Also from December 20
Births
- Andrea and Eric Boyack, Lawrence, a girl.
- Devon Polzin and David Parks, Lawrence, a boy.
- Amanda and Irving Aragon, Winchester, a girl.
- Shelby Dunavin, Eudora, a boy.
- Angie Kibler, Tonganoxie, a girl.
- Jennifer Wilson and Michael Gasper, Lawrence, a girl.
- Stephen Fletcher II and Julia Fletcher, Lawrence, a girl.
- Dawna and Dong Li, Lawrence, a boy.
Blog entries
- Heard on the Hill: Four years later, auto-parts company follows KU business students’ suggestion to open plant in KCK
- The Newell Post: Cliff’s Notes: Charlie Weis press conference, 12/20/12
- Town Talk: Lawrence trails places like Branson and Salina in study of Midwest retirement communities
- Town Talk: Myers Liquor files plan for drive-through lane and new retail space at 23rd and Alabama location
- Operation 100 News blog: December 20th Early Morning Law Enforcement & Fire Medical wrap up
- The Newell Post: KU dominating opponents in dunks
Obituaries
On the street
Photos
Photo galleries
Podcasts
Polls
Do you think the state of Kansas should spend more money on mental health services?
Poll results
| Response | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 85% | |
| No | 10% | |
| Not sure | 3% | |
| Total | 502 | |
Videos
Lead stories
12:00 a.m.
Lawrence chefs share best holiday recipes- December 18, 2012
- When it comes to food and drink, if there’s ever a time to whip up something special, it’s Christmastime. The Journal-World asked a few of Lawrence’s food and beverage pros to share their favorite holiday recipes, and they came through with dishes from main course to after-dinner drinks. By Sara Shepherd
6:00 a.m.
Discussion starts on whether to set tuition rates for two years- December 19, 2012
- State higher education officials on Wednesday started a discussion on whether to establish tuition rates at public universities for two years. By Scott Rothschild
9:44 a.m.
Weather forces districts, including Lawrence, to cancel classes; other cancellations listed- 5:33 a.m., December 20, 2012 Updated 8:02 a.m.
- Several school districts have canceled school today, Dec. 20, 2012, because of weather conditions. Strong winds are expected to continue throughout the day, with gusts up to 45 mph. By Caroline Trowbridge
2:00 p.m.
Bert Nash, Heartland Community Health reveal more details about project that would create new health campus- December 19, 2012
- The top executive at the Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center confirmed the organization is working toward a capital campaign that would fund a new outpatient health care campus on the old Veterans of Foreign Wars post near Second and Alabama streets. By Chad Lawhorn
All stories
- Lions lend a hooping hand for the holidays
- December 20, 2012
- Lawrence High’s boys basketball team gathered to wrap gifts for a good cause, having a good time themselves in the process, Thursday at Immanuel Lutheran Church.
- Chiefs’ Charles focuses on strong finish
- December 20, 2012
- Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles said Thursday that he’s focused on finishing the season strong after coming back from a devastating knee injury and then dealing with a murder-suicide that hit especially close to home.
- How former Jayhawks fared in Dec. 20 NBA games
- December 20, 2012
- A look at how former Kansas University players fared in Thursday’s NBA games.
- Opinion: KU’s fast break is as good as it gets
- December 20, 2012
- Known more for his defense-first mentality, Kansas University men’s basketball coach Bill Self has one of the finest get-out-and-go games around this year with guard Elijah Johnson and wings Ben McLemore and Travis Releford. Column by Tom Keegan
- Jayhawks focusing on slowing Buckeyes’ Thomas
- December 20, 2012
- Kansas University’s men’s basketball team will meet a familiar and dangerous foe when they take on Ohio State on Saturday in Columbus, Ohio: The Buckeyes’ All-American forward Deshaun Thomas. By Gary Bedore
- Weis: Juco Jayhawks have chance to challenge vets, turn around program
- December 20, 2012
- Kansas University football coach Charlie Weis says a major focus of his recruiting pitch to the Jayhawks’ newly signed junior-college transfers was a challenge to turn the program’s 1-11 record into a winning tradition. By Matt Tait
- Mint testing ways to make coins cheaper
- December 20, 2012
- When it comes to making coins, the Mint isn’t getting its two cents worth. In some cases, it doesn’t even get half of that. A penny costs more than two cents and a nickel costs more than 11 cents to make and distribute.
- Appeals court allows lawsuit in child’s death
- December 20, 2012
- The grandparents of a 23-month-old girl who was beaten to death will be allowed to sue a Kansas social worker who they say intentionally ignored their complaints about the care the girl was receiving before she was killed, the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver ruled Wednesday.
- Brownback wants to examine mental health services
- December 20, 2012
- Gov. Sam Brownback said Thursday that he wants to examine whether Kansas is providing adequate mental health services but is wary of jumping into a contentious debate over gun control following last week’s mass elementary school shooting in Connecticut. By The Associated Press
- Man rescued from house fire in Barker Neighborhood
- 05:40 p.m., December 20, 2012 Updated 05:40 p.m.
- A man was rescued Thursday afternoon after being trapped in the basement of a house on fire.
- Oklahoma man arrested in Lawrence on suspicion of assault and battery, child endangerment
- December 20, 2012
- Lawrence police arrested a 39-year-old Okemah, Okla., man Wednesday night on suspicion of domestic battery, aggravated assault and child endangerment.
- Lawrence gun sales climb after Connecticut school shooting
- December 20, 2012
- Guns sales are up sharply in the Lawrence area, local stores say, in the wake of last week’s Connecticut school shootings and calls for tighter laws on the sale of guns. On Wednesday, President Obama called for a ban on the sale of assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition clips. By Adam Strunk
- Burglar sneaks through window to steal video game system
- December 20, 2012
- A burglar entered an unlocked window and stole a video game system Wednesday night in the 1500 block of Massachusetts Street.
- KU’s annual spring football game set for April 13
- December 20, 2012
- Kansas University football coach Charlie Weis announced Thursday that this offseason’s annual spring game will take place April 13, 2013.
- Three Lawrence schools earn Governor’s Achievement Awards
- December 20, 2012
- Award recognizes top performing schools in reading and math. By Peter Hancock
- Lecompton Chihuahua recovering from Rottweiler attack, dog lovers helping with vet bills
- December 20, 2012
- A Lecompton Chihuahua is recovering from life-threatening injuries incurred by a Rottweiler Saturday, and people are coming forward to help.
- Two Ottawa men indicted on federal drug charges Wednesday
- December 20, 2012
- Two Ottawa men were indicted Wednesday in federal court on various drug and firearm charges, according to court documents. By Shaun Hittle
- Regents getting to know new legislators
- December 20, 2012
- Kansas Board of Regents members, who carry deep political connections, are trying to connect with the incoming Kansas Legislature, which features dozens of freshmen who aren’t knowledgeable about Statehouse politics, but will be deciding key issues for higher education. By Scott Rothschild
- Winter storm hits area, causes multitude of problems
- December 20, 2012
- Those hoping for a white Christmas, and area students looking to start winter break a day early, received a boost Thursday, as a powerful winter storm swept through the Lawrence area overnight. By Shaun Hittle
- Local United Way still $700,000 short of campaign fundraising goal
- December 20, 2012
- Leaders of the local United Way are hoping the giving season won’t be over as Christmas comes and goes. The top fundraising official with the United Way of Douglas County confirmed Thursday the organization is still more than $700,000 short of its annual fundraising goal. By Chad Lawhorn
- Lawrence mother gets 3 years of probation for manslaughter in death of her 5-year-old
- December 20, 2012
- A 25-year-old Lawrence woman has been sentenced to three years of probation after pleading guilty of manslaughter in connection with the death of her 5-year-old child in April.
- Police ask for help identifying robbery suspect, release video
- December 20, 2012
- Lawrence police are asking the public for help in identifying a suspect in a Dec. 13 robbery of Cheers Liquor, 1414 W. Sixth St. By Shaun Hittle
- Mission man ordered to trial in February death of Lawrence man
- December 20, 2012
- Douglas County District Court Judge Peggy Kittel ruled Thursday that there was enough evidence to proceed to trial in the case of a 21-year-old Mission charged with involuntary manslaughter. By Shaun Hittle
- Grocery stores compete for customer loyalty with gas discounts
- December 20, 2012
- It’s a grocery store gas war: Competing supermarkets in Lawrence are offering savings up to $2 per gallon of gas to increase customer loyalty. By Rebekka Schlichting
- One person dies in three-vehicle accident during storm Wednesday night
- December 20, 2012
- The Kansas Highway Patrol says a fatal three-vehicle accident in western Kansas was caused by the winter’s first storm. The patrol reports that the accident occurred shortly before 8 p.m. Wednesday on U.S. Highway 50, about 13 miles east of Dodge City. By The Associated Press
- Lawrence man arrested on charges of driving drunk with infant in vehicle
- December 20, 2012
- A 30-year-old Lawrence man was arrested Tuesday afternoon on charges of drunken driving and aggravated endangering of a child following a traffic accident. By Shaun Hittle
- Westar Energy customer outages down to 300 in Douglas County
- 06:44 a.m., December 20, 2012 Updated 09:53 a.m.
- Westar Energy spokeswoman Erin La Row reports about 5,300 customers without power in their service area, but the number in Douglas County has dipped below 250. However, returning service to those without power in Atchison, Emporia and Leavenworth may not happen until noon Friday, she said. By Caroline Trowbridge
- Weather forces districts, including Lawrence, to cancel classes; other cancellations listed
- 05:33 a.m., December 20, 2012 Updated 08:02 a.m.
- Several school districts have canceled school today, Dec. 20, 2012, because of weather conditions. Strong winds are expected to continue throughout the day, with gusts up to 45 mph. By Caroline Trowbridge
- How former Jayhawks fared in Dec. 19 NBA games
- December 20, 2012
- A look at how former Kansas University players fared in Wednesday’s NBA games.
- Letter: Weapons tax
- December 20, 2012
- What is the solution to the problems caused by weapons? If regulations do not work, try taxation. If taxation is the solution to the drug problem, why not tax weapons? If a school district needs resource officers, pay for them with local property tax on the weapons in the district. If we need more policemen, tax weapons.
- Editorial: Job search
- Part of Kansas University’s mission should be to help graduates find employment in their fields of study.
- December 20, 2012
- Kansas University officials are working hard to improve the school. They want to elevate the academic excellence of entering students, attract superior faculty members, reduce the number of student drop-outs, improve student recruiting and structure the curriculum so more students will be able to finish their degrees in four years, maybe less, and graduate with a smaller fiscal debt.
- 25 years ago: Riverside development in early planning stages
- December 20, 2012
- The plans would involve renovating about 100,000 square feet of buildings.
- 40 years ago: Militancy-related crimes no longer biggest on campus
- December 20, 2012
- “Our attention has been on individual crimes.”
- Opinion: Low voter turnout not a problem
- December 20, 2012 in print edition on A7
- The poet Carl Sandburg supposedly was asked by a young playwright to attend a rehearsal. Sandburg did but fell asleep. The playwright exclaimed, “How could you sleep when you knew I wanted your opinion?” Sandburg replied, “Sleep is an opinion.”
- Style Scout: Thomas Rush
- December 20, 2012
- Fashion trends you love: Hats that look like animal heads, cowboy boots, 1950s male coiffure, bangs on women
- Style Scout: Emma Murano
- December 20, 2012
- Fashion trends you hate: Showing too much skin. The shoulder is OK, but belly and back is not.
- Letter: All our children
- December 20, 2012
- My question is: Why is it so hard to believe that this can take place in a country where we legally dispose of a million children per year through abortion?
- Horoscopes for Dec. 20
- December 20, 2012
- For Thursday, Dec. 20: This year you will you be much more assertive than you have been. As a result, you will break past patterns that have held you back in the past. If you are single, you will meet quite a few potential suitors. Be true to yourself. If you are attached, be gentle with your sweetie.
- Tune In Tonight: Chimp story is inhuman
- December 20, 2012
- Animal lovers may find “Project Nim” (8 p.m., HBO) hard to take. This heartbreaking odyssey reveals as much about animal instincts as human cruelty.
- 100 years ago: Letter to editor: Give poor children toys as well as necessities
- December 20, 2012
- “Perhaps the writer never knew the joy or pleasure of possessing toys when a child, and cannot speak from experience.”
- Letter: Multiple myths
- December 20, 2012
- Your 12/17 Walt Handelsman cartoon shows Obama and Boehner teetering on the brink, each asking the other to get out and push. This cartoon deserves awards for condensation: It references an amazing amount of false conventional wisdom in a single misleading image.
- Garden Calendar: Gifts to inspire gardening
- December 20, 2012
- In this season of gift-giving, I am often tempted to share my love of gardening with others in the form of plants, garden tools and miscellaneous garden accessories.
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