Also from December 17
Births
Obituaries
On the street
Photos
Polls
Should the state put more limits on teachers' collective bargaining rights?
Poll results
| Response | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| No | 60% | |
| Yes | 32% | |
| Not sure | 6% | |
| Total | 504 | |
Do you think the police should install surveillance cameras downtown?
Poll results
| Response | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 58% | |
| No | 32% | |
| Not sure | 8% | |
| Total | 589 | |
Videos
Lead stories
12:36 a.m.
Dozens of Santas converge in downtown Lawrence for SantaCon- December 15, 2012
- Dozens of Santas gathered downtown Saturday afternoon for a pub crawl and food drive benefiting Just Food and Ballard Community Services. By Ian Cummings
6:00 a.m.
Tips on holiday bonuses- December 17, 2012
- Tipping the people who provide us with year-round services is common at Christmastime, though there aren’t rigid rules for who to tip or how much to spend. The Emily Post Institute suggests thinking of holiday tipping as “holiday thanking.”
12:00 p.m.
Building a gym: A Lawrence small business success story- December 16, 2012
- Step inside the Lawrence CrossFit gym and you’ll be greeted by the 24-year-old, shaggy-haired, shirtless, tattooed proprietor Thomas Thatcher, a former Marine who recovered from a mental health breakdown in 2010 to start his own business. By Shaun Hittle
- Video: CrossFit Lawrence
6:00 p.m.
Communication key to happy holidays- December 17, 2012
- Family holiday celebrations can be among the most special events of the year. But they’re also ripe for potentially uncomfortable social interactions, ranging from heartbreaking — such as a recent death in the family — to just plain awkward — such as deciding how to tell your latest companion he or she isn’t actually invited to Christmas dinner.
10:00 p.m.
KU announces $13 million more raised for new School of Business building- December 17, 2012
- Kansas University on Monday announced $13 million in additional donations toward the planned new building for the KU School of Business, following an initial $20 million gift from the Capitol Federal Foundation that was announced in October. By Matt Erickson
All stories
- Bill Self recalls last Richmond game
- December 17, 2012
- Four current University of Richmond basketball players and three from Kansas University played in KU’s 77-57 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 victory over the Spiders on March 25, 2011, in San Antonio. By Gary Bedore
- KU’s Monica Engelman ends trey drought
- December 17, 2012
- Monica Engelman hit her first three-pointer of the season on Sunday against Prairie View A&M and hopes it’s a sign of treys to come. By Benton Smith
- KU’s top 10 juco football recruits
- December 17, 2012
- Charlie Weis and his staff of assistants, motivated by a 1-11 season, hit the road sprinting after junior-college recruits. So far, 16 juco standouts have committed to play football for Kansas University. Here’s a look at 10 projected to be the most promising. By Tom Keegan
- Close to home: KU’s Andrew White III familiar with tonight’s foe
- December 17, 2012
- A blue-chip basketball prospect living just 15 minutes from the University of Richmond’s campus, Andrew White III spent a lot of time with the Spiders’ players and coaches the past few years. By Gary Bedore
- Lawrence school board to seek $92.5 million bond issue
- December 17, 2012
- Bolstered by survey numbers showing public support, school officials will seek the legal maximum amount of bonding authority. By Peter Hancock
- KNEA blasts governor’s task force report
- December 17, 2012
- State’s largest teachers union says efforts are aimed at eroding collective bargaining rights of teachers. By Peter Hancock
- Second defendant charged in Dec. 13 botched robbery attempt
- December 17, 2012
- A 20-year-old Olathe man was charged Monday with attempted robbery, attempted kidnapping, attempted burglary and falsely reporting a crime, all stemming from a Dec. 14 incident. By Shaun Hittle
- Gold coins dropped in Salvation Army kettles
- December 17, 2012
- Valuable coins dropped into Salvation Army kettles will be among the items sold in a silent auction during a benefit dinner Jan. 26. By Peter Hancock
- Police respond to animal cruelty complaint at KU fraternity
- December 17, 2012
- Lawrence police Friday night were called to the Beta Theta Pi fraternity, 1425 Tennessee St., to investigate an animal cruelty complaint involving a turkey, said Lawrence Police Sgt. Trent McKinley. By Shaun Hittle
- KU announces $13 million more raised for new School of Business building
- December 17, 2012
- Kansas University on Monday announced $13 million in additional donations toward the planned new building for the KU School of Business, following an initial $20 million gift from the Capitol Federal Foundation that was announced in October. By Matt Erickson
- Lawrence woman receives probation for New Year’s Day assault at Burrito King
- December 17, 2012
- A 29-year-old Lawrence woman was sentenced Friday in Douglas County District Court to two years on probation for her involvement in a New Year’s Day assault at Burrito King, 900 Illinois St. By Shaun Hittle
- No signs of trauma in death of former Lawrence woman found in Oklahoma garage
- December 17, 2012
- A medical examiner did not discover any signs of physical trauma to the body of a former Lawrence woman found dead last month in her daughter’s garage in Oklahoma, said McIntosh County Sheriff’s Detective Jared West. By Shaun Hittle
- Former employee sues Lawrence restaurant for discrimination
- December 17, 2012
- A former employee of Ingredient, 947 Massachusetts St., filed a lawsuit against the restaurant last week in federal court, alleging civil rights violations. By Shaun Hittle
- Suspect in shooting deaths of two Topeka Police officers dies
- December 17, 2012
- The suspect in the Sunday shooting deaths of two Topeka police officers died at hospital Monday morning after being shot in a standoff with police, according to a news release issued by the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office. By Shaun Hittle
- How To Help: Help needed for Christmas dinner
- December 17, 2012
- The Free Lawrence Community Christmas Day Dinner is in need of volunteers to help prepare, serve and deliver meals. The meal will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Christmas Day at First United Methodist Church, 946 Vermont St., and anyone is welcome to attend. Volunteers are asked to come to the church anytime between 6 a.m. and 3 p.m., and there is no need to sign up. Additionally, baked pies are needed Christmas morning. Call Brower Burchill at 785-843-9199 with questions.
- Editorial: Different paths
- School officials are looking at ways to maximize their spending while county officials are looking at ways to live within their means. Which path will be right?
- December 17, 2012
- Two distinct paths loom for tax-supported units of government in Douglas County as they prepare for the months ahead, exemplified last week by the school district and the county.
- Letter: Golden rule
- December 17, 2012
- There is a second “golden rule,” and it is represented by Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback. It goes like this “He who has the gold makes the rules.”
- Daytripper: Babes in Toyland
- December 17, 2012
- Although kids in the 1800s may have dreamed only of getting a piece of candy in their stocking, today’s tots usually fantasize about the gazillions of toys they might find underneath the tree on Christmas morning. Anticipation is part of the fun.
- Fix-It Chick: Wall-mounted safety gates best for stairwells
- December 17, 2012
- A properly installed safety gate is a great way to contain pets or protect children. Many safety gates are held in place by tension, but for stairways and frequently trafficked areas, a wall-mounted gate works best.
- Opinion: Resentment of unions is boiling over
- December 17, 2012 in print edition on A8
- Rick Snyder, who is hardly a human cactus, warned Michigan’s labor leaders. The state’s mild-mannered Republican governor, currently in his first term in his first public office, has rarely been accused of being, or praised for being, a fire-breathing conservative. When unions put on Michigan’s November ballot two measures that would have entrenched collective bargaining rights in the state Constitution, Snyder told them they were picking a fight they might regret.
- Communication key to happy holidays
- Potential stressors can be mitigated before gatherings
- December 17, 2012
- Family holiday celebrations can be among the most special events of the year. But they’re also ripe for potentially uncomfortable social interactions, ranging from heartbreaking — such as a recent death in the family — to just plain awkward — such as deciding how to tell your latest companion he or she isn’t actually invited to Christmas dinner.
- 40 years ago: Couple arrested after pills-for-tire deal falls flat
- December 17, 2012
- About 2,700 tablets had been found in the search of the two persons and their car.
- Marriages
- December 17, 2012
- Marriage licenses issued in Douglas County District Court the week ending December 14, 2012.
- 100 years ago: Local musicians to offer free concert for the poor
- December 17, 2012
- “There are many people in the city who enjoy and appreciate good music and yet cannot afford to attend the various concerts given here.”
- 25 years ago: Funds being raised for heating-bill assistance
- December 17, 2012
- About $27,300 had been collected so far.
- Bankruptcies
- December 17, 2012
- Douglas County residents or businesses filing for bankruptcy protection recently in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the District of Kansas, according to court records.
- Divorces
- December 17, 2012
- Divorces granted in Douglas County District Court the week ending December 14, 2012.
- Horoscopes for Dec. 17
- December 17, 2012
- For Monday, Dec. 17: This year you hear and learn so much that you might experience an information overload. You do not always understand why people do what they do. If you are single, you could discover that you have too many potential suitors. If you are attached, your home life remains pivotal.
- Lawrence Laundry: Seeking local gifts dispels inner Scrooge
- December 17, 2012
- At the risk of sounding overly “Bah! Humbug,” I have to say I don’t like Christmas shopping.
- Offbeat Occupations: Dole Institute’s event coordinator gives guests ‘rock star treatment’
- December 17, 2012
- Melanie Coen claims her job is far from glamorous. However, it does involve occasionally dining with presidents, politicians and famous journalists.
- Tips on holiday bonuses
- Guidelines for giving: what’s allowed, what’s appropriate
- December 17, 2012
- Tipping the people who provide us with year-round services is common at Christmastime, though there aren’t rigid rules for who to tip or how much to spend. The Emily Post Institute suggests thinking of holiday tipping as “holiday thanking.”
- Letter: Values statement
- December 17, 2012
- Thanks to Commissioner Amyx and Public Forum contributor Bill Simons for voicing reservations regarding proposed expenditures in Lawrence.
- Tune In Tonight: Less is much more in ‘Picture Paris’
- December 17, 2012
- For good and bad, and sometimes worse, television is rigidly predictable. Not only when it comes to plots, but the format and length of its offerings.
- Double Take: Tech gifts may require ethics manual
- December 17, 2012
- Holiday shopping for kids often means high-tech gifts. But there’s one accessory you won’t find in among the chargers and quick-start guides — the ethics manual.
- Bite Sighs: Cookies as easy as 1-2-3
- December 17, 2012
- With so many interesting possibilities, it’s hard to choose just one kind of cookie to make on any given day. Have no fear, the magic ratio is here!
- Planning Commission recommends approval of Menards store for south Lawrence May 20, 2013 · 19 comments
- Two men arrested in connection with Club Magic shooting May 20, 2013 · 30 comments
- Blog: Kansas science and math teachers easily recruited away May 20, 2013 · 11 comments
- Letter: Serious issue May 21, 2013 · 4 comments
- Legislature makes no progress; Brownback leaves state to tout tax cuts May 20, 2013 · 12 comments
- 100 years ago: Housekeeping expert to give presentation at Y.M.C.A. May 20, 2013 · 4 comments
- On the street: Would you rather have a lower income tax and higher sales tax, or lower sales tax and higher income tax? May 17, 2013 · 41 comments
- Death toll from Oklahoma City tornado climbs to 91, expected to rise May 20, 2013 · 20 comments
- Opinion: Benghazi triggers a major credibility crisis May 18, 2013 · 66 comments
- Opinion: Scandals undermine trust in Obama May 19, 2013 · 44 comments
- Daytripper: We're in the money May 20, 2013
- Memphis forward Tarik Black transfers to KU May 20, 2013
- City expecting 5 percent reduction in Community Development Block Grant funding May 20, 2013
- Roy F. Dodge Jr. June 24, 2000
- Editorial: Hometown pride May 21, 2013
- Joe’s Bakery reveals doughnut recipe September 6, 2009
- Project to build intergenerational retirement community in Lawrence moving ahead April 29, 2013
- Two men arrested in connection with Club Magic shooting May 20, 2013
