Also from April 13
Births
Blog entries
- Statehouse Live: GOP tax plans would increase taxes on low-wage Kansans, decrease taxes for high-income Kansans, report says
- The Newell Post: Will Andrew Wiggins average over/under 18 points next season?
- Town Talk: More on city recreation center bids, and a possible city policy on drone use?
- Town Talk: Plans filed for restaurant/retail on South Iowa site once proposed for Olive Garden
Obituaries
On the street
Photos
Photo galleries
Polls
Should Lawrence be in one congressional district or two?
Poll results
| Response | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| One | 67% | |
| Two | 23% | |
| Not sure | 9% | |
| Total | 378 | |
The Kaw Valley Older Women's League is circulating a petition to add physician assisted death as an option in Kansas. Do you support physician assisted death?
Poll results
| Response | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 69% | |
| No | 24% | |
| Not sure | 6% | |
| Total | 965 | |
Lead stories
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Democrats to caucus Saturday- 11:30 p.m., April 12, 2012 Updated 11:50 a.m.
- Amped-up speeches and overflow crowds greeted Kansas Democratic Party caucus-goers in 2008. But this year’s Democratic caucus on Saturday is likely to be pretty calm.
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- United Way agencies facing dramatic funding changes
- April 13, 2012
- A new philosophy by the United Way of Douglas County has caused 2012 funding amounts for several local social service agencies to swing wildly, with some agencies seeing funding changes of about $100,000.
- Departure of Brownback’s chief of staff raising questions
- April 13, 2012
- The departure of Gov. Sam Brownback’s chief of staff David Kensinger during a bruising legislative session has raised questions throughout the Kansas political world.
- Drivers education class registration is Saturday
- April 13, 2012
- Enrollment for summer driver education instruction will be held from 8:30 am. to 11 a.m. Saturday at Free State High School, 4700 Overland Drive.
- Lawrence parents get advice on how to combat teen-aged drinking
- April 13, 2012
- Speakers Friday at a forum aimed at curbing underage drinking urged parents to initiate talks with teenagers early about the dangers of alcohol abuse and continue them often.
- New Kansas fiscal forecasts more optimistic
- April 13, 2012
- Kansas officials have raised their forecast of state revenue through the middle of next year by $252 million.
- Amtrak says Kansas rail service could move by 2016
- April 13, 2012
- If money to upgrade and maintain Amtrak’s Southwest Chief route through Kansas isn’t promised by 2014, the passenger rail service will start the process of moving the route out of the state by 2016, Amtrak officials told a group of legislative and transportation officials.
- Man accused of striking 16-year-old during alleged road-rage incident
- April 13, 2012
- A 33-year-old man was cited for misdemeanor battery after he was accused of striking a 16-year-old girl with her baseball cap Thursday afternoon during an alleged road rage incident.
- Chesapeake Energy Corp. pledges $5 million toward KU’s new Energy and Environment Center
- April 13, 2012
- Chesapeake Energy Corp. has pledged a $5 million gift for an interactive, high-tech auditorium that will anchor Kansas University’s new Energy and Environment Center.
- Man flown to Kansas City hospital after fall at south Lawrence mobile home park
- 02:01 p.m., April 13, 2012 Updated 02:25 p.m.
- Medics called for a helicopter ambulance Friday afternoon for a man who fell about 10 feet at Easy Living Mobile Home park, 3323 Iowa.
- Statehouse Live: Democrats criticize Republicans over court closings
- April 13, 2012
- The furloughs were ordered by Kansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Lawton Nuss after the Legislature failed to approve a supplemental budget that included $1.4 million to help the judicial branch meet payroll for the remainder of the fiscal year, which ends June 30.
- Kansas delays decision in abortion referrals case
- 11:08 a.m., April 13, 2012 Updated 12:09 p.m.
- Kansas regulators Friday postponed a ruling on whether a physician should lose her license over allegations that she provided substandard care for young patients whom she referred to Dr. George Tiller for late-term abortions.
- Bill Kurtis selling part of ranch near Sedan
- 11:07 a.m., April 13, 2012 Updated 12:11 p.m.
- Television documentary producer Bill Kurtis is selling part of his Red Buffalo Ranch near Sedan.
- Committee holding hearing on biosecurity lab
- April 13, 2012
- Department of Homeland Security officials are telling a panel of researchers that a new animal research lab is still needed, even though federal funds are scarce.
- KU medical school in Salina touts new anatomy lab
- April 13, 2012
- The first class at the Kansas University Medical School in Salina has the opportunity to work in a modern, state-of-the-art anatomy lab.
- Forecasters say Saturday storm system could be ‘life threatening;’ severe weather expected for Lawrence area
- 11:02 a.m., April 13, 2012 Updated 04:30 p.m.
- The Storm Prediction Center says a dangerous tornado outbreak is likely Saturday in parts of Kansas and Oklahoma as intense storms move into the southern Plains.
- Truck driver sentenced to 3 years for police chase
- April 13, 2012
- A trucker who led police on a chase through three northeast Kansas counties last year has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison.
- Wichita fire crews stage dramatic dog rescue
- April 13, 2012
- Just as Wichita officials were holding a news conference Thursday to announce their efforts to save a dog had failed, a firefighter saw wet canine nostrils appear in a tiny hole in concrete.
- Wichita holding annual Walk Against Gang Violence
- April 13, 2012
- Organizers of the annual Wichita Walk Against Gang Violence hope this year’s march will draw twice as many participants as there are gang members in the city.
- Town Talk: New owner takes over Z’s Divine Espresso; city pondering $2.5 million project to improve road for possible rec center; black-footed ferrets and Earth Day
- April 13, 2012
- News and notes from around Lawrence and Douglas County.
- Defense sets tone in FSHS baseball victory
- April 13, 2012
- Piling up strikeouts on the mound and pounding extra-base hits to the outfield alleys are a couple of ways to win a baseball game.
- FSHS’ Frantz signs with Neosho
- April 13, 2012
- Free State High senior guard Brett Frantz, an All-Sunflower League third-team selection, decided on the next stop in his basketball career this week.
- Lions’, Firebirds’ softball rained out
- April 13, 2012
- Thursday afternoon rain canceled softball games on both sides of Lawrence.
- Bourbon healing, hoping for strong return
- April 13, 2012
- With Kansas University sophomore running back Brandon Bourbon staring at an uptick in carries while KU starter James Sims serves a three-game suspension, the biggest question surrounding Bourbon is whether or not he will be ready.
- 25 years ago: In spite of new speed limit, cars might still slow down for Lawrence
- April 13, 2012
- A four-mile strip of Interstate 70, including two sections within the city limits, was designated to remain at 55 mph.
- 40 years ago: ‘Dustfall’ spatters cars with mud
- April 13, 2012
- Owners of autos left outside overnight had arisen to find mud spatters on their cars.
- 100 years ago: KU girls to hold benefit for dormitory fund
- April 13, 2012
- “The Senior girls of the University have been offered the use of the Nickel Theater for Women’s Dormitory benefit.”
- Mass St. magical during Relays
- April 13, 2012
- Witnessing live the local university’s basketball team win two Final Four games in 2008 and one two weeks ago made it impossible to see Mass Street turn into a river of bodies.
- Historic district
- April 13, 2012
- Cultural heritage and authenticity are some of the attributes of a historic neighborhood.
- Living the life: Ex-KU players — some pursuing dreams of their own — help at Self fantasy camp
- April 13, 2012
- Brady Morningstar would classify his first year in professional basketball as a resounding success.
- Wasted effort
- April 13, 2012
- The Kansas Legislature is currently considering a bill that creates a suspicion-less drug-testing program for cash assistance recipients.
- Safety measure
- Kansas University police say security cameras have had a positive effect on campus safety.
- April 13, 2012
- Security cameras sometimes have been seen as simply an invasion of privacy, a sign that Big Brother is watching. However, the cameras also have a positive impact when it comes to deterring or solving crime.
- How former Jayhawks fared (April 13)
- April 13, 2012 in print edition on B3
- Here’s a look at how former Kansas University players fared in NBA games of April 12.
- Horoscope for April 13
- April 13, 2012
- This year the more conscious you are of your feelings, the greater success you will experience. Know that you cannot sit on your anger. If you are single, you will have a lot to work through personally. If you are attached, the two of you are more connected than in the past.
- Endless love for Lionel Richie tonight
- April 13, 2012
- What year is it? On “Mad Men,” it’s 1966. “Magic City” has just welcomed New Year’s Day, 1959. But out here in the “real” world, 1984 is breaking out all over. And I’m not just talking about a new album from Madonna.
- Republican tax plans would increase state revenue, analyses say May 22, 2013 · 23 comments
- Blog: GOP tax plans would increase taxes on low-wage Kansans, decrease taxes for high-income Kansans, report says May 23, 2013 · 4 comments
- Blog: More on city recreation center bids, and a possible city policy on drone use? May 23, 2013 · 7 comments
- Blog: FreedomWorks urges Legislature to reject Common Core reading and math standards May 21, 2013 · 32 comments
- City commissioner wants state to revoke nightclub's liquor license May 21, 2013 · 83 comments
- Blog: Plans filed for restaurant/retail on South Iowa site once proposed for Olive Garden May 23, 2013 · 14 comments
- City commissioner wants review of city's storm shelter policies in wake of Oklahoma tornado May 22, 2013 · 18 comments
- Opinion: Why gay role models matter May 23, 2013 · 10 comments
- Weekday graduations get mixed reviews from parents and families May 22, 2013 · 16 comments
- Blog: Kansas science and math teachers easily recruited away May 20, 2013 · 56 comments
- No consensus on McLemore's draft position after lottery May 23, 2013
- Off the Beaten Plate: Black Forest Crepe at A.B.'s May 23, 2013
- 100 years ago: 'The vulturous Kaw triumped' over Billie Bob Atkinson May 23, 2013
- Hillcrest teacher honored with annual 'Bobs' Award' May 22, 2013
- Two men face charges in Sunday morning shooting May 22, 2013
- House Republican leaders propose 1.5 percent cut to higher education for each of next two fiscal years May 21, 2013
- KU student killed in crash on U.S. Highway 59 May 17, 2013
- Opinion: Wayne Selden sizes up recruits May 21, 2013
- Opinion: Why gay role models matter May 23, 2013
- Free State softball confident in championship chances at state May 23, 2013
