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6:00 a.m.
In this 2009 file photo, Toby, a Shepherd Mix, stares out of her cage as Amanda Baldwin, an employee of the at the Lawrence and Douglas County Humane Society, makes her rounds filling water bowls Thursday. On Thursday, the Humane Society received 24 dogs from animal shelters in Pratt and Hutchinson that are ready to be adopted. Midge Grinstead resigns after 14 years leading Lawrence Humane Society; Mike Wildgen named interim leader
By Andy Hyland
6:22 p.m., March 14, 2011 Updated 7:50 p.m. in print edition on 1A
Longtime Lawrence Humane Society executive director Midge Grinstead has resigned from her position after 14 years, the society’s board announced Monday, and Mike Wildgen will fill her role on an interim basis.
10:00 a.m.
District parents, concerned about their neighborhood schools, listen to the Lawrence school board’s discussion on how to move forward on a task force’s recommendations to close or consolidate schools. Consensus building on closure, consolidations for Lawrence schools
By Mark Fagan
March 15, 2011 in print edition on 1A
Consensus is spreading. The Lawrence Elementary School Facility Vision Task Force’s consensus plan — close one school next year, then consolidate six schools into three or four within the next three to five years — picked up support Monday night from some key constituencies.
11:00 a.m.
Online chat
Lawrence school board candidate Marlene Merrill live chat
March 15, 2011
Lawrence school board candidate Marlene Merrill will chat live with LJWorld.com users Tuesday, March 15 at 11 a.m. Submit your question in advance below.
11:32 a.m.
Online chat
Lawrence school board candidate Marlene Merrill live chat
March 15, 2011
Lawrence school board candidate Marlene Merrill will chat live with LJWorld.com users Tuesday, March 15 at 11 a.m. Submit your question in advance below.
1:00 p.m.
Online chat
Lawrence City Commission candidate Hugh Carter live chat
March 15, 2011
Lawrence City Commission candidate Hugh Carter will hold a live chat with LJWorld.com users Tuesday, March 15 at 1 p.m. You can submit your question in advance below.
2:00 p.m.
Keith Diaz Moore Lawrence architect Keith Diaz Moore would draw upon help of KU, community on school board
By Mark Fagan
March 14, 2011 in print edition on 3A
Keith Diaz Moore grew up in a university community, enjoying visits to the on-campus arts museum, attending on-campus theatrical events and learning plenty from student teachers assisting in his off-campus classrooms.
6:00 p.m.
The Wolf Creek nuclear power plant, which went online in 1985, is shown in this Jan. 11, 2000, photograph. Wolf Creek nuclear power plant officials monitoring situation in Japan
By Scott Rothschild
March 14, 2011 in print edition on 1A
Wolf Creek nuclear power plant officials said Monday that they are watching developments in Japan closely to see whether lessons can be learned from the plant disasters occurring there.

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State legislators consider Douglas County sales tax increase proposal
By Scott Rothschild
March 15, 2011 in print edition on A2
State legislators on Tuesday considered a bill that would change the range of projects that could be funded with a sales tax increase in Douglas County.
Clemson takes down UAB, 70-52, in ‘First Four’ game
Associated Press
March 15, 2011
Jerai Grant scored a career-best 22 points and fast-starting Clemson built a double-figure lead and never backed off in beating Alabama-Birmingham 70-52 on Tuesday night in an NCAA tournament “First Four” game at the University of Dayton Arena.
UNC Asheville opens NCAA Tournament with 81-77 OT win over Arkansas-Little Rock
Associated Press
March 15, 2011
Matt Dickey and the Bulldogs were quite an opening act on the NCAA tournament’s expanded stage, one that has more teams in the brackets and — so far — the same March drama on the court.
Attorney Shannon Kimball’s work on education task force confirmed desire to run for school board
By Mark Fagan
March 15, 2011
Shannon Kimball spent eight months immersed in the reality of one of the Lawrence school district’s most pressing issues: how to balance the needs of its 15 elementary schools against a dwindling pool of resources, all while upholding the community’s expectations and vision for valuable and effective education.
KU law, business schools’ rankings drop in latest U.S. News graduate programs report
By Andy Hyland
March 15, 2011 in print edition on A3
The magazine released rankings for several graduate programs on Tuesday. The overall rankings for universities are scheduled to be released in August.
Wet weather gives Kansas farmers a bit of help
Associated Press
March 15, 2011
A week of widespread rain has helped ease concerns among Kansas farmers about dry conditions, but a new report says parts of the state still need more moisture.
Missouri truck stop holdup nets prison time for Kansas man
Associated Press
March 15, 2011
A northeast Kansas man has been ordered to serve 27 years in prison for holding up a central Missouri truck stop at the point of a BB gun.
Hutchinson receives $1.3 million federal grant for business park
Associated Press
March 15, 2011
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke announced the Economic Development Administration grant on Monday.
Leawood lawyer pleads guilty in Texas for fraud
Associated Press
March 15, 2011
An attorney from Kansas faces up to 10 years in federal prison over a $2.5 million Ponzi investment scam in Texas.
Rural Kansas leaders head to Vietnam for agricultural tour
Associated Press
March 15, 2011
The Vietnam tour stops at a rubber plantation, a poultry farm, and at the site of the My Lai Massacre during the Vietnam War.
House gives first-round approval for bill cutting $35 million in state spending
Associated Press
March 15, 2011
Tuesday’s action clears the way for a second House vote, expected Wednesday, that would send the measure to the Senate.
Olathe charity sending medical help to Japan to help earthquake, tsunami victims
Associated Press
March 15, 2011
Heart to Heart International said the team leaves for Japan on Thursday. They will deliver supplies and medical aid as needed.
Senators critical of Kansas ‘off-budget’ spending
Associated Press
March 15, 2011
There are more than $1.3 billion in expenditures each year that aren’t part of the budget process. They include pension payments to retirees, operation of the University of Kansas Hospital Authority, a property tax refund program and the Kansas Bioscience Authority.
Senate president outlines new state pension plan, plans to increase funding by $23 million
Associated Press
March 15, 2011
Senate President Steve Morris, a Republican from Hugoton who is also chairman of the special Senate committee on pensions, said pension reform is needed to maintain the system’s viability. He said he expects the committee to debate his plan Friday.
Brownback offers plan to lure people back to small towns
Associated Press
March 15, 2011
Small towns are the focal point of a new plan by Gov. Sam Brownback to fight the demographic forces hollowing out the farm belt and to protect Kansas’ political clout in Congress.
Committee tables immigration bill requiring police to check legal status based on ‘reasonable suspicion’
Associated Press
March 15, 2011
The chairman of the Kansas House Judiciary Committee said Tuesday he is not giving up on his immigration bill, despite the panel’s refusal to endorse the measure, which would require police to check the legal status of people they suspect of being in the U.S. illegally.
Board Development Boot Camp to teach community members how to be nonprofit board members
By Andy Hyland
March 15, 2011
A session designed to acquaint members of the community with the tools and skills needed to become board members for nonprofits is scheduled for Saturday, April 9.
Jim Seaver, KU Western Civilization fixture, volunteer and opera enthusiast, dies
By Christine Metz
March 15, 2011
Jim Seaver was an opera lover, whiz on the tennis court and fixture of the Western Civilization program at Kansas University.
United Way looking for volunteers for 2011 Day of Caring in April
By Brenna Hawley
March 15, 2011 in print edition on A7
The United Way needs volunteers for its annual Day of Caring on Saturday, April 16.
Kansas Rep. Virgil Peck apologizes for illegal immigrant, feral hogs remark
By Scott Rothschild
01:16 p.m., March 15, 2011 Updated 12:24 a.m. in print edition on A1
Peck’s statement was released less than one hour after Gov. Sam Brownback, also a Republican, said Peck should apologize.
Voter Education Coalition to sponsor events for Lawrence residents to meet and question candidates for school and city elections
By Ann Gardner
March 15, 2011
The local Voter Education Coalition has announced plans for a Lawrence school board forum and a Candidate Fair for school and City Commission candidates.
Town Talk: Gregg Tire sells out on Sixth Street; closing Vermont Street for Farmers’ Market mentioned; maybe Lawrence’s retail numbers better than thought
By Chad Lawhorn
March 15, 2011
News and notes from around Lawrence and Douglas County:
Former Lawrence resident competing in international Solar Decathlon in Washington, D.C.
By Christine Metz
March 15, 2011 in print edition on B3
When Elisabeth Neigert decided to help lead a group of students in the international Solar Decathlon competition, she never expected it would involve lobbying Congress and blogging for the Huffington Post.
Statehouse Live: Senate committee approves bill blasted by unions
By Scott Rothschild
10:07 a.m., March 15, 2011 Updated 10:42 a.m.
One state senator, Jean Schodorf, R-Wichita, said the bill was “highly offensive to working people.” Schodorf moved to table the bill, but that motion failed.
Heard on the Hill: From report cards to federal spending, there’s a bracket for just about everything these days
By Andy Hyland
March 15, 2011
Your daily dose of news, notes and links from around Kansas University.
First Bell: Two chats down, more chats to go; coalition sets candidate forum; LHS graduate nominated for Goldwater scholarship at KU
By Mark Fagan
March 15, 2011
Time for another edition of First Bell, a rundown of news and other educational items involving schools in the area.
Consensus building on closure, consolidations for Lawrence schools
By Mark Fagan
March 15, 2011 in print edition on A1
Consensus is spreading. The Lawrence Elementary School Facility Vision Task Force’s consensus plan — close one school next year, then consolidate six schools into three or four within the next three to five years — picked up support Monday night from some key constituencies.
Struggling states may cancel or delay primaries
Philip Rawls - Associated Press
March 15, 2011 in print edition on A7
In these tough times, even how we nominate presidents is facing the threat of the budget ax.
Radiation threat in Japan prompts orders to stay indoors
Eric Talmadge and Shino Yuasa - Associated Press Writers
March 15, 2011 in print edition on A7
Radiation leaked from a crippled nuclear plant in tsunami-ravaged northeastern Japan after a third reactor was rocked by an explosion Tuesday and a fourth caught fire in a dramatic escalation of the 4-day-old catastrophe.
Lawrence man, 28, victim of aggravated burglary, theft
Staff reports
March 15, 2011 in print edition on A4
A 28-year-old Lawrence man was victim of aggravated burglary and theft in the 3900 block of Overland Drive early Saturday morning.
Lawrence man, 20, charged with aggravated battery, obstruction for incident in North Lawrence
By George Diepenbrock
March 15, 2011 in print edition on A4
A 20-year-old Lawrence man was charged with aggravated battery and obstruction Monday after a 28-year-old woman said he had beaten her and choked her with a belt in a vehicle in North Lawrence early Sunday morning.
Pump patrol
Staff reports
March 15, 2011 in print edition on A4
The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $3.39 at several stations.
Big 12, Fox working on long-term TV deal
J-W Staff Reports
March 15, 2011 in print edition on B2
The Big 12 Conference is nearing a cable agreement with Fox that will more than triple the conference’s revenue over its current contract, Sports Business Journal reported Monday.
Enjoy the ride: Bill Self wants Jayhawks to stay loose, have fun in NCAA Tournament
By Gary Bedore
March 15, 2011
Kansas University basketball coach Bill Self will have a game plan — stock full of Xs and Os — for Friday’s NCAA Tournament opener against Boston University.
‘World’ focus
David Barfield, Lawrence
March 15, 2011 in print edition on A8
I think the Journal-World must take “World” out of your name.
Buried news
Catherine Bolton, Lawrence
March 15, 2011 in print edition on A8
My comment is not meant to demean basketball in any way. After following the disaster in Japan online on Friday night I fully expected to see coverage of this front and center on the Saturday paper.
Wrong approach
Robert Kidder, Lawrence
March 15, 2011 in print edition on A8
Parents at Wakarusa Valley School had the opportunity March 2 to meet with Lawrence Public Schools Superintendent Rick Doll and Chief Academic Officer Kim Bodensteiner during the school’s site council meeting.
Waste of time
David L. Omar, Lawrence
March 15, 2011 in print edition on A8
The Muslim community in the United States is well aware of the effects and causes of terrorism and they are the first to condemn and decry its use.
Turkey may be poor example for Egypt
Trudy Rubin - The Philadelphia Inquirer
March 15, 2011 in print edition on A8
During my recent trip to Egypt, many young activists told me Turkey’s democracy might be a model for them to follow.
CID questions
Wichita officials and residents seem to have many of the same questions raised here in Lawrence about the use of special retail taxing districts
J-W Editorial
March 15, 2011 in print edition on A8
It’s good to know that Lawrence isn’t the only Kansas city struggling with how to use its new authority to designate special retail taxing districts.
Louisville poses threat in NCAA Tournament’s Southwest bracket
By Tom Keegan
March 15, 2011
First impressions tend to last. Still, it’s always wise to put them under a microscope to see if they stand up to scrutiny.
No. 1 seeds for NCAA women’s basketball tournament: UConn, Tennessee, Baylor, Stanford
Doug Feinberg - Associated Press
March 15, 2011 in print edition on B10
Connecticut’s path to a third straight national championship could include a renewal of the most heated rivalry in women’s college basketball.
NBA all-star Paul Pierce backs alma mater Kansas in NCAA Tournament
By Gary Bedore
March 15, 2011 in print edition on B4
Nine-time NBA all-star Paul Pierce, who has played for the Boston Celtics the past 13 seasons, is pleased that Boston University has advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2002.
Michigan family grateful for support after son dies on basketball court
Associated Press
March 15, 2011 in print edition on B2
Wes Leonard’s parents sobbed as they broke their silence for the first time since their son died earlier this month after making a game-winning shot for Fennville High School.
25 years ago: Lawrence competes in ‘best drinking water’ contest
By Sarah St. John
March 15, 2011
A “best drinking water” contest was to be held in Lawrence in conjunction with the annual conference of the American Water Works Association.
40 years ago: Kansas AG sues American car manufacturers
By Sarah St. John
March 15, 2011
Kansas Atty. Gen. Vern Miller announced that he was bringing suit against General Motors Corp., American Motors Corp. and the Automobile Manufacturers Association.
Donald Trump gets Comedy Central roast
Kevin McDonough - United Feature
March 15, 2011
In an age when celebrity trumps everything, Donald Trump gets his own “Comedy Central Roast” (9:30 p.m., Comedy Central).
Horoscopes for March 15
Jacqueline Bigar - King Features
March 15, 2011
The first half of the year, you could be very nurturing and sensitive. Your libido energies soar during this period. If you are interested in romance, the possibility of a major relationship appears on the horizon. If you are attached, the two of you will enjoy this period. The second half of the year, you choose a more practical orientation. Leo is loyal above all and can be a wonderful friend.
Oklahoma fires basketball coach Jeff Capel after two losing seasons
Associated Press
March 15, 2011 in print edition on B2
Oklahoma fired coach Jeff Capel on Monday after he followed a trip to the NCAA tournament’s regional finals with the program’s first back-to-back losing seasons since 1967.
100 years ago: Prof. Dyche promises to stock KU’s Potter Lake with ‘millions’ of goldfish
By Sarah St. John
March 15, 2011
“Gold fish, millions of them, sixteen inches long and weighing four or five pounds will fill the waters of Potter Lake on the University campus, according to Prof. Dyche, state fish warden.”
Bishop Seabury excited Lew Perkins on board as assistant girls basketball coach
By Clark Goble
March 15, 2011 in print edition on B1
Seabury Academy girls basketball coach and personal trainer Becky Bridson loves to talk about basketball with one of her clients: former Kansas University athletic director Lew Perkins.
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