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12:00 a.m.
Bala Subramaniam, professor of chemical and petroleum engineering at Kansas University, leads a research team that received a USDA grant to help find ways to replace the petroleum-based chemicals used in many household products. KU research team receives $5.6 million grant to find replacements to petroleum-based chemicals in household products
By Andy Hyland
May 5, 2011 in print edition on 1A
A Kansas University research team has been awarded $5.6 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to find a more environmentally friendly way to develop chemicals used in many everyday products.
6:00 a.m.
Bo Hopson hammers crosses into the ground Saturday, April 23, 2011, on the north side of Kansas Highway 10 just east of Church Street in Eudora, where a double fatality accident happened last week. Hopson, son of Eudora Mayor Scott Hopson, said the crosses were being set up to bring awareness to to the need for median cable barriers along the highway. Kansas Highway Patrol releases more details of investigation of fatal accident on K-10
By George Diepenbrock
May 6, 2011 in print edition on 1A
Kansas Highway Patrol investigators focused on 24-year-old Ryan Pittman’s use of marijuana, anxiety medication and methadone as a contributing factor to a deadly April 16 crash on Kansas Highway 10 near Eudora.
10:00 a.m.
Former Kansas University athletic department's head of fundraising, Ben Kirtland, arrives at the U.S. Federal Courthouse, in Wichita, Kan., on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010. Former associate athletics director Ben Kirtland settles with Kansas Athletics in tickets scheme, awaits sentencing
By Mark Fagan
May 6, 2011 in print edition on 1A
The highest-ranking onetime Kansas Athletics Inc. employee convicted in a tickets scam that cost the department at least $2 million has repaid $63,000 to the department.
2:00 p.m.
Contestants Jon Stambaugh, front, Sean Roberts, left, and Corey Johnson work to prepare a pork shoulder with seasoning for the 13th annual Lawrence Sertoma 48 BBQ Cookoff on Friday at Broken Arrow Park. Today, members of the public are invited to sample meats prepared by the contestants as a part of the “People’s Choice” portion from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Right on ‘cue: Grill masters ready for cookoff
By Joe Preiner
May 6, 2011 in print edition on 1A
The smells of impending summer wafted over Broken Arrow Park at 31st and Louisiana streets on Friday as some of the Midwest’s best grill masters fired up their smokers in preparation for the Lawrence Sertoma 48 BBQ Cookoff.
6:00 p.m.
The Lawrence police honor guard lay a wreath at the grave of Officer Wilson Pringle, who was killed in the line of duty in 1909. Three fallen police officers and a firefighter were honored Friday, May 6, 2011, with a wreath-laying ceremony at each one's gravesite. The event was in observance of Kansas Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day. Lawrence police honor fallen officers
By George Diepenbrock
May 6, 2011 in print edition on 3A
It has been 80 years since a Lawrence police officer was killed in the line of duty. But Friday morning outside the department’s investigations and training center, 4820 Bob Billings Parkway, officers and others gathered for a moment of silence with the American flag flying at half-staff.

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Divorces
Staff reports
May 7, 2011
Divorces granted in Douglas County District Court the week ending May 7, 2011.
Marriages
Staff reports
May 7, 2011
Marriage licenses issued in Douglas County District Court the week ending May 7, 2011.
City Commission agenda for May 10, 2011
By Chad Lawhorn
May 7, 2011
City commissioners will consider more downtown street closing for a host of events.
Bankruptcies
Staff reports
May 7, 2011
Douglas County residents or businesses filing for bankruptcy protection recently in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the District of Kansas, according to court records.
From close to death to down the aisle: Shawnee couple marries in hospital
By Sara Shepherd
May 7, 2011 in print edition on A6
When Shawnee Mission Medical Center paged chaplain Mike Jacob last week, doctors knew something was seriously wrong with Shawnee resident Alan Jones’ heart. Tests soon revealed Jones, 55, had a ruptured aorta, torn from his heart to his femoral artery. And Jacob was tasked with delivering the news to Tracey Bowman, Jones’ girlfriend of seven years whom he planned to marry this summer.
Festival showcases flavors, flair from throughout state
Kansas Sampler continues Sunday
By Matt Erickson
May 7, 2011 in print edition on A2
Since they’ve been retired, Ruth and Charlie Kirby of Bonner Springs have loved to set out on day trips to visit destinations throughout Kansas.
Man addicted to toxic vapors gets 3 years
Associated Press
May 7, 2011 in print edition on A12
A 70-year-old Hutchinson man with an addiction to toxic vapors has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison for stealing paint thinner from a hardware store.
Girard man wounded by target practice bullet
Associated Press
May 7, 2011 in print edition on A12
A southeast Kansas man has been wounded in both legs after a bullet fired by one of two people target practicing nearby went astray.
Small Claims Court of Douglas County often full of surprises
By Chad Lawhorn
May 7, 2011 in print edition on A1
The defendant’s word is no good. That’s the marvelously uncomplicated legal argument being made in Douglas County District Court by litigator Marc Elster. He sits at the plaintiff’s table of the county’s smallest courtroom. Defendant Ryan Beck sits at the other table.
Debate over CIA tactics reignited after death of Osama bin Laden
Matt Apuzzo and Adam Goldman - Associated Press
May 7, 2011 in print edition on A1
The government’s hunt for Osama bin Laden has left the country questioning whether the tactics used to interrogate suspected terrorists were successful and lawful. With his death, both sides of the debate have regrouped along familiar lines, claiming they were right all along.
St. John’s Military School helps Lawrence teen discover his potential
By Brenna Hawley
May 7, 2011 in print edition on A1
Palacio, a former Free State High School attendee, went to military school this year. It wasn’t what he expected from his senior year, but since heading to Salina to go to St. John’s Military School, he’s made many friends and sent his life in a new, positive direction.
Lawrence Community Shelter gets ‘tremendous’ cleanup help from Mustard Seed Christian Fellowship
By Shaun Hittle
May 7, 2011 in print edition on A1
Mustard Seed Christian Fellowship member Jerry Beneventi joked that priority No. 1 at Saturday’s “extreme makeover” at the Lawrence Community Shelter was getting rid of the K-State purple paint that adorns the lobby.
Mortgages
Staff Reports
May 7, 2011 in print edition on A6
The Douglas County register of deeds recorded 78 mortgages in the weekly period ended Thursday.
Around and about in local business
Staff Reports
May 7, 2011 in print edition on A6
Building Blocks Daycare has secured county approval for expanding and has begun construction.
Wheel Genius: Road work planned this week
By Christine Metz
May 7, 2011 in print edition on A8
Road work planned for the week of May 9, 2011.
KU announces promotions, tenure for faculty
By Andy Hyland
May 7, 2011 in print edition on A7
Kansas University has announced decisions on promotions and tenure for faculty on its Lawrence campus.
Fire crews called to report of vehicle on its side on K-10; No injuries reported
By George Diepenbrock
May 7, 2011
A Lawrence Douglas County Fire and Medical crew was called to Kansas Highway 10 east of Lawrence Saturday night after a report of a vehicle that had tipped onto its side.
Lawrence man turns himself in on aggravated battery warrant
By George Diepenbrock
May 7, 2011
A 62-year-old Lawrence man turned himself in to the Douglas County Jail Saturday evening on a warrant for aggravated battery related to a March incident, according to Douglas County Jail records.
Lawrence police arrest second adult suspect in robbery investigation
By George Diepenbrock
06:43 p.m., May 7, 2011 Updated 11:12 p.m.
Lawrence police detectives arrested a second adult suspect Saturday in connection with a central Lawrence robbery investigation.
One injured in Interstate 70 rollover accident Friday
By Shaun Hittle
May 7, 2011
A 54-year-old Strong City man was injured after his truck hit a railing and overturned on I-70 Friday around 5 p.m.
Al-Qaida vows to avenge bin Laden
Maggie Michael, Associated Press
May 7, 2011 in print edition on A1
Al-Qaida vowed to keep fighting the United States and avenge the death of Osama bin Laden, which it acknowledged for the first time Friday in an Internet statement apparently designed to convince followers that it will remain vigorous and intact even after its founder’s demise.
Scouting news for May 7, 2011
By Schnette Hollins
May 7, 2011
Lawrence Boy Scout Troop 52, chartered by the Lawrence First United Methodist Church, held its Court of Honor on April 26.
4-H and FCE news for May 7, 2011
By Schnette Hollins
May 7, 2011
Clinton Eagles 4-H met April 25 at Wakarusa Valley School.
Around and About for May 7, 2011
By Schnette Hollins
May 7, 2011
Jason and Carrie Kahle, Webb City, Mo., announce the birth of their daughter, Elizabeth Joan Kahle, on March 28, 2011, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo.
Club news for May 7, 2011
By Schnette Hollins
May 7, 2011
The University Bridge Club announces results of its April 30 meeting with hosts Ray and Myrna Ikenberry.
Military news for May 7, 2011
By Schnette Hollins
May 7, 2011
Air Force Airman Michael K. Lindeman graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio.
Kansas State signs four
Associated Press
May 7, 2011 in print edition on B2
Kansas State signed four basketball players to national letters of intent and announced the transfer of two other players Friday.
Lonergan takes coaching job at GW
Associated Press
May 7, 2011 in print edition on B2
Mike Lonergan is coming home, taking the men’s basketball coaching job at George Washington after six successful seasons in Vermont.
Dixon highlights KU track showing
J-W Staff Reports
May 7, 2011 in print edition on B3
Freshman Diamond Dixon set a Kansas University record with her time of 52.96 seconds in the 400 at the Arkansas Twilight track and field meet on Friday.
Kansas baseball battered
Sooners cruise to 12-1 victory
J-W Staff Reports
May 7, 2011 in print edition on B3
Kansas University managed just seven hits and committed four errors in a 12-1 Big 12 Conference baseball setback to 10th-ranked Oklahoma on Friday at L. Dale Mitchell Park.
Hosmer debuts in loss
Associated Press
May 7, 2011 in print edition on B3
Eric Hosmer did not see pitchers like this in the minors.
KSU settles with ex-coach Ron Prince
Associated Press
May 7, 2011 in print edition on B2
Kansas State has agreed to settle a contract dispute with former football coach Ron Prince for $1.65 million.
LHS shot putter wins again
J-W Staff Reports
May 7, 2011 in print edition on B1
Blake Hocking won the shot put to pace Lawrence High’s boys track and field team to a sixth-place finish at the 25-team Shawnee Mission North Relays on Friday.
Free State baseball rallies to 7-3 victory
J-W Staff Reports
May 7, 2011 in print edition on B4
After a sluggish start, Free State High’s baseball team badly needed a lift Friday night at Shawnee Mission North.
City squads roll into league swim finals
By Ben Ward
May 7, 2011 in print edition on B4
The Free State High and Lawrence High swim teams had plenty of solid times Friday evening at the preliminary round of the Sunflower League meet.
FSHS, LHS 1-2 at regional
By Clark Goble
May 7, 2011 in print edition on B1
It’s only fitting that one of the four Class 6A tennis regionals was held Friday in Lawrence.
A real long shot: Lions’ Hocking learned from the best
By Tom Keegan
May 7, 2011 in print edition on B1
The world’s biggest sponge — measured at 6-foot-3, weighing 260 pounds and made of rock-solid muscle — can be found at Lawrence High.
Horse, hoops musings
By Tom Keegan
May 7, 2011 in print edition on B1
That poor horse Dewey Bunnell, a band member of America, rode through the desert in 1971. It had no name. Makes me sad to think that horse is dead now with no name engraved on its tombstone.
Republicans must not forget Congress in 2012 elections
By Dolph C. Simons, Jr.
May 7, 2011 in print edition on A3
Regardless of the national debt, the price of gasoline, unemployment numbers, illegal immigration, the economy and other negative situations, President Obama will be a tough incumbent to defeat in the upcoming 2012 presidential election.
Visiting Alabama prep Trevor Lacey ‘natural leader’ — and pretty good scorer, too
By Gary Bedore
May 7, 2011 in print edition on B1
Trevor Lacey, a two-time Alabama Mr. Basketball award-winner who led Huntsville’s Butler High to three consecutive state championships, today begins his two-day recruiting trip to Kansas University.
Pump Patrol
Staff Reports
May 7, 2011 in print edition on A5
The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $3.85 at several stations.
Historian, baseball lover a national treasure
May 7, 2011 in print edition on A9
Major League Baseball remains the national pastime, and Doris Kearns Goodwin is a national treasure, or so believes MLB Commissioner Bud Selig.
Pakistan puzzle
E. Kent Hayes, Lawrence
May 7, 2011 in print edition on A9
We are all trying to decide whether or not we should support Pakistan, or if Pakistan is a friend or foe.
American dream
Ray Finch, Lawrence
May 7, 2011 in print edition on A9
Diminish the American dream? (“U.S. must adjust expectations,” Journal-World, May 1). Wake up, Mr. Gurley!
Shaw released from Oklahoma St.
Associated Press
May 7, 2011 in print edition on B2
Sophomore center Jarred Shaw has been released from the Oklahoma State basketball team.
Rising values
Mary Ann Kieffer, Lawrence
May 7, 2011 in print edition on A9
Homeowners DO notice how the property tax values continue to go up while property sale values go down in a recession.
Evil does not die of natural causes
Charles Krauthammer
May 7, 2011 in print edition on A9
Two months and a day before 9/11, terrorism expert Larry C. Johnson published “The Declining Terrorist Threat,” a New York Times op-ed decrying the fact that “Americans are bedeviled by fantasies about terrorism,” when, in reality, “the decade beginning in 2000 will continue the downward trend” in lethal terrorism.
Faith Forum: What mother-child relationship in the Bible stands out most besides the relationship of Jesus and Mary?
Paul Taylor and Mary Newberg Gale
May 7, 2011
The Rev. Mary Newberg Gale and the Rev. Paul Taylor answer.
25 years ago: Commission approves six-year plan of infrastructure improvements
By Sarah St. John
May 7, 2011
Strong support of infrastructure improvements was evident at a recent meeting of the Lawrence City Commission.
40 years ago: Fiery KS turnpike collision destroys two semis
By Sarah St. John
May 7, 2011
A large three-vehicle accident at milepost 39.8 of the Kansas Turnpike, about four miles west of the West Lawrence interchange, caused about $47,000 in damage.
100 years ago: Dr. Naismith helps plan summer Boy Scout camp for Lawrence youth
By Sarah St. John
May 7, 2011
“An immense camp of from 200 to 300 boys will be established at Lake View during the summer vacation if present plans materialize.”
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