Also from September 27
Births
Blog entries
- The Breakdown: Showing why (on one play) a Georgia Tech player was so wide open
- The Newell Post: Cliff’s Notes: Turner Gill press conference, 9/27/11
- Sarah Henning’s Blog: Bye-Bye Bounty: CSA Week 22 — Wraps, salad and sweet potatoes
- Tale of the Tait: Realignment Today: 5:55 p.m. - Big 12 pursuit of Louisville ‘heating up’ while SEC says no schools under consideration as 14th member
- Early morning wrap up : September 27th Overnight Law Enforcement & Fire/Medical wrap up
Obituaries
On the street
Photos
Photo galleries
Podcasts
Polls
Should Lawrence author and baseball executive Bill James be inducted into the baseball Hall of Fame?
Poll results
| Response | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 45% | |
| No | 38% | |
| Not sure | 15% | |
| Total | 295 | |
Videos
- Kansas coach Turner Gill works with the punt returners during …
- Developer Tony Krsnich plans to turn the old Poehler building …
- Meals on Wheels executive director, Kim Culliss talks about the …
- The consensus among the Kansas football team was that its …
- Alphapointe Association for the Blind serves people who are blind …
- A 1985 Chevy Camaro crashed into Gazebo Apartments on the …
Lead stories
10:00 a.m.
City to look at policy that would transfer money from utility rates into general fund- September 26, 2011 in print edition on 1A
- Here’s one property tax break City Hall leaders aren’t crazy about: Under state law, city-owned utilities — such as the city’s water and sewer department — aren’t required to pay property taxes on their assets.
2:00 p.m.
Job coaches offer tips on how to get noticed - September 27, 2011 in print edition on 1A
- Just because the country remains mired in the Great Recession, with unemployment persisting and wages stagnating and employee security weakening and consumer confidence waning, doesn’t mean that workers and anyone looking for work should wallow in frustration.
6:00 p.m.
Halt to standards-based grades sought for Lawrence middle schools- September 27, 2011 in print edition on 1A
- Sixth-graders now are taking electives, using lockers, dressing out for gym and doing plenty of other things at school to prepare them for an eventual transition to high school. But they’re keeping their standards-based grading system, and that has some parents and teachers worried.
All stories
- Kansas City woman to serve 2 years probation for involvement in Lawrence crime spree
- September 27, 2011 in print edition on A7
- A Douglas County judge Tuesday sentenced a 21-year-old Kansas City, Kan., woman, to serve two years on probation for her role in a December crime spree in Lawrence.
- Downtown Lawrence revving up for Hot Rod Hullabaloo on Oct. 8
- September 27, 2011 in print edition on A6
- Classic cars, hot rods, motorcycles and more soon will be on display in downtown Lawrence for the Rev It Up Hot Rod Hullabaloo, a benefit for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County.
- Eudora man sentenced to probation following conviction on animal cruelty charge
- 05:30 p.m., September 27, 2011 Updated 06:47 p.m. in print edition on A6
- An Osage County judge Tuesday convicted a Eudora man of two misdemeanor charges, including one animal cruelty count alleging he neglected horses he owned.
- Douglas County commissioners may answer call for Smart 911 service
- September 27, 2011 in print edition on A7
- Douglas County residents would be able to share details about their homes, health and other information with dispatchers and emergency personnel responding to 911 calls under a plan up for approval Wednesday afternoon.
- Lawrence police department offers free hunter education courses
- September 27, 2011 in print edition on A6
- The Lawrence Police Department is offering a mandatory hunter education course for anyone in Douglas County who has not completed the state-approved course on firearms and hunting safety.
- Lawrence police offering safety training course for hunting in Kansas
- September 27, 2011
- The Lawrence Police Department is offering a mandatory hunter education course for anyone in Douglas County who has not completed the state-approved course on firearms and hunting safety.
- Lawrence Jewish Community Center planning Rosh Hashana services, events
- September 27, 2011 in print edition on A6
- The Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation, 917 Highland Drive, will host services and other events for the upcoming Jewish high holidays.
- Jefferson County attorney resigns to take post with Kansas Corporation Commission
- 03:05 p.m., September 27, 2011 Updated 10:01 a.m. in print edition on A6
- Jefferson County Attorney Robert Fox has resigned his position to become senior litigation counsel for the Kansas Corporation Commission, the state’s main regulatory agency, the county’s Republican Party chairman said Tuesday.
- Offenders face an even tougher job market but there is some help in Kansas
- September 27, 2011 in print edition on A1
- Society has an interest in helping offenders get back to work, said Michael Birzer, professor of criminal justice at Wichita State University, as employment is a huge key in preventing re-offending.
- Antique car show coming to Douglas County Fairgrounds
- September 27, 2011 in print edition on A6
- An antique car show is scheduled for Sunday at the Douglas County 4-H fairgrounds.
- KU officials say they’re concerned about declining enrollment; fewer students on campus this fall
- 12:23 p.m., September 27, 2011 Updated 03:23 p.m.
- Kansas University officials, concerned by another decrease in enrollment, said Tuesday they’re taking steps to reverse the trend.
- 12-year-old boy taken to Lawrence Memorial Hosptial following car-bicycle accident
- September 27, 2011 in print edition on A6
- A 12-year-old Lawrence boy was taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital Monday night after he suffered minor head injuries in a crash near the Kansas River bridge, Lawrence police said.
- Annual Nordic Heritage Festival set for Saturday at Douglas County Fairgrounds
- September 27, 2011 in print edition on A6
- The 10th annual Nordic Heritage Festival is set for Saturday at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2120 Harper.
- Town Talk: Burger King starts work in northwest Lawrence; new building numbers show industry down from a year ago; neighborhood pride set in stone
- September 27, 2011
- News and notes from around Lawrence and Douglas County.
- Vehicle crashes into apartment building on West 24th Terrace; one transported to hospital
- September 27, 2011 in print edition on A7
- Ernie Bone couldn’t sleep, so he settled down in his living room with a video game. Little did he know that he would see something straight out of Grand Theft Auto on his doorstep shortly before 1 a.m.
- Manhattan man accused of abusing snake
- September 27, 2011 in print edition on A10
- A 45-year-old Manhattan man is facing several charges after an incident involving a boa constrictor and a large sword.
- Man hospitalized after rollover on U.S. Highway 40
- September 27, 2011 in print edition on A5
- One man was hospitalized after a rollover accident on U.S. Highway 40 on Monday afternoon.
- Two hospitalized after falling asleep while driving
- September 27, 2011 in print edition on A5
- Two people were hospitalized in Douglas County last weekend after falling asleep at the wheel and being involved in separate accidents, said Sgt. Steve Lewis, a sheriff’s spokesman.
- Lawrence police investigating comments made via phone with Douglas County District Court clerk
- September 27, 2011 in print edition on A5
- Lawrence police Monday were investigating comments someone made in a phone conversation with a Douglas County District Court clerk.
- KU student reports damage to car
- September 27, 2011 in print edition on A5
- A 19-year-old female Kansas University student reported to Lawrence police Saturday that someone had broken a car window on her vehicle and caused $1,000 in damage between 10:30 p.m. Friday and 12:37 a.m. Saturday in the 100 block of West Eighth Street.
- Wichita State president to resign
- September 27, 2011 in print edition on A2
- Wichita State University president Don Beggs plans to resign from the school.
- Job coaches offer tips on how to get noticed
- September 27, 2011 in print edition on A1
- Just because the country remains mired in the Great Recession, with unemployment persisting and wages stagnating and employee security weakening and consumer confidence waning, doesn’t mean that workers and anyone looking for work should wallow in frustration.
- Lawrence school board approves purchase of iPad 2s, tax rebate for Masonic Temple
- September 27, 2011 in print edition on A1
- Juniors in American literature classes at Free State and Lawrence high schools soon will be reading classic stories in a decidedly state-of-the-art manner: on iPads.
- Feds sue refinery over 2007 oil spill
- September 27, 2011 in print edition on A4
- The Justice Department has sued the Coffeyville refinery for more than $4.18 million in civil penalties and clean-up costs stemming from a 2007 oil spill into floodwaters of the Verdigris River, plus additional, unspecified fines for other environmental violations.
- Halt to standards-based grades sought for Lawrence middle schools
- September 27, 2011 in print edition on A1
- Sixth-graders now are taking electives, using lockers, dressing out for gym and doing plenty of other things at school to prepare them for an eventual transition to high school. But they’re keeping their standards-based grading system, and that has some parents and teachers worried.
- First Bell: City Commission vs. school board: which is tougher?; iPad 2 plan endures as ‘maybe’; consultant to review enrollment numbers
- September 27, 2011
- Time for another edition of “First Bell,” a look at issues and items involving education in and around Lawrence.
- Heard on the Hill: KU coaching for teachers program makes ‘New Yorker’ pages; university presidents across the country are getting older; additional details clarify Wall Street Journal ranking article
- September 27, 2011
- Your daily dose of news, notes and links from around Kansas University.
- Kansas honor
- Recognizing former U.S. Sen. Bob Dole will get the new Kansas Walk of Honor off to a strong start.
- September 27, 2011 in print edition on A8
- It’s entirely appropriate that former U.S. Sen. Bob Dole should be the first Kansan to earn a spot on the new Kansas Walk of Honor.
- Great start
- Helping restock a local food bank is just one way KU students give back to the Lawrence community.
- September 27, 2011 in print edition on A8
- What a great way to kick off homecoming activities at Kansas University.
- Obama must move beyond defense
- September 27, 2011 in print edition on A8
- It was painful to watch President Obama last week at the United Nations, backing away from the goal of Palestinian statehood he had championed when he took office.
- America’s perpetual presidential campaign
- September 27, 2011 in print edition on A8
- Politically, if there’s one thing I think we can all agree on, it’s that there’s nothing we can all agree on. But one thing comes close: The presidential campaign is too darned long.
- Horoscope for Sept. 27
- September 27, 2011
- Many currents move through your life this year. With them come options, new people and a personal assessment. You could hear many unexpected pieces of news. For those who are single, you have an innate charisma that draws many admirers and suitors. If you are attached, you can infuse your relationship with some of the initial magic and charisma. A fellow Libra understands you a little too well for your comfort!
- He may be a father, but not a dad
- September 27, 2011
- Never one to put the Style Network and “thought-provoking” in the same sentence, I was struck by the sheer weird power of “Sperm Donor” (8 p.m.).
- Remember him? Tech QB Seth Doege — KU’s next foe — lighting up stat sheet
- September 27, 2011 in print edition on B1
- In 2009, with Texas Tech quarterbacks suffering injuries all around him, a freshman named Seth Doege was thrust into a starting role for then-head coach Mike Leach’s high-octane passing offense.
- Chiefs struggling to find rhythm
- September 27, 2011 in print edition on B1
- Leonard Pope cradled the touchdown pass from quarterback Matt Cassel with just less than five minutes left in the game, pulling the Kansas City Chiefs within a field goal of the San Diego Chargers in a critical game on the road.
- Difficult Boot Camp begins
- Day 1 of conditioning brings mixed results for KU hoops players
- September 27, 2011 in print edition on B1
- Kansas University freshman basketball walk-on Christian Garrett stopped to chat with a reporter and KU administrator as he traipsed to the weight room for a Boot Camp lifting session Monday afternoon in Anderson Family Strength and Conditioning Center.
- Unbeaten K-State, ISU surprising league
- September 27, 2011 in print edition on B1
- Kansas State and Iowa State were picked to finish near the bottom of the Big 12 standings before the 2011 season. After undefeated starts in nonconference play, they will get a chance this week to show whether they’re contenders or pretenders.
- Upstart Royals upend Twins
- September 27, 2011 in print edition on B3
- Melky Cabrera and Felipe Paulino were given fresh starts by Kansas City in 2011. The two showed Monday night why they have the Royals excited for 2012.
- Alex Gutesha leads KU golf on Day 1
- September 27, 2011 in print edition on B3
- Alex Gutesha posted an opening round of 71 to tie for 12th place on a rain-shortened Monday in the Cardinal Intercollegiate. As a team, Kansas shot a 299, 11-over par, which put it in 14th place out of 18 teams at the end of Day One at the Cardinal Club Golf Course.
- Thanuttra Boonraksasat paces KU women’s golf
- September 27, 2011 in print edition on B3
- Thanuttra Boonraksasat fired two rounds of 74 and was tied for fourth place individually, leading the Kansas University women’s golf team to a fourth-place team standing on Monday after Day One of the Marilynn Smith Sunflower Invitational.
- KU XC teams move up in polls
- September 27, 2011 in print edition on B3
- Both the Kansas University men’s and women’s cross country teams moved up in this week’s Midwest Regional polls.
- SEC gives Texas A&M warm welcome
- September 27, 2011 in print edition on B2
- Southeastern Conference Commissioner Mike Slive welcomed Texas A&M as the 13th member of the league Monday and said he doesn’t expect to add another team before the Aggies begin play next season.
- National briefs: Hand bruised, Michael Vick backs off ref-bashing
- September 27, 2011 in print edition on B2
- Michael Vick went home with a broken hand and woke up with only a bad bruise.
- Seabury tennis falls to KCC
- September 27, 2011 in print edition on B3
- Seabury Academy’s girls tennis team lost its first match of the season, a 6-4 setback to Kansas City Christian on Monday at the Jayhawk Tennis Facility.
- 40 years ago: Kansas AG conducts another early-morning drug raid
- September 27, 2011
- A group of drug investigators headed up by Kansas Atty. Gen. Vern Miller paid another call on Lawrence in the early hours of the morning.
- 25 years ago: Man found guilty in local shooting death
- September 27, 2011
- After 10 1/2 hours of deliberation, a jury at the Douglas County District Court found a Lawrence man guilty of voluntary manslaughter.
- 100 years ago: County fair celebrates ‘Lawrence Day’
- September 27, 2011
- “Today was Lawrence Day at the Douglas County Fair. At noon today all Lawrence took on a regular holiday appearance for almost every place of business closed up at noon….”
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