Also from November 16
Births
- Joshua and Leslie McCleary, Lawrence, a girl.
- Andrew and Christi Bogue, Ottawa, a boy.
- Catie Roberts and Valdez White, Lawrence, a girl.
- Scott Patterson and Molly Terrazas, Lawrence, a boy.
- Taran and Casey Gussione, Topeka, a girl.
- Bailey Pape and Jason Parker, Lawrence, a girl.
- Alex and Heather Kessler, Baldwin City, a boy.
- Phillip and Chantelle Snodgrass, Lawrence, a boy.
Obituaries
Photos
Photo galleries
Podcasts
Polls
When was the last time you read the Bible?
Poll results
| Response | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| It’s been more than five years | 26% | |
| I’ve never read the Bible | 21% | |
| Within the past week | 16% | |
| Today | 14% | |
| It’s been more than a year | 9% | |
| Within the past six months | 4% | |
| Within the past month | 4% | |
| Within the past year | 2% | |
| Total | 690 | |
Videos
Lead stories
12:00 a.m.
$100K settlement reached in fatal accident- November 15, 2011 in print edition on 3A
- The parents of a 19-year-old Lawrence woman who died in a 2010 crash in west Lawrence have reached a $100,000 settlement with the insurance carrier for the other driver involved, a 23-year-old Overland Park man, according to Douglas County court records.
6:00 a.m.
Wildcats’ swats flummox KU- November 16, 2011 in print edition on 1B
- Five minutes into the second half of Tuesday night’s game against Kentucky in renovated Madison Square Garden, Elijah Johnson, Kansas University’s springy junior guard who revels in punishing rims, took the pass in the left corner and took off toward the hoop.
- Photo gallery: KU vs. Kentucky
10:00 a.m.
Legislators grill Kan. social services official - November 15, 2011
- Kansas lawmakers asked the head of the state’s welfare agency Tuesday to explain comments they said he made about some residents being more willing to accept state assistance than find jobs.
6:00 p.m.
All stories
- Girl injured in accident near Vinland
- November 16, 2011 in print edition on A5
- A 12-year-old Baldwin City girl was treated and released from Lawrence Memorial Hospital after she was injured in an accident Tuesday near Vinland.
- Occupy Lawrence protesters plead not guilty to violating park hours
- November 16, 2011 in print edition on A5
- Ten people who were ticketed for violating park hours last month as part of the Occupy Lawrence movement in South Park made their first appearances in Municipal Court on Tuesday.
- KU chancellor receives Davie Award from UNC
- November 16, 2011 in print edition on A6
- Kansas University Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little was in North Carolina on Wednesday to receive the Davie Award, the highest honor given by her former university’s Board of Trustees.
- KBA: Investments helped create jobs, funding
- November 16, 2011 in print edition on A6
- The Kansas Bioscience Authority on Wednesday announced that its $87.5 million in investments since 2004 has led to $816.5 million in jobs created, external research funding, capital expenses and equity investments.
- Lawrence man dies in I-70 crash east of Lawrence
- 10:04 p.m., November 16, 2011 Updated 04:30 p.m. in print edition on A1
- A Kansas man died Wednesday afternoon after his eastbound car traveled the wrong way into the westbound lanes and struck a semitrailer east of Lawrence on the Kansas Turnpike in Leavenworth County, a Kansas Highway Patrol supervisor said.
- U.S. attorney to speak at Eisenhower Library
- November 16, 2011 in print edition on A12
- The top federal prosecutor in Kansas will discuss the work and mission of his office in a town hall meeting at the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum.
- Lawrence school district embraces Friends of Education
- November 16, 2011 in print edition on A3
- Registered nurse John Drees continues to find new ways to teach healthy messages, provide career lessons and offer teacher instruction to students, educators and administrators throughout the Lawrence school district. And everyone, it seems, is listening.
- ATF set up bogus Kan. pawn shop in sting operation
- November 16, 2011
- Court documents show a federal agency conducting an undercover firearms investigation set up a bogus Wichita pawn shop called “Bandit Trading” in a yearlong operation that ensnared 67 defendants
- Kansas apologizes to tribes for past misdeeds
- November 16, 2011
- Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback has issued a proclamation apologizing to the American Indian tribes that occupied lands now within the state’s borders, saying dealings with the tribes were too often marked by “a spirit of deception.”
- Tonganoxie driver involved in one-vehicle crash at Tee Pee Junction north of Lawrence
- 02:53 p.m., November 16, 2011 Updated 03:20 p.m. in print edition on A6
- A Tonganoxie woman was injured Tuesday night after her vehicle struck a utility pole near Tee Pee Junction north of Lawrence.
- Former Fort Leavenworth soldier to be sentenced next month for robbery on KU campus
- November 16, 2011 in print edition on A6
- A 23-year-old former Fort Leavenworth soldier entered a plea to a reduced charge Wednesday in connection with a June robbery of two Kansas University students who were walking on campus.
- Chances Lansing prison escapees will remain free are slim
- November 16, 2011 in print edition on A3
- Chad Duane Amack, 22, and Matthew Glen Allender, 28, were reported missing from a minimum security unit at 6 p.m. Tuesday.
- Bible housed at Baker University used on National Geographic cover
- 12:57 p.m., November 16, 2011 Updated 02:35 p.m. in print edition on A1
- The cover photo on December’s edition of National Geographic isn’t from a faraway land like Borneo, Palau or Nauru. Instead, it was shot in Baldwin City, featuring a King James Bible from the collection at Baker University.
- Princeton Review recognizes KU business school
- November 16, 2011 in print edition on A6
- The Princeton Review has recognized Kansas University’s School of Business as one of its 294 best business schools in the country.
- Kan. seeks to end part of abortion insurance suit
- November 16, 2011
- Kansas asked a federal judge Wednesday to reject a claim that a new state law restricting insurance coverage for abortion discriminates against women.
- Malott Hall evacuated after report of possible chemical spill
- November 16, 2011 in print edition on A5
- Malott Hall, which houses Kansas University’s chemistry department, was evacuated this morning after reports of a possible chemical spill.
- KU philosophy professor collects third lifetime achievement award
- November 16, 2011 in print edition on A6
- Richard De George, a Kansas University distinguished professor of philosophy, has earned a third lifetime achievement award from the Society for Business Ethics.
- ‘Wizard of Oz’ Munchkin Karl Slover dies at 93
- November 16, 2011 in print edition on A5
- Karl Slover, one of the last surviving actors who played Munchkins in the 1939 classic film, “The Wizard of Oz,” has died. He was 93.
- Lawrence man, 23, sentenced to 32 months in prison for role in Walmart robbery
- 10:20 a.m., November 16, 2011 Updated 04:41 p.m. in print edition on A6
- A Douglas County judge Wednesday scolded a 23-year-old Lawrence man for his role in a December robbery at Walmart, 3300 Iowa, and ordered him to serve a 32-month prison sentence.
- Town Talk: Neighbors vs. developers in West Lawrence and a no-win situation for City Commissioners; Wakarusa Music Festival up for national award
- November 16, 2011
- News and notes from around Lawrence and Douglas County:
- Man says old temple in Leavenworth oldest in state
- November 16, 2011
- An expert on Jewish history says a former temple in Leavenworth is the oldest Jewish place of worship in Kansas.
- Topeka mayor opposes domestic partner registry
- 09:43 a.m., November 16, 2011 Updated 11:44 a.m.
- Topeka Mayor Bill Bunten says he’s concerned that a proposed domestic partner registry is the first step toward legalizing gay marriage.
- World War II prisoner memorial set for Fort Riley
- November 16, 2011
- German and Italian military liaisons will be at Fort Riley on Friday to honor World War II prisoners of war from their nations buried at the post cemetery.
- Man pleads guilty to his part in adoption scam
- November 16, 2011
- A Kansas City man has admitted that he took part in an adoption scam that affected 13 couples across the country.
- Penn State finally did the right thing
- November 16, 2011 in print edition on A8
- So they did the right thing. Belatedly.
- Lecompton man, 42, reports stolen Chevy truck
- November 16, 2011 in print edition on A5
- A 42-year-old Lecompton man reported his 1994 Chevy truck stolen from the 100 block of McDonald Drive on Sunday. He reported a $3,500 loss.
- Lawrence man, 58, reports aggravated burglary, theft
- November 16, 2011 in print edition on A5
- A 58-year-old Lawrence man reported an aggravated burglary and theft in the 1300 block of Stone Meadow Drive on Monday. He valued the stolen yard equipment at $807.
- Topeka woman, 25, injured in single-car accident on U.S. 40
- November 16, 2011 in print edition on A5
- A 25-year-old Topeka woman was injured and transported to Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka after a single-car accident on U.S. Highway 40 westbound at about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.
- Basehor man injured after crashing into building in fair condition
- November 16, 2011 in print edition on A5
- A 36-year-old Basehor man who was injured Monday after his vehicle crashed into a building was listed in fair condition Tuesday at Kansas University Hospital in Kansas City, Kan., a hospital spokesman said.
- Legislators hear details of possible Medicaid reforms
- November 16, 2011 in print edition on A2
- Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer said Tuesday that a proposal to reform Medicaid programs in Kansas will have the flexibility and creativity to improve the health of all Kansas residents while holding down costs.
- Analysis: Kansas will take 3 years to recover jobs
- November 16, 2011 in print edition on A1
- It will take Kansas three more years to fully recover the jobs lost in the Great Recession that started in 2008, according to a recent national economic analysis.
- City commissioners want further study of transit hub plan
- November 16, 2011 in print edition on A1
- Maybe a bus is more powerful than a train after all. Efforts to save and restore the Santa Fe Depot in east Lawrence received a boost Tuesday night after city commissioners said they were indeed interested in studying whether the 1950s-era station could be used as a hub for the city bus system in addition to a depot for Amtrak.
- Wichita approves Bombardier incentives
- November 16, 2011 in print edition on A4
- The Wichita City council has approved its part of an incentive package that Bombardier Learjet is seeking before it moves ahead with a $52.7 million expansion that the company says will bring hundreds of jobs to the city.
- Crackdowns reach epicenter of Wall Street protests
- November 16, 2011 in print edition on A6
- Crackdowns against the Occupy Wall Street encampments across the country reached the epicenter of the movement Tuesday, when police rousted protesters from a Manhattan park and a judge ruled that their free speech rights do not extend to pitching a tent and setting up camp for months at a time.
- Wildcats’ swats flummox KU
- November 16, 2011 in print edition on B1
- Five minutes into the second half of Tuesday night’s game against Kentucky in renovated Madison Square Garden, Elijah Johnson, Kansas University’s springy junior guard who revels in punishing rims, took the pass in the left corner and took off toward the hoop.
- UK wins, but John Calipari not impressed
- November 16, 2011 in print edition on B4
- Kentucky guard Doron Lamb believed his team made a statement following the Wildcats’ 75-65 victory over Kansas on Tuesday night.
- Gary Bedore’s KU hoops notebook: Bill Self speaks about signees
- November 16, 2011 in print edition on B4
- Kansas University basketball coach Bill Self before Tuesday’s game announced the signing of Zach Peters and Landen Lucas to national letters of intent.
- Jayhawks turn up turnover margin
- November 16, 2011 in print edition on B1
- With Kansas University’s football team losing eight straight since starting the season 2-0, finding tangible evidence of improvement has been difficult.
- Loud and clear: UK pulls away, makes statement
- November 16, 2011 in print edition on B1
- The winningest college basketball program of all time looked quite a bit better than No. 2 … at least on Tuesday night.
- KU volleyball gets 10 on academic team
- November 16, 2011 in print edition on B3
- Kansas University’s volleyball team placed a program-best 10 members on the Academic All-Big 12 teams, tying Iowa State for most overall.
- Kansas announces athlete signings
- November 16, 2011 in print edition on B3
- Three Kansas University coaches announced national letter-of-intent signing recently.
- Heard on the Hill: First strategic plan summit is Friday; more than 500 students have taken professors to free lunch; student interviewing for Rhodes Scholarship this week
- November 16, 2011
- Your daily dose of news, notes and links from around Kansas University.
- KU women wary of Bluejays’ treys
- November 16, 2011 in print edition on B3
- There is some uncertainty for Kansas University’s women’s basketball team as it heads into its game tonight against Creighton — specifically, whether junior forward Carolyn Davis will be able to play.
- Kendial Lawrence, De’Vion Moore to split time for Mizzou
- November 16, 2011 in print edition on B7
- Missouri coach Gary Pinkel said Kendial Lawrence and De’Vion Moore will split time at tailback this week in place of Henry Josey, out for the year due to a knee injury.
- ISU receiver charged with robbery
- November 16, 2011 in print edition on B7
- Iowa State backup receiver Albert Gary has been charged with first-degree robbery stemming from a June incident in Ames.
- Cyclones face ‘scary’ OSU
- Iowa State wary of Cowboys’ offense
- November 16, 2011 in print edition on B7
- Iowa State had an extra week to try to figure out how to slow down Oklahoma State’s high-powered offense.
- Sooners relish second chance
- After early loss, OU back in national title picture
- November 16, 2011 in print edition on B7
- As he watched what was going on in college football during Oklahoma’s open week, tight end Trent Ratterree’s first reaction to seeing Stanford and Boise State drop from the ranks of the unbeaten was sympathy.
- Penn State coach Tom Bradley still has much work to do amid a maelstrom
- November 16, 2011 in print edition on B2
- I am sure there are some people who take offense that interim Penn State football coach Tom Bradley said he did not watch the interview with former defensive coordinator and accused child molester Jerry Sandusky.
- Justin Verlander wins AL Cy Young in unanimous vote
- November 16, 2011 in print edition on B2
- There was little question Justin Verlander would unanimously win the AL Cy Young Award. Now, the far more intriguing question: Will he take the MVP, too?
- No. 6 A&M gets 76-58 win over No. 9 Louisville
- November 16, 2011 in print edition on B5
- Louisville coach Jeff Walz didn’t want to make excuses after his team’s 76-58 loss to Texas A&M on Tuesday.
- Coach K alone atop Division I list
- November 16, 2011 in print edition on B5
- Mike Krzyzewski passed Bob Knight, then spent some special time with his former coach.
- Tylor Palko takes over as Chiefs’ starting quarterback
- November 16, 2011 in print edition on B6
- Tyler Palko knows full well that the most popular guy in town is the backup quarterback. He’s the one every fan wants to see at the first sign of trouble, whose name floats across the airwaves whenever the starter is struggling.
- Drake beats Iowa State, 74-65
- November 16, 2011 in print edition on B5
- Iowa State coach Fred Hoiberg hadn’t been sleeping well. The Cyclones were preparing for their first road game of the year at Drake, a game many thought they would win with ease.
- Oklahoma State tops Arkansas-Pine Bluff, 73-46
- November 16, 2011 in print edition on B5
- Oklahoma State coach Travis Ford wants his starters to stop doing things that make them look bad.
- J’Covan Brown’s 35 lead Texas over Rhode Island
- November 16, 2011 in print edition on B5
- J’Covan Brown was not happy with himself despite scoring a career-high 35 points against Rhode Island on Tuesday. The 87 percent free throw shooter missed two from the line as Texas won 100-90 in the TicketCity Legends Classic.
- San Diego St. has 1st loss, 77-67 at No. 11 Baylor
- November 16, 2011 in print edition on B5
- This isn’t the same San Diego State that won 34 games and went to the NCAA round of 16 last season.
- Weather ready
- Several city initiatives should make driving in Lawrence a little bit easier this winter.
- November 16, 2011 in print edition on A9
- The city of Lawrence may never have been more prepared for a snowstorm than it is today.
- Wrong number
- November 16, 2011 in print edition on A9
- An article in the Nov. 13 Journal-World stated that “a 2010 study by the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life found more than a quarter of 18- to 29-year-olds claimed no faith.” This statement is misleading.
- Give us names
- November 16, 2011 in print edition on A9
- An open letter to coach Turner Gill and the Lawrence Journal-World. Coach, before the 2010 season you announced that there would be no players’ name on jerseys. I can’t remember your exact nonsensical words of explanation, but they were to the effect that football is a team sport that doesn’t need or require individual identification. I thought (hoped) you would remedy your mind-set this year, but no. The J-W Sound Off tells us “never.”
- We’re all people
- November 16, 2011 in print edition on A9
- In “Church Leaders ask Kansas Legislature to Stay out of Illegal Immigration Reform,” Renee Slinkard wonders “why they would want to make it easier for illegal immigrants to gain citizenship when we are faced with all this terrorism, crime, human trafficking.”
- 40 years ago: Trial transit service rolls to an end
- November 16, 2011
- Today was the final day of a three-month experiment in public transit in Lawrence.
- 25 years ago: Lee plant in Ottawa to close in December
- November 16, 2011
- The upcoming closing of the Lee Apparel Co. manufacturing plant in Ottawa would mean a loss of $4.5 million a year to the local economy.
- 100 years ago: Sara Robinson, one of earliest Lawrence settlers, dies at 84
- November 16, 2011
- “Coming to Kansas among the first, she at once took her place with the workers for the cause of freedom.”
- 4-year colleges not for all; explore your options
- November 16, 2011 in print edition on A9
- The time is now with us when high school seniors are getting serious about college applications. I have been involved in higher education as a teacher and administrator for more than three decades and it’s not surprising that I have some definite opinions on the subject.
- Horoscope for Nov. 16
- November 16, 2011
- This year doors will open if you claim your power. Your instincts point to the correct direction. If you are single, you could meet someone when out or at work. Don’t make more of this bond than exists. Be a skeptic. If you are attached, the two of you might become more visible as you work toward a common goal. Leo pushes you into the limelight. They like your style.
- Winning ugly in the NFL beats the alternative
- November 16, 2011 in print edition on B6
- Tim Tebow has provided plenty of fodder for his fans and his critics alike.
- Naturalist extols the wisdom of the wild
- November 16, 2011
- Equal parts science and poetry, “My Life as a Turkey” on “Nature” (7 p.m., PBS) has nothing to do with Thanksgiving. At least not the holiday.
- Senate Republicans approve sales tax increase, cuts in income tax rates, lower food sales tax May 23, 2013 · 35 comments
- Opinion: Obama shares strong message May 24, 2013 · 10 comments
- On the street: Should residents or businesses who use too much water be fined? May 24, 2013 · 3 comments
- Long-term plan suggests toll lanes on K-10 corridor May 23, 2013 · 30 comments
- 59 minors, several local businesses, cited for alcohol violations in state regulator's patrols in May May 23, 2013 · 13 comments
- Blog: GOP tax plans would increase taxes on low-wage Kansans, decrease taxes for high-income Kansans, report says May 23, 2013 · 20 comments
- Chase near Tonganoxie ends with one man taken into custody May 22, 2013 · 4 comments
- Blog: Brownback signs 'Celebrate Freedom Week' bill May 23, 2013 · 5 comments
- Wichita might fine residents over use of water May 24, 2013 · 4 comments
- Editorial: Development shift? May 24, 2013 · 4 comments
- Wildflower Walk set for Saturday May 24, 2013
- Former Lawrence resident Sri Srinivasan confirmed for prestigious D.C. Court of Appeals May 23, 2013
- Editorial: Development shift? May 24, 2013
- CEO Gene Meyer honored for leading Lawrence Memorial Hospital to success May 23, 2013
- 100 years ago: 'The vulturous Kaw triumped' over Billie Bob Atkinson May 23, 2013
- Opinion: Obama shares strong message May 24, 2013
- Theatre Lawrence warns customers of credit card information stolen in cyber attack May 23, 2013
- Old Glory shines on west campus June 18, 2003
- Senate Republicans approve sales tax increase, cuts in income tax rates, lower food sales tax May 23, 2013
- Kobler to lead shift toward 'technology-rich' classrooms May 23, 2013
