struggling to resolve Kansas special education funding
JOHN HANNA, Associated Press
February 23, 2011
Kansas legislators struggled Wednesday to resolve how to satisfy the federal government’s demands that the state boost spending on special education programs in public schools without undercutting Gov. Sam Brownback’s effort to trim the current state budget.
Garden City school district cuts jobs, raises property taxes two mills
Associated Press
February 23, 2011
The Garden City school district will raise residents’ property taxes two mills and eliminate 27 jobs.
Topeka City Council approves 2 projects for zoo
Associated Press
February 23, 2011
Topeka Zoo director Brendan Wiley says two new capital improvement projects will help the zoo’s efforts to keep its accreditation.
Garmin 4Q earnings fall 52 percent as sales tumble
DANA WOLLMAN, Associated Press
February 23, 2011
Garmin Ltd., best known for its global positioning systems, said Wednesday that its fourth-quarter earnings fell 52 percent as smart phones continued to eat into the market for personal navigators.
Darius Rucker, former lead singer of Hootie & the Blowfish, to headline Kansas State Fair
Associated Press
February 23, 2011
Country singer Darius Rucker will be one of several performers at this year’s Kansas State Fair, which runs Sept. 9-18 in Hutchinson.
Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Department retiring two drug-sniffing dogs
Associated Press
February 23, 2011
Two mainstays of the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Department are retiring after sniffing out millions of dollars’ worth of drugs.
Lawrence district’s first black teacher shares experiences of racism with elementary students
By Brenna Hawley
February 23, 2011 in print edition on A3
Jesse Milan can remember the first time he came to Lawrence to participate in the Kansas Relays. The year was 1943, and he was a high school track athlete. When he and his black teammates walked up to the student union, white people threw pennies at them as an insult. The city claimed to be progressive and open-minded, but Milan disagreed.
Kansas House approves bill prohibiting unions from making paycheck deductions for political activities
By Scott Rothschild
February 23, 2011 in print edition on A5
The measure, which also bans public employee unions from endorsing candidates, was advanced 80-36 with final passage expected Thursday.
Kansas House advances abortion bills on fetal pain, parental consent for minors
Associated Press
01:08 p.m., February 23, 2011 Updated 08:46 p.m.
The Kansas House has given first-round approval to a bill enacting a fetal pain law like the one enacted in Nebraska last year.
8-hour standoff in Osage County community ends early Wednesday morning with arrest
By Andy Hyland
February 23, 2011 in print edition on A4
An eight-hour standoff in the Osage County town of Vassar ended with no injuries, according to a release from the Osage County Sheriff’s Office.
Brownback cool to idea of removing in-state college tuition option for children of illegal immigrants
By Scott Rothschild
February 23, 2011 in print edition on A3
Gov. Sam Brownback indicated Wednesday he wasn’t supportive of a bill the House has passed that would repeal in-state tuition for some undocumented students.
Internal ethics report an issue in ex-Kansas AG Phill Kline’s case
Associated Press
February 23, 2011
Former Kansas Attorney General Phill Kline’s supporters accuse the state official pursuing a professional ethics complaint against him of concealing an investigators’ report highly favorable to Kline for months, but the official said Wednesday the allegation is “absolutely not true.”
Town Talk: A look at city commission candidates’ business interests
By Chad Lawhorn
February 23, 2011
News and notes from around Lawrence and Douglas County.
Kansas Senate committee unhappy with Bioscience Authority spending
Associated Press
10:15 a.m., February 23, 2011 Updated 03:16 p.m. in print edition on A3
A state agency that works to encourage bioscience investments in Kansas is being criticized for its spending on salaries and bonuses, after records showed more than half of the agency’s employees make more than $100,000 a year.
Kansas Senate advances bill on youth sports head injuries
Associated Press
10:03 a.m., February 23, 2011 Updated 03:38 p.m.
The Kansas Senate has approved a bill aimed at providing greater protection to youths who suffer head injuries during school sporting events.
First Bell: Capital outlay fund available for projects; mold inspection set for Kennedy; parents worried at Wakarusa Valley
By Mark Fagan
February 23, 2011
Time for another edition of First Bell, a rundown of news and other educational items involving schools in the area.
Naismith’s original basketball rules to be displayed in Kansas City’s Nelson-Atkins Museum from March 5 to May 29
Exhibit will be free and open to public
J-W Staff Reports
February 23, 2011 in print edition on B3
Dr. James Naismith’s rules of basketball, which will ultimately be housed in Lawrence, will be on display in Kansas City from March 5 through May 29 at Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
Heard on the Hill: ESPN features KU debate squad; KU law professor argues before Supreme Court; KUMC vice chancellor Ed Phillips to retire in June
By Andy Hyland
February 23, 2011
Your daily dose of news, notes and links from around Kansas University.
Pilot Club hosting antiques show at Douglas County Fairgrounds
By Brianne Pfannenstiel
February 23, 2011 in print edition on A8
The Pilot Club will host an antiques show and sale March 4-5 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2110 Harper St.
Kansas legislators resume budget negotiations
Associated Press
February 23, 2011 in print edition on C6
Kansas legislators have resumed negotiations over cutting the current state budget.
Lawrence man reports theft of television, other items in 1400 block of Brighton Circle
By George Diepenbrock
February 23, 2011 in print edition on A4
A 20-year-old Lawrence man reported a burglary in the 1400 block of Brighton Circle that occurred between 8 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. Saturday.
S and S Electric reports theft of $4,000 of copper wire
By George Diepenbrock
February 23, 2011 in print edition on A4
S and S Electric, 411 Iowa, reported a burglary that occurred between 2 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. Monday.
Pump patrol
Staff reports
February 23, 2011 in print edition on A4
The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.99 at BP, 19th Street and Haskell Ave.
Kansas City man stands trial in January 2010 armed robbery
By George Diepenbrock
February 23, 2011 in print edition on A4
A Douglas County jury Tuesday afternoon began hearing evidence in the case of a Kansas City, Mo., man accused of taking part in a 2010 Lawrence robbery.
Kansas House advances bill on fleeing the scene of an accident
By Scott Rothschild
February 23, 2011 in print edition on C6
Legislation sought by family members of hit-and-run victims in Lawrence was advanced by the House on a voice vote Tuesday.
Downtown Lawrence Inc. names Cathy Hamilton new director
By Chad Lawhorn
February 23, 2011 in print edition on C6
Downtown Lawrence Inc. has hired a longtime Lawrence media personality to ramp up the marketing of the downtown area.
Prospect of Wakarusa Valley School closure upsets parents
By Mark Fagan
February 23, 2011 in print edition on A1
The recommendation to close Wakarusa Valley School was formed during the past eight months, as two dozen members of the Lawrence school district community discussed values, gathered data, compiled numbers, toured buildings, studied budgets and reviewed research to determine what they considered “best for kids” within painful budget restraints.
KU Relay events to be featured downtown
By Chad Lawhorn
February 23, 2011 in print edition on A3
Sure, you’ve seen crazy, you’ve seen odd, you’ve seen unique in downtown Lawrence before. But city leaders are betting you’ve never seen world-class athletes heave a 16-pound steel ball nearly 70 feet down a public street.
(Almost) Mr. 300: Justin Walthall barely misses perfection; Free State sweeps LHS at Royal Crest Lanes
By Tom Keegan
February 23, 2011 in print edition on B1
These were no rat clubs competing Tuesday afternoon at Royal Crest Lanes, where the city’s best high school bowlers gathered for a dual between Free State and the host, Lawrence High. Strikes and ringing ten-burners abounded. Barely a sour apple was thrown all day.
FSHS girls basketball snaps three-game slide
By Ben Ward
February 23, 2011 in print edition on B1
A few easy and early baskets proved to be the perfect remedy for the Free State High girls basketball team’s losing streak on Tuesday night.
LHS girls basketball falls to Leavenworth
By Clark Goble
February 23, 2011 in print edition on B4
In girls basketball coach Nick Wood’s eyes, one call shifted all the momentum in the Lions’ 52-39 loss at Leavenworth.
Area high school basketball roundup: Tonganoxie girls cruise
J-W Staff Reports
February 23, 2011 in print edition on B4
Tonganoxie used a 20-point third quarter to take control and pick up a victory Tuesday.
Veritas girls basketball triumphs
J-W Staff Reports
February 23, 2011 in print edition on B4
The Veritas Christian girls basketball team won its final game on Tuesday before the KCAA State Tournament. The Eagles defeated Brand Hebrew Academy (Overland Park), 45-37.
KU’s Allison Mayfield to try out for U.S. volleyball team
J-W Staff Reports
February 23, 2011 in print edition on B4
Kansas University volleyball junior Allison Mayfield will attend tryouts for the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team, from Feb. 25-27, at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Kansas women’s basketball to hit road at Oklahoma State
J-W Staff Reports
February 23, 2011 in print edition on B4
After a victory over Border War rival Missouri, the Kansas University women’s basketball team will look to keep its momentum going on the road tonight at Oklahoma State.
Texas basketball trounces Iowa State
Associated Press
February 23, 2011 in print edition on B3
As shooting slumps go, Jordan Hamilton’s wasn’t very long.
Creighton spoils KU baseball home opener
J-W Staff Reports
February 23, 2011 in print edition on B4
Creighton spoiled the home opener for the Kansas University baseball team with a 4-3 victory in 10 innings on Tuesday at Hoglund Ballpark.
Gary Bedore’s KU basketball notebook: Markieff Morris steps up
By Gary Bedore
February 23, 2011 in print edition on B3
Markieff Morris followed perhaps his worst game of the season (three points in loss to Kansas State on Feb. 14) with two monster games.
Jayhawks in the NBA
Associated Press
February 23, 2011 in print edition on B2
Here’s a look at how former Jayhawks fared in NBA action on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011.
Big 12 roundup: Sooners’ football workouts lead to violations
Texas suspends forward
Associated Press
February 23, 2011 in print edition on B2
Oklahoma’s football team has been required to give players a week off from athletic training during the offseason after reporting a series of secondary NCAA rules violations.
Free State boys basketball toppled, 65-61
By Ben Ward
February 23, 2011 in print edition on B4
If there were any positives to take away from Tuesday night, Free State High boys basketball coach Chuck Law couldn’t think of any.
LHS boys basketball pounded by Pioneers
By Clark Goble
February 23, 2011 in print edition on B1
Lawrence High boys basketball coach Mike Lewis didn’t try to sugarcoat his team’s 70-49 drubbing on Tuesday at Leavenworth.
Simple solution
Dennis Barritt, Lawrence
February 23, 2011 in print edition on A6
It appears the homeless center will continue to be “homeless” itself for some time. Its special use permit expires in April.
Facts ignored
Jeremy Martin, Lawrence
February 23, 2011 in print edition on A6
Your editorial (Feb. 19) about the budget protests in Wisconsin ignores two vital facts.
Pothole push
We’re keeping our fingers crossed, but, so far, Lawrence streets appear surprisingly pothole-free.
J-W
February 23, 2011 in print edition on A6
We’re keeping our fingers crossed, but, so far, Lawrence streets appear surprisingly pothole-free.
Salary strategy
Salary cuts are not a one-size-fits-all solution for the state budget deficit.
J-W Editorial
February 23, 2011 in print edition on A6
The Kansas Board of Regents has a valid objection to legislation that would arbitrarily cut the salaries of about 1,500 state university employees.
25 years ago: Packer Plastics introduces job-sharing program
By Sarah St. John
February 23, 2011
The concept of job-sharing was not new, but Packer Plastics in Lawrence might have been the first manufacturing plant in town that was willing to give it a try.
100 years ago: Kansas legislature discusses ‘good roads bill’
By Sarah St. John
February 23, 2011
“It is made unlawful for anyone to drive any animal across a bridge faster than a walk or to drive more than fifty head of cattle upon a bridge at one time.”
40 years ago: Lawrence area experiences record-breaking snowstorm
By Sarah St. John
February 23, 2011
Lawrence and the surrounding towns were recovering from what was termed the “worst snow storm of the century.”
Wisconsin governor should stand firm
Cal Thomas — Tribune Media Services
February 23, 2011 in print edition on A6
When three-fourths of the Boston police department went on strike in 1919, leading to broken shop windows and looting, then-Massachusetts Governor Calvin Coolidge called out the state militia and broke the strike. Coolidge declared, “There is no right to strike against the public safety by anybody, anywhere, any time.”
Horoscope for Feb. 23
Jacqueline Bigar - King Features
February 23, 2011
Follow your instincts this year. Your feelings will guide you. As a result, you will hit many home runs. It is important to be in tune with yourself. You easily could meet someone quite special this year. This person will demonstrate real caring. If you are attached, the two of you gain through socializing as a couple more. Capricorn warms up when with you.
’Shedding for the Wedding’ far from XL-ent
Kevin McDonough - United Feature
February 23, 2011
The ratings-challenged CW network has employed a curious strategy this season. Because next to nobody is watching their shows, they’ll just make fewer of them.
Egypt could foster Mideast democracy
Trudy Rubin - The Philadelphia Inquirer
February 23, 2011 in print edition on A6
While rebellions are erupting all over the Middle East, it is the continuing Egyptian revolution that will determine which direction the Arab world takes.
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