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Births

Ben and Laura Elder, McLouth, a girl.

Blog entries

Tale of the Tait: A little cleaner look at KU’s announced TV deal with Time Warner
Town Talk: State seeking proposal to develop resort at Clinton Lake State Park
Wined & Dined: Upscale meal in peach orchard to showcase the fine-dining side of agrotourism
The Newell Post: Where does each KU basketball returner need to improve?
Town Talk: City commissioners now will consider 700 block of Vermont as home for downtown transit hub

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On the street

Do you think Lawrence should have public art installations?

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The day in photos, Jan. 5, 2012

Polls

Should public officials be sanctioned if they create or forward offensive emails on a public account?

Poll results

Response	Percent
Yes		77%
No		22%
Total	522

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Lead stories

6:00 a.m.

Travis Releford sets tone for KU: By Tom Keegan; January 5, 2012 in print edition on 1B; All week in practice, the end-of-the-bench guys on the Kansas University basketball team followed instructions to prepare for the much-anticipated game against rival Kansas State.

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10:00 a.m.

Kansas officials outraged, saddened by announced Boeing departure: By Scott Rothschild; January 4, 2012; Kansas political leaders Wednesday expressed outrage and disappointment over Boeing Co.’s announcement that it was closing its Wichita defense plant, sending more than 2,160 jobs to three other states.

2:00 p.m.

Boardwalk Apartment owners say insurance company still owes $1M in wake of deadly 2005 fire: By George Diepenbrock; January 4, 2012; The owners of the former Boardwalk Apartments say their insurance company should have paid an additional $1 million in claims after a deadly 2005 fire destroyed a building at the west Lawrence complex.

7:00 p.m.

Task force gathering data for retiree report: By Chad Lawhorn; January 5, 2012; At a meeting Wednesday, task force members said making Lawrence into one of the top retirement destinations in the Midwest is likely going to involve more mundane topics such as housing, taxes and medical care.

10:00 p.m.

Twice baked: Famed cupcake chef chooses Lawrence for second shop: By Sarah Henning; January 3, 2012; Allyson Fiander brings her recipe for success, as seen on “Cupcake Wars,” to Massachusetts Street.

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Chamber of Commerce raises $1,000 to help replace mural: By Shaun Hittle; January 5, 2012; Plans to replace a long-standing downtown Lawrence mural received a big boost Thursday from the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce.
Officials investigate case of American teen deported to Colombia: 15-year-old, now in Colombian custody, lied to authorities, giving same name as illegal alien; Juan Carlos Llorca and Linda Stewart Ball, Associated Press; January 5, 2012; The grandmother of a Dallas teen who was deported to Colombia is hoping the 15-year-old can come back soon and says federal officials should have done more to identify the girl after she gave a fake name and claimed to be an adult.
Advocates urge slowdown on part of Brownback’s Medicaid overhaul: By Scott Rothschild; 06:02 p.m., January 5, 2012 Updated 08:40 p.m.; Brownback and Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer are moving to overhaul Medicaid, which is the state and federally funded health program for those with disabilities, the elderly and low-income residents.
Power restored after semi-truck downs powerline: Staff Reports; 05:10 p.m., January 5, 2012 Updated 07:12 p.m.; 781 buildings are without power in Douglas County, according to the Westar Energy website. There is a report of a downed powerline at 25th and Iowa Streets.
Lawrence’s 2011 sales tax collections rose by $1 million: By Chad Lawhorn; January 5, 2012; Forget about that Orange Bowl win. Forget about that National Championship. 2011 was a better year than 2008. At least from a sales tax perspective it was.
Trial for Joran van der Sloot, suspected of killing Natalee Holloway and a Peruvian woman, begins Friday in Peru: Carla Salazar, Associated Press; January 5, 2012; Joran van der Sloot goes on trial in the murder of a young Peruvian woman Friday, nearly seven years after he became the prime suspect in the unsolved disappearance of an American teenager on holiday in Aruba.
Pentagon probing possible leak of bin Laden raid details in upcoming movie: Ken Dilanian, Los Angeles Times; January 5, 2012; Did the Obama administration release classified information to Hollywood notables for a film about the operation that killed Osama bin Laden, Sony Pictures movie slated for release in the heat of this fall’s election campaign?
Study: Romney plan raises taxes on poor families: Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press; January 5, 2012; Republican Mitt Romney’s tax plan would increase taxes on low-income families while cutting taxes for the middle-class and the rich, according to an independent study released Thursday.
Lawrence man, 33, faces additional battery charges: By Andy Hyland; January 5, 2012; A 33-year-old Lawrence man was ordered on Thursday to stand trial on two additional aggravated battery charges, in addition to the three separate charges he initially faced in connection with a Dec. 7 domestic incident involving a knife.
State transportation officials abandon idea of tolls on South Lawrence Trafficway: By Chad Lawhorn; 02:27 p.m., January 5, 2012 Updated 04:09 p.m.; The Kansas Department of Transportation has decided against making any portion of the South Lawrence Trafficway a toll road, the agency announced Thursday.
With large field of candidates, Kansas GOP expects some notice in presidential race: John Hanna, Associated Press; January 5, 2012; Kansas has attracted a larger-than-expected field of candidates for the presidential caucuses in March, and Republican leaders hoped Thursday that the race remains competitive enough to draw some of the hopefuls — and national attention — to the state.
Lawrence man, 23, arrested in connection with auto burglaries: By Andy Hyland; January 5, 2012; Lawrence police arrested a man early Thursday morning after a string of auto burglaries at an apartment complex in the 1700 block of West 24th Street.
Body of 39-year-old Topeka businessman found west of Lecompton: By Shaun Hittle; 02:00 p.m., January 5, 2012 Updated 04:12 p.m.; The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and the Topeka Police Department are investigating the death of a 39-year-old Topeka man, whose body was discovered in a wooded area Thursday morning, west of Lecompton.
Basehor man, 21, injured in single-car accident: By Andy Hyland; January 5, 2012; A 21-year-old Basehor man lost control of his car and had to be extricated after striking a tree about four miles northeast of Basehor, according to a report from the Kansas Highway Patrol.
Speaker O’Neal apologizes for forwarding email that calls Michelle Obama “Mrs. YoMama”: By Scott Rothschild; 12:21 p.m., January 5, 2012 Updated 06:29 p.m.; House Speaker Mike O’Neal, R-Hutchinson, on Thursday issued an apology for an email he forwarded to fellow House Republicans that refers to first lady Michelle Obama as “Mrs. YoMama” and compares a photograph of her to a picture of the Grinch.
Air Force temporarily halts work on Hawker Beechcraft contract: Roxana Hegeman, Associated Press; 11:41 a.m., January 5, 2012 Updated 03:21 p.m.; The U.S. Air Force has temporarily halted work on a light-air support contract in response to a lawsuit Hawker Beechcraft Corp. filed over the selection process.
Lawrence man, 26, arrested on suspicion of rape: By Andy Hyland; 10:58 a.m., January 5, 2012 Updated 04:42 p.m.; A 26-year-old Lawrence has been charged in Douglas County District Court with rape and aggravated sexual battery.
Exhibit views prairie from animals’ vantage point: Associated Press; January 5, 2012; A new exhibit at the Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art in Manhattan showcases the Kansas prairie from the vantage point of the animals that live there.
Kansas health secretary names finance director: Associated Press; January 5, 2012; A woman who’s been serving as interim director of Kansas’ Division of Health Care Finance for the past six weeks will have the job permanently.
State regulators open investigation of home blast: Associated Press; January 5, 2012; Kansas regulators have opened an investigation into a natural gas explosion and fire last month that destroyed a Wichita home and injured three occupants.
Town Talk: Lawrence sales tax collections post best year in more than a half-decade; idea of downtown donation meters still alive; popularity of 15-minute parking meters growing?: By Chad Lawhorn; 09:51 a.m., January 5, 2012 Updated 11:16 a.m.; News and notes from around Lawrence and Douglas County
County approves permit for healthy living facility: By Aaron Couch; January 5, 2012; It appears area residents wishing to lead healthier lives will soon have a new business they can turn to. Douglas County commissioners unanimously approved a conditional-use permit Wednesday for Good Earth Gatherings, a facility that will provide classes on healthy and sustainable living and sell related retail items.
Effort under way to replace ‘The Guardians of the Arts’ mural downtown: By Shaun Hittle; January 5, 2012; For 18 years, the vibrant colors of a community mural greeted anyone going through the walkway between 716 Mass. and 722 Mass. But recent repair work to fix a crumbling wall on the building that houses Signs of Life covered up the well-known mural, leaving a stark white canvas.
Task force gathering data for retiree report: Housing, taxes, medical care significant in attracting older residents; By Chad Lawhorn; January 5, 2012; At a meeting Wednesday, task force members said making Lawrence into one of the top retirement destinations in the Midwest is likely going to involve more mundane topics such as housing, taxes and medical care.
Heard on the Hill: Opponents mobilize against the “Woo” after the Rock Chalk Chant; KUMC leader’s parrot can perform the chant (without the woo); recent grad creates stories for NPR show: By Andy Hyland; January 5, 2012; Your daily dose of news, notes and links from around Kansas University.
Jayhawks in the NBA: Associated Press; January 5, 2012 in print edition on B2; A look at how former Jayhawks fared in NBA action Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012.
Our town sports: Staff reports; January 5, 2012 in print edition on B3; Lawrence swim team and lessons: Ad Astra Area Aquatics is a competitive year-round swim team that offers practices for ages 6-18 throughout the week. AAAA is always accepting new members. For information, visit adastraareaaquatics.org or call Patrick at 331-6940.
Jeff Withey heeds ‘dunk everything’ advice: Kansas big man bounces back from benching with big game against KSU; By Jesse Newell; January 5, 2012 in print edition on B4; When Kansas University center Jeff Withey received a pass from teammate Elijah Johnson on the baseline midway through the second half, three words from assistant coach Kurtis Townsend rattled through his head.
Gary Bedore’s KU notebook: ‘Old man’ lauded: By Gary Bedore; January 5, 2012 in print edition on B5; KU has won 21 consecutive conference openers dating to 1991-92.
K-State’s Frank Martin bemoans board battle: By Matt Tait; January 5, 2012 in print edition on B5; He flapped his arms, barked at officials, tore into his players and flashed his many ferocious faces throughout the game.
Kansas women down No. 23 Texas, 72-67: Staff and Wire Reports; January 5, 2012 in print edition on B1; Angel Goodrich scored 22 points, and Kansas University held on to beat No. 23 Texas, 72-67, on Wednesday night to win its Big 12 opener for the first time in six years.
Rough and ready: ‘Intense’ Jayhawks trip KSU: By Gary Bedore; January 5, 2012 in print edition on B1; Kansas University’s basketball starters knew they were in for a fierce, physical battle — a war — against ultra-aggressive Kansas State on Wednesday night.
Oklahoma football transfer Justin McCay on hand for hoops: By Matt Tait; January 5, 2012 in print edition on B1; Former Bishop Miege High wide receiver Justin McCay, who has announced that he will transfer from Oklahoma, was in Lawrence on Wednesday night to take in the KU-K-State men’s basketball game. McCay, a red-shirt freshman who played in three games this season because of injury, sat in the KU student section with a handful of other recruits and Tim Grunhard, who coached McCay in high school.
Travis Releford sets tone for KU: By Tom Keegan; January 5, 2012 in print edition on B1; All week in practice, the end-of-the-bench guys on the Kansas University basketball team followed instructions to prepare for the much-anticipated game against rival Kansas State.
Pump patrol: January 5, 2012; The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $3.15 at several stations.
25 years ago: Former KU student tosses hat into presidential ring: By Sarah St. John; January 5, 2012; A Kansas University alumnus was running for the highest office in the land.
40 years ago: Cold weather pleasant for some: By Sarah St. John; January 5, 2012; For those who enjoyed outdoor recreation, conditions were perfect.
100 years ago: While temperatures plunge, residents worry about natural gas shortage: By Sarah St. John; January 5, 2012; “Almost a panic was created in Lawrence this morning when the news was spread that the gas was going to be almost shut down.”
Seaver missed: Albert Sellen, Lawrence; January 5, 2012; The editorial “Fond farewell” on Jim Seaver (Dec. 30) was excellent.
Caring counts: Carol H. Graham, Lawrence; January 5, 2012; A recent article in the Journal-World indicated that it was a mystery as to why crime rates were down. Maybe it is because Lawrence is such a caring community.
Santorum finding a constituency: George Will - Washington Post Writers Group; January 5, 2012; The complaint that Iowa is not a typical American state is true but trivial because there is no such state.
Goodbye, Boeing: Members of the Kansas congressional delegation were able to help Boeing Co. land a major military contract, but they couldn’t keep the company and its new jobs in Kansas.; J-W Editorial; January 5, 2012; Boeing’s decision to move its last operations out of Wichita is an economic blow that will reverberate throughout the state.
America is dumbing down: Cal Thomas — Tribune Media Services; January 5, 2012; A friend of mine hands me what looks like a business card. It says, “Don’t Die Stupid.” As America begins another round of voting to select the next president, or retain the current one, what we need is a stupid test. Flunk it and you shouldn’t vote.
Is ‘Stuffers’ too dark (and funny) for Animal Planet?: January 5, 2012; “American Stuffers” (9 p.m., Animal Planet) follows the formula of many recent series. It’s set in rural America — Romance, Ark., to be exact. Several characters describe themselves as “rednecks” with unabashed pride. It follows one man’s exotic trade and features workplace shenanigans and lighthearted marital tiffs.
WVU routs Clemson, 70-33: Associated Press; January 5, 2012 in print edition on B2; The West Virginia Mountaineers were tough to slow down, and only the Orange Bowl mascot could stop Darwin Cook.
Big 12 women’s basketball roundup: K-State stings A&M: Staff reports; January 5, 2012 in print edition on B3; Mariah White fought through traffic and banked in a runner with 1.6 seconds left in overtime to lift Kansas State on Wednesday night.
Horoscope for Jan. 5: January 5, 2012; This year, focus on the quality of your daily life. To make your life work, take good care of your health, treat yourself well and follow a sensible lifestyle. If you are single, you could meet someone through the process of living. If you are attached, the two of you will experience more happiness if you share a common hobby. Gemini, though different, also is efficient.

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