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6:00 a.m.
Lawrence City Hall, Sixth and Massachusetts streets. Lawrence Mayor Aron Cromwell says property tax mill levy increase will be difficult to avoid
By Chad Lawhorn
June 21, 2011 in print edition on 1A
There’s at least one City Hall leader betting on a property tax increase for 2012. Lawrence Mayor Aron Cromwell said Monday that he hasn’t yet seen a proposal that would allow the city to responsibly avoid an increase in its property tax mill levy.
10:00 a.m.
First graders Reagan Haskell, left, and Olivia Wood play on the monkey bars during recess on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at Pinckney School. Some Pinckney supporters are interested in being a part of the district's ongoing consolidation talks, which could lead to a bond issue that would address the district's elementary needs. Lawrence elementary school consolidation group to begin work Thursday
By Mark Fagan
June 20, 2011 in print edition on 1A
Members of a new community group will be getting a clear sense of direction this week as they start work on recommendations for how to shrink the roster of elementary schools in the Lawrence school district.
2:00 p.m.
Luke Ulrich, who lives south of Lawrence, kneels in one of his wheat fields Monday to survey the crop. The wheat is ready to be harvested, but farmers may have a difficult time getting their combines into the rain-soaked fields. Douglas County wheat crop looks lush, but harvesting in wet fields may change outlook
By Mark Fagan
3:50 p.m., June 20, 2011 Updated 3:59 p.m. in print edition on 1A
The wheat’s climbing up to their belt buckles, the thick patches of golden brown promising solid yields amid a season of relatively high prices. Now, if only farmers could get their combines in the fields.
6:00 p.m.
Bo Stephenson, left, and Patrick Chow-Yuen are two of the three chefs competing in Teller's chef competition July 4. City approves Iron Chef-style competition for Fourth of July celebration
By Paul Koepp
June 20, 2011
Get ready for some fireworks in your mouth. City officials gave the green light Monday for an Iron Chef-style competition and party to be hosted by downtown restaurant Teller’s at this year’s Fourth of July celebration in Watson Park.

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3 finalists named for Shawnee County District Court vacancy
Associated Press
June 21, 2011
A Topeka municipal judge and two attorneys are the finalists for an open seat on the Shawnee County District Court in northeast Kansas. A special nominating committee has submitted the names of Steven Ebberts, Carl William Ossmann and Fred Patton to Gov. Sam Brownback.
Wichita revokes license of inflatables company
Associated Press
June 21, 2011
A Wichita company that operates inflatable rides will not get its license renewed. The Wichita City Council voted Tuesday to uphold its decision to revoke the license of Moonwalks for Fun.
Ohio soldier assigned to Fort Riley dies in Afghanistan
Associated Press
June 21, 2011
The military says a 25-year-old Ohio soldier assigned to Fort Riley has been killed in Afghanistan.
10,000 KC students to start school with supplies
Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press
June 21, 2011
Teachers in the Kansas City School District have come to expect a hodge-podge of supplies on the first day of class. Parents unable to buy everything on the back-to-school list send their children to school with whatever they can afford. In a single classroom, one student with only a pencil might sit next to a child whose parents also can afford a new box of crayons and backpack.
Weekly Ellsworth newspaper vows to continue after fire
Associated Press
June 21, 2011 in print edition on A5
Readers of the weekly Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter will get their newspaper this week even though a fire destroyed the paper’s offices, editor and publisher Linda Mowery-Denning said.
First public forum for Medicaid overhaul set for Wednesday in Topeka
John Hanna, Associated Press
June 21, 2011 in print edition on A6
Gov. Sam Brownback’s administration prepared Tuesday to kick off public forums on reforming the Medicaid program in Kansas, part of a review that’s supposed to result in proposals later this year for controlling the state’s costs in providing health care to the needy.
Annual Douglas County CASA fundraiser includes opportunity to win playhouse, attend celebration
By Andy Hyland
June 21, 2011 in print edition on A5
Douglas County Court Appointed Special Advocates is in the middle of its Casa for CASA tour.
Kansas’ quick implementation of new abortion rules may force clinics to shut down
John Hanna, Associated Press
04:43 p.m., June 21, 2011 Updated 05:29 p.m. in print edition on A1
Kansas has taken only a few weeks to draft new abortion clinic regulations and plans to decide by July whether to give the state’s three existing clinics the licenses they need to continue operating, according to documents released Tuesday.
Kansas City Cancer Center completes merger with KU Cancer Center
By Andy Hyland
June 21, 2011 in print edition on A3
A merger between the Kansas University Cancer Center and the Kansas City Cancer Center will help KU achieve National Cancer Institute designation, officials said.
Speed limit on several highways — including Kansas Turnpike — to increase to 75 mph on July 1
By Scott Rothschild
12:53 p.m., June 21, 2011 Updated 06:11 p.m. in print edition on A1
Travelers in Kansas will get to their destinations faster as the state increases the speed limit on most freeways from 70 mph to 75 mph.
Topeka man sentenced to 17 years in prison for robbing Lawrence convenience store
By George Diepenbrock
11:45 a.m., June 21, 2011 Updated 12:22 p.m. in print edition on A3
A Douglas County judge on Tuesday morning sentenced a 22-year-old Topeka man to 17 years in prison for a 2009 robbery of a Lawrence convenience store.
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback pushes faith mentors for state prison inmates
By Scott Rothschild
10:00 a.m., June 21, 2011 Updated 06:45 p.m. in print edition on A4
Gov. Sam Brownback says he wants to match every inmate leaving state prisons with a faith-based mentor.
Baldwin City man reported missing after hiking at Clinton Lake with his collie found just before Monday night’s storm
By George Diepenbrock
09:53 a.m., June 21, 2011 Updated 01:46 p.m. in print edition on A5
A 79-year-old Baldwin City man who was reported missing earlier in the day was found Monday night west of Clinton Lake and taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital for treatment.
NRC takes Wolf Creek nuclear power plant off increased oversight list
Associated Press
June 21, 2011
Federal regulators have removed the Wolf Creek nuclear power plant near Burlington from its increased oversight list.
Saline County Jail inmate beaten with domino-filled sock after allegedly stealing honey bun
Associated Press
June 21, 2011 in print edition on A5
A purloined pastry has led to new charges against seven inmates at a central Kansas jail.
Town Talk: First Watch to reopen July 1; glass recycling program recommended for city; rental regulations may stiffen
By Chad Lawhorn
June 21, 2011
News and notes from around Lawrence and Douglas County:
Trash, water and sewer fees up for discussion at Lawrence City Commission budget study session
By Chad Lawhorn
June 21, 2011
Increases to the city’s trash, water and sewer fees will be up for discussion at a City Commission budget study session Tuesday.
Heard on the Hill: Retired KU professor’s really old website attracts attention; KU gets $4M for deferred maintenance; Twitter account details amusing problems girls face at KU
By Andy Hyland
June 21, 2011
Your daily dose of news, notes and links from around Kansas University.
Defendant in connection with 2006 death of Lawrence hip-hop artist Anthony ‘Clacc’ Vital says he was misled during plea talks
By George Diepenbrock
June 21, 2011 in print edition on A6
Major Edwards, a defendant seeking to withdraw his plea in connection with the 2006 death of Lawrence hip-hop artist Anthony “Clacc” Vital, claims he was not aware in 2010 he was pleading guilty to intentionally killing someone.
Baldwin City woman released from Lawrence Memorial Hospital after two-vehicle accident
Staff reports
June 21, 2011 in print edition on A4
A 46-year-old Baldwin City woman, Martha Reid, was treated and released from Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a two-vehicle accident Saturday evening at Baldwin Junction, said Sgt. Steve Lewis, a Douglas County Sheriff’s spokesman.
Lawrence man reports stolen items from 1999 green Ford Mustang
Staff reports
June 21, 2011 in print edition on A4
A 20-year-old Lawrence man reported to police his 1999 green Ford Mustang was burglarized between 11:30 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. Friday from the 1400 block of Coventry Manor, northwest of Crestline Drive and Bob Billings Parkway.
Lawrence man reports stolen black Mercedes car
Staff reports
June 21, 2011 in print edition on A4
A 30-year-old Lawrence man reported to police his black Mercedes car valued at $10,000 was stolen between 2:30 p.m. and 6:33 p.m. Thursday from the 600 block of Ohio Street.
Lawrence Mayor Aron Cromwell says property tax mill levy increase will be difficult to avoid
By Chad Lawhorn
June 21, 2011 in print edition on A1
There’s at least one City Hall leader betting on a property tax increase for 2012. Lawrence Mayor Aron Cromwell said Monday that he hasn’t yet seen a proposal that would allow the city to responsibly avoid an increase in its property tax mill levy.
Phillies come to terms with ex-Jayhawk Colton Murray
Staff Reports
June 21, 2011 in print edition on B10
The Philadelphia Phillies announced Monday that they have come to terms with former Kansas pitcher Colton Murray on a minor league contract after selecting the junior right-hander in the 13th round of this season’s Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft.
Cardinals’ Albert Pujols out 6 weeks
Associated Press
June 21, 2011 in print edition on B10
Concluding a news briefing about Albert Pujols’ injury that killed the mood at Tony La Russa’s charity golf event, the St. Louis Cardinals manager let down his guard. “I’m going to go find a place to cry,” La Russa said.
Horoscopes for June 21
June 21, 2011
This year, you open up to changes and new possibilities. Sometimes your approach is very rational and logical. Other times it is emotional. What you can count on is that your moods and the way you process things will change. If you are single, others find you extremely desirable. If you are attached, the two of you have an intriguing tango taking place. Cancer appeals to you emotionally.
‘Combat Hospital’ lacks originality
Kevin McDonough
June 21, 2011
“Combat Hospital” (9 p.m., ABC) becomes the latest medical soap opera to air on ABC. Its setting in an Afghanistan war zone is supposed to make it different, but only goes to prove that the cliches of the genre transplant to any location.
Kevin Young eager to bulk up at KU
By Jesse Newell
June 21, 2011 in print edition on B1
Kevin Young, who committed to the Kansas University men’s basketball program on Friday, has not yet met Andrea Hudy.
Jayhawks’ forte: RB James Sims returns as leader of KU’s strongest position
By Matt Tait
June 21, 2011 in print edition on B1
Coaches and analysts alike have said that running back is the strongest position on the current Kansas University football team.
100 years ago: Rabies scare in Lawrence results in canine restrictions
By Sarah St. John
June 21, 2011
“Now that you have paid Fido’s tax you may have to put out a little more to buy him a muzzle or you may not be able to keep him now.”
40 years ago: Three motorcyclists involved in weekend accidents
By Sarah St. John
June 21, 2011
Of the seven vehicular accidents that had occurred over a recent weekend, three had involved motorcycles.
25 years ago: Another deer breaks store window on Mass Street
By Sarah St. John
June 21, 2011
For the second time in recent weeks, a deer had broken into a store on Massachusetts Street.
Water issues
Susan Iversen, for the Stakeholder Leadership Team, Lower Kansas Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy (WRAPS)
June 21, 2011 in print edition on A8
Thank you to Jennifer Smith, Douglas County Horticulture Extension Agent, for highlighting stormwater runoff and groundwater recharge issues (Home & Garden, June 12).
Salad days: Spice up the old summer favorite with new combinations
By Sarah Henning
June 21, 2011
Salad should be a summer staple in every household, given the abundance of seasonal faves for the salad bowl, including tomatoes, carrots and cucumbers.
Trash fees
Jerry Kemberling, Lawrence
June 21, 2011 in print edition on A8
We always hear how the city needs to raise fees because they need more money to cover increasing expenses. Well I just paid my Deffenbaugh bill for recycling, $17.43 for three months, which includes weekly pickup and a free container.
LeBron James not greatest of all time
By Tom Keegan
June 21, 2011 in print edition on B1
Read the text of Michael Jordan’s Hall of Fame induction speech to understand why Scottie Pippen might want to go out of his way to tweak his former teammate by saying LeBron James has surpassed Michael Jordan.
Apologies due
Jack Ozegovic, Lawrence
June 21, 2011 in print edition on A8
In a June 14 Journal-World article, the National Organization of Women demanded an apology from Gov. Brownback. They felt the capitol police had harassed them during a demonstration on the capitol steps. I have to agree, as I was part of a small arts demonstration the same day in the same location.
E-Verify system has serious drawbacks
Andres Oppenheimer - Miami Herald
June 21, 2011 in print edition on A8
Republicans in Congress have launched a major offensive to force several million undocumented immigrants to leave the United States with a bill that would make it mandatory for U.S. employers to electronically verify workers’ legal status. It sounds like a reasonable idea, but the way they want to do it would hurt all involved.
Failed duty
An email trail reveals a stunning betrayal of the public trust by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
J-W Editorials
June 21, 2011 in print edition on A8
This is not how government is supposed to work. An email trail examined by a Kansas City newspaper reveals a disturbingly cozy relationship between the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Sunflower Electric Power Corp., which was seeking a KDHE permit to build a coal-fired power plant in southwest Kansas.
It’s time for baseball to realign
Gil LeBreton, McClatchy Newspapers
June 21, 2011
The highlight of the TV weekend was watching the Cubs and Yankees at Wrigley Field, partying like it was 1938.
Selig, MLB reject Dodgers TV deal
Associated Press
June 21, 2011
The Dodgers are closer than ever to a change in ownership after Major League Baseball rejected a proposed broadcast deal between the team and Fox Sports, denying the financially troubled ballclub a much needed infusion of cash.
Big Ten commissioner highest paid
Associated Press
June 21, 2011
Four of college football’s six powerhouse conferences paid their top executives $1 million or more, an Associated Press analysis of tax records shows, far eclipsing the compensation of most university presidents.
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