Also from December 11
Births
Blog entries
- Heard on the Hill: KU links: Retired prof discusses tornado safety; business dean in state Chamber video
- Statehouse Live: FreedomWorks urges Legislature to reject Common Core reading and math standards
- Town Talk: Lawrence home sales continue rise in 2013, builders begin to pick up pace on new construction
Obituaries
On the street
Photos
Photo galleries
Polls
Do you plan on driving around to look at Christmas lights this season?
Poll results
| Response | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 58% | |
| No | 41% | |
| Total | 387 | |
Videos
Lead stories
12:00 a.m.
Deck the halls- December 10, 2012
- When it comes to freshening your Christmas decorating style, interior decorator Natashia Brown with M. Street Interiors, 825 Massachusetts St. in downtown Lawrence, says there’s no need to replace all of your old decorations. She suggests rethinking what you have and adding a few new ornaments to really spruce up your look.
6:00 a.m.
Training regimen pioneered at KU now spanning generations- December 11, 2012
- Bob Lockwood’s grandchildren are now learning a “plyometric” regimen that he helped develop in the U.S. By Peter Hancock
10:00 a.m.
KU looking to replace ‘frustrating’ new online job-application system- December 10, 2012
- About two months after launching a $125,000 new online job-application system, Kansas University is preparing to scrap it and find a new solution.
12:00 p.m.
Remnant Rehab: Shop for local handmade gifts- December 10, 2012
- If you didn’t get around to making all the gifts you wanted this year, you can still give handmade gifts — just not made by you.
7:53 p.m.
Lawrence Public Library to close for two weeks in January to move to temporary home- December 11, 2012
- Leaders with the Lawrence Public Library announced Tuesday that the library will close for two weeks beginning Jan. 7 in order to move its collection into its temporary home in the former Border’s building at Seventh and New Hampshire streets. By Chad Lawhorn
All stories
- Four-star defensive tackle Marquel Combs picks KU football via Twitter
- 11:23 p.m., December 11, 2012 Updated 12:36 a.m.
- The hits just keep on coming for the Kansas University football program, which scored its biggest recruiting victory of the 2013 class late Tuesday night, when four-star defensive tackle Marquel Combs picked KU over Kansas State. By Matt Tait
- City Commission applies for grant to improve Santa Fe Depot
- December 11, 2012
- Lawrence city commissioners Tuesday evening agreed to make another effort to win grant funding to restore the Santa Fe Depot in East Lawrence. By Chad Lawhorn
- City puts off decision on curbside recycling plan
- December 11, 2012
- Lawrence city commissioners kept the process moving to start a citywide curbside recycling program but took no final action on the idea Tuesday. By Chad Lawhorn
- City commissioners give preliminary approval for Rock Chalk Park rezoning
- December 11, 2012
- Commissioners unanimously gave preliminary approval to rezone 90 acres for the proposed Rock Chalk Sports Park. By Chad Lawhorn
- City moving ahead with extra level of parking for library parking garage
- December 11, 2012
- A plan to expand a proposed public parking garage for downtown Lawrence seems to be on a smoother path than it was just a few months ago. By Chad Lawhorn
- Family using Christmas lights to raise funds for Just Food
- December 11, 2012
- A Lawrence family is using their display of Christmas lights to raise money for the Just Food food bank of Douglas County. By Adam Strunk
- Public invited to meet Santa at Douglas County Bank on Saturday
- December 11, 2012
- Santa Claus will be making a visit to the Douglas County Bank, 300 W. Ninth St. on Saturday, and the public is invited to come meet the jolly old elf.
- Lawrence Public Library to close for two weeks in January to move to temporary home
- December 11, 2012
- Leaders with the Lawrence Public Library announced Tuesday that the library will close for two weeks beginning Jan. 7 in order to move its collection into its temporary home in the former Border’s building at Seventh and New Hampshire streets. By Chad Lawhorn
- Man sentenced to 32 months in prison for texting sexual images with a minor
- December 11, 2012
- A 52-year-old Lawrence man was sentenced Tuesday to 32 months in prison for one count of sexual exploitation of a child. By Shaun Hittle
- Woman arrested on suspicion of prostitution, indecent liberties with a child
- December 11, 2012
- Police arrested a 33-year-old Lawrence woman Tuesday suspected prostitution and engaging in sexual contact with a juvenile.
- $1 million gift from Kansas Masonic Foundation will provide psychological treatment for cancer patients
- December 11, 2012
- Even after cancer patients complete their treatment, they and their families often feel psychological effects as they try to get back to normal. A $1 million gift from the Kansas Masonic Foundation will aim to help, by providing psychological treatment for cancer patients and their families throughout the Kansas City area and the state of Kansas, through the Midwest Cancer Alliance. By Matt Erickson
- State education board chairman questions need for testing this year
- December 11, 2012
- David Dennis, the departing chairman of the Kansas State Board of Education, says the state should dispense with reading and math tests in 2013. By Peter Hancock
- Planning group to discuss possible ‘outer loop’ project
- December 11, 2012
- KDOT will meet with officials from the five-county metro region next week to discuss long-range plans for a north-south freeway west of Interstate 435. By Peter Hancock
- Safety Isaiah Johnson becomes next juco player to commit to KU football
- 03:51 p.m., December 11, 2012 Updated 12:45 a.m.
- Iowa Western Community College safety Isaiah Johnson on Tuesday orally committed to the Kansas University football program, bringing the Jayhawks’ total in the current class to 16, with 10 being junior-college players. By Matt Tait
- Miracle of oil inspires Hanukkah treats
- December 11, 2012
- Oil plays a vital role in the Hanukkah story, and as such it’s essential to the holiday staples found sizzling on Jewish families’ stove tops this week. By Sara Shepherd.
- Brownback’s budget office recommends funding cut to higher education
- 03:17 p.m., December 11, 2012 Updated 04:55 p.m.
- Gov. Sam Brownback’s budget office has recommended a funding cut to higher education of approximately 8 percent. By Scott Rothschild.
- Four arrested for burglary at mobile home park
- December 11, 2012
- Lawrence police arrested four people Monday night after an alleged theft of property - including a camouflaged boat — from the 1900 block of West 31st Street, the former location of the Gaslight Village mobile home park. By Shaun Hittle
- KU student charged with breaking into home in 800 block of Ohio Street
- 01:03 p.m., December 11, 2012 Updated 07:14 p.m.
- A 28-year-old Kansas University student was charged Tuesday with criminal damage after a Monday night arrest for breaking into a home in the 800 block of Ohio Street. By Shaun Hittle
- Pre-teens suspected in arson fires at mobile homes in Garden City
- December 11, 2012
- Garden City law enforcement and fire officials are working to determine if five fires in the last month are connected. The Garden City Telegram reports the fires have all been reported since Nov. 9. No one has been injured in any of the fires. By The Associated Press
- McPherson mayor continues with plans for police chaplain program
- December 11, 2012
- A program allowing volunteer chaplains to work with police will be permitted in McPherson despite a complaint from a national group that it violates the constitutional requirement for separation of church and state, Mayor Thomas Brown said. Brown read a three-page statement to the McPherson City Commission Monday explaining that his discussions with the city’s attorney convinced him the program was constitutional. By The Associated Press
- Group wants Kansas Legislature to expand definition of bullying, cyberbullying
- 11:32 a.m., December 11, 2012 Updated 12:00 p.m.
- A group of activists is planning to renew efforts to lobby the Kansas Legislature to expand the definition of bullying and cyberbullying because of ongoing problems in a south central school district. By The Associated Press
- Letter: Say no
- December 11, 2012
- Recent letters to the editor have been critical of senators voting against the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Neither I, nor the senators who voted against the Convention, would argue against fair treatment of disabled persons.
- Letter: Pay fors?
- December 11, 2012
- It is unsettling to learn that Gov. Brownback has coined a new phrase, “pay fors” to describe the budgetary conundrums he has created for Kansas.
- 40 years ago: Investigators search for cause of laboratory fire
- December 11, 2012
- Lawrence firefighters had battled the blaze in frigid weather.
- 100 years ago: Original surveyor of Lawrence townsite dies at age 76
- December 11, 2012
- “He suffered a heavy loss in the Quantrell Raid but after the raid Mr. Sternbergh rebuilt his store.”
- 25 years ago: KU Council endorses selective admissions policy
- December 11, 2012
- If the policy were approved, the legislature would have to repeal a 72-year-old law.
- Tune In Tonight: Two-dimensional performances that endure
- December 11, 2012
- It’s funny what endures — and what doesn’t. I’m often struck by the fact that several generations who have never seen Fred Astaire dance or even watched his movies know him from his voice-over in the 1970 holiday special “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town” (7 p.m., ABC). The same might be said of Boris Karloff (”Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas”) or Jimmy Durante (”Frosty the Snowman”).
- Horoscopes for Dec. 11
- December 11, 2012
- For Tuesday, Dec. 11: This year your intensity has an impact, especially on those you know. Be sure to show your compassion when making strong statements. If you are single, take the time to get to know a suitor well before making any serious decisions. If you are attached, the two of you will benefit from downtime together.
- Training regimen pioneered at KU now spanning generations
- December 11, 2012
- Bob Lockwood’s grandchildren are now learning a “plyometric” regimen that he helped develop in the U.S. By Peter Hancock
- Editorial: Struggling campaign
- United Way of Douglas County needs some additional help to meet its annual fundraising goal.
- December 11, 2012
- The United Way of Douglas County has sounded an alarm that it is only about halfway toward this year’s ambitious goal of $1.8 million, in an annual campaign that was to have ended Friday.
- Opinion: Can U.S. afford to outsource Syria?
- December 11, 2012 in print edition on ANone
- Now that the U.S. elections are over, the Obama administration is applying a full-court press for a political solution in Syria. Finally.
- Memphis forward Tarik Black transfers to KU May 20, 2013
- Planning Commission recommends approval of Menards store for south Lawrence May 20, 2013
- 40 years ago: Outgoing KU chancellor receives tributes from alumni May 21, 2013
- They said it ... about Tarik Black May 20, 2013
- Midwifery 101: Options for pregnant women May 21, 2013
- Free State softball draws Derby first May 20, 2013
- Two men arrested in connection with Sunday morning shooting May 20, 2013
- Legislature makes no progress; Brownback leaves state to tout tax cuts May 20, 2013
- Daytripper: We're in the money May 20, 2013
- When furniture turned into art: Wendell Castle's KU connection May 19, 2013
