Also from August 1
Births
Blog entries
- First Bell: Brownback signs ‘Celebrate Freedom Week’ bill
- 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
Podcasts
Polls
Do you plan on renewing your license plates online?
Poll results
| Response | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 50% | |
| No | 41% | |
| Unsure | 8% | |
| Total | 346 | |
Have you received benefits from the Affordable Care Act?
Poll results
| Response | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Yes. | 47% | |
| No. | 42% | |
| Unsure. | 10% | |
| Total | 191 | |
Videos
Lead stories
6:00 a.m.
Fired officer suing city- July 31, 2012
- A former Lawrence police sergeant who was fired earlier this year in connection with a traffic-ticket-fixing scandal says he intends to sue the city.
12:00 p.m.
Ten things to look for in KU football preseason- July 31, 2012
- One of the most anticipated preseason camps in Kansas University football history kicks off today, when the Jayhawks report to campus for their initial team meeting and then begin fall practice Thursday.
2:00 p.m.
Town Talk: Church strikes deal to move into vacant Masonic Temple building in Downtown Lawrence- August 1, 2012
- News and notes from around Lawrence and Douglas County.
6:00 p.m.
All stories
- Republicans vie to unseat Sen. Holland in 3rd District
- August 1, 2012
- Rep. Anthony Brown and J.C. Tellefson think the newly drawn Kansas Senate 3rd District needs new blood and hope to unseat Democratic Sen. Tom Holland of Baldwin City.
- Drought is likely culprit in pipe breaks
- August 1, 2012
- Utilities crews are busy again as dry conditions have led to several water main and water line breaks, including one that flooded a lower floor of Kansas University’s Spencer Museum of Art on Wednesday morning.
- Douglas County first in state to offer Smart911
- National safety database provides crucial emergency information
- August 1, 2012
- On Wednesday, county officials touted their participation in a national safety database, called Smart911 that allows residents to voluntarily submit information, including their name, address and even more, associated with a certain phone number, including cellphones. Douglas County is the first in the state to offer Smart911 to residents, officials said.
- FBI continues Walmart bomb threat investigation
- August 1, 2012
- As part of a larger case involving bomb threats made to several Walmart stores in the Kansas City area, the FBI’s Kansas City division is working with Lawrence police investigating bomb threats made to two local Walmart stores Sunday morning, FBI spokeswoman Bridget Patton said. However, Patton said the FBI had no case updates to provide as of Wednesday afternoon.
- Salvation Army sets meet and greet
- August 1, 2012
- The Salvation Army of Lawrence is hosting a community meet and greet from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 13 at their headquarters, 946 N.H. Lieutenants Matt and Marisa McCluer will lead the event, which includes an ice cream social and tours of the building.
- Pump Patrol
- August 1, 2012
- The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $3.39 at several stations. If you find a lower price, call 832-7154.
- Overbrook woman hospitalized after crash
- August 1, 2012
- A 76-year-old Overbrook woman was taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital late Wednesday morning after a three-vehicle crash near Iowa Street and Yale Road.
- Paroled child molester back in custody
- August 1, 2012
- A recently paroled 54-year-old Lawrence man who was convicted of molesting a Lawrence girl in the 1990s is back in state custody after admitting that he violated the terms of his parole.
- Wichita airport to expand security
- August 1, 2012
- Mid-Continent Airport in Wichita plans to increase its security by installing four new X-ray machines.
- Man pleads guilty in Overland Park bank robbery
- August 1, 2012
- A 64-year-old man has pleaded guilty to robbing an Overland Park bank.
- Children show off swine at fair
- August 1, 2012
- Squeals, laughter and organized chaos: This is the best way to describe the Pee Wee Swine Showmanship contest at the Douglas County Fair.
- Closed Kansas dog tracks’ owner funding new PAC
- August 1, 2012
- The owner of two closed Kansas dog racing tracks is funding a new political action committee that is helping moderate Republican candidates for state Senate seats.
- Douglas County extends burn ban
- August 1, 2012
- During a brief meeting Wednesday evening, the Douglas County Commission approved extending the current burn ban for the unincorporated part of the county.
- Kansas encouraging online vehicle tag renewals
- August 1, 2012
- Kansas is trying to encourage residents to renew their vehicle registrations online by waiving fees for using credit cards or electronic checks.
- Lawrence man, 31, faces charges in local burglaries
- August 1, 2012
- Douglas County prosecutors filed two counts of aggravated burglary and two other charges on Wednesday against a 31-year-old Lawrence man accused of entering two northern Lawrence homes early Tuesday while residents were sleeping.
- KU releases names of staff members who accepted buyouts
- August 1, 2012
- Kansas University officials on Wednesday provided a list of the 97 university employees who accepted buyouts from the university.
- Indoor Aquatic Center closed through Aug. 19
- August 1, 2012
- People looking to beat the heat will have to stick with swimming outside for the next few weeks.
- Improper discarding of smoking material causes Peppertree apartment fire
- 10:34 a.m., August 1, 2012 Updated 01:52 p.m.
- Fire investigators on Wednesday were still trying to determine a cause of a fire that heavily damaged a west Lawrence apartment Tuesday evening.
- Man guilty of stealing nearly 70 air conditioners
- August 1, 2012
- A Wichita man has admitted he stole copper inside nearly 70 air conditioners earlier this year.
- Survey: Drought dragging down Midwest economy
- August 1, 2012
- The ongoing drought — combined with the global economic turmoil — is hurting business in nine Midwest and Plains states and increasing worries about the possibility of another recession.
- Attorneys seek $1.7 million from Hawker Beechcraft
- August 1, 2012
- Attorneys representing Wichita aircraft maker Hawker Beechcraft in its bankruptcy proceeding are seeking more than $1 million for work they performed in June.
- Water main break forces closure of Mississippi Street at KU; Spencer museum closes
- 09:46 a.m., August 1, 2012 Updated 01:28 p.m.
- A water main broke Wednesday morning on Mississippi Street behind Dyche Hall at Kansas University, said Maj. Chris Keary, assistant KU police chief.
- Town Talk: Church strikes deal to move into vacant Masonic Temple building in Downtown Lawrence
- August 1, 2012
- News and notes from around Lawrence and Douglas County.
- $1.7M sought from Hawker Beechcraft
- August 1, 2012
- Attorneys representing Wichita aircraft maker Hawker Beechcraft in its bankruptcy proceeding are seeking more than $1 million for work they performed in June.
- K.C. trades Broxton to Reds
- August 1, 2012
- Unable to upgrade their everyday lineup, the Cincinnati Reds instead strengthened the back end of their bullpen Tuesday by acquiring closer Jonathan Broxton from Kansas City for a pair of minor-league pitchers.
- Royals snap 5-game skid
- August 1, 2012
- Jarrod Dyson and Alex Gordon each had three hits, and Alcides Escobar drove in three runs, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Cleveland Indians, 8-3, Tuesday night to snap a five-game losing streak.
- Kansas soccer players eliminated from Games
- August 1, 2012
- Kansas University soccer sophomore Ingrid Vidal started and played 81 minutes Tuesday morning, but Elodie Thomis scored the deciding goal in the fifth minute as France advanced to the second stage with a 1-0 triumph over Colombia at St. James’ Park.
- Raiders award scholarships
- August 1, 2012
- Two Lawrence Raiders baseball players were awarded scholarships at the team’s banquet.
- 25 years ago: Centenarian Alf Landon to receive presidential birthday visit
- August 1, 2012
- President Reagan was planning to visit Landon at his Topeka home.
- 40 years ago: Voters turning out early for Kansas primary
- August 1, 2012
- In Douglas County, more than 3,500 Lawrence residents had cast their ballots by lunchtime today.
- 100 years ago: Couple survives accidental drive into downtown ditch
- August 1, 2012
- “Leaving an open sewer on Massachusetts street unguarded last night came near resulting in a fatal accident.”
- Hot event
- The competition isn’t the only thing that will be hot this week at the Douglas County Fair.
- August 1, 2012
- It’s not unusual for the weather to be hot during the Douglas County Fair, but the current relentless string of high temperatures near or above 100 degrees likely will pose some special challenges for both exhibits and attendance at this year’s event. Nonetheless, we hope local residents will brave the heat to enjoy the many fair activities that help unite rural and urban interests in the county.
- Horoscope for Aug. 1
- August 1, 2012
- For Wednesday, Aug. 1: This year you have your hands full juggling your needs with others. You often wonder which voice you need to listen to: “I should,” “I want” or “I feel.” If you are single, you will meet people easily. If you are attached, you do not always need to agree.
- ‘Dallas’ continues to underwhelm
- August 1, 2012
- John Ross (Josh Henderson) must decide between family allegiance and a lucrative deal as the new, revived “Dallas” (8 p.m., TNT) continues its first season. For all of the hype surrounding the reboot of this classic prime-time soap, its strong debut has not translated into dominant ratings.
- Chick-fil-A flap is a free speech issue
- August 1, 2012 in print edition on A8
- Chick-fil-A president Dan Cathy is in hot water with the LGBT community because he committed the cardinal sin in an age of political correctness: Thou must not speak ill of anything gays, lesbians, bisexuals or transgenders wish to do.
- Don’t put off talks with Taliban
- August 1, 2012 in print edition on A8
- On a May visit to Kabul, President Obama said “a negotiated peace” was a key part of his plan to end the Afghan war. This wasn’t surprising. U.S. military commanders have long stressed that the war with the Taliban can’t be won militarily.
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