Also from July 17
Births
Obituaries
On the street
Photos
Polls
Do you plan on attending Thursday's Downtown Sidewalk Sale?
Poll results
| Response | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| No | 76% | |
| Yes | 16% | |
| Unsure | 7% | |
| Total | 457 | |
Did you watch the forum with candidates running for Congress and Kansas senate?
Poll results
| Response | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| No | 87% | |
| Yes | 12% | |
| Total | 264 | |
Videos
Lead stories
12:00 a.m.
Statehouse Live: Kansas attorney general fights environmental lawsuit over ‘dead zone’ in Gulf of Mexico- July 17, 2012
- Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said Monday he is seeking to intervene in opposition to a lawsuit filed by environmental groups over nutrient runoff causing a “dead zone” in the Gulf of Mexico.
6:00 a.m.
U.S. News and World Report: KU Hospital No. 1 in state- July 16, 2012
- The magazine U.S. News and World Report gave high marks to Kansas University Hospital in its latest “Best Hospital” rankings, which were released late Monday night.
10:00 a.m.
A lesson in forgiveness: Young man struggles to rebuild his life after killing bicyclist while driving drunk- July 16, 2012
- It has been almost three years since Lawrence resident Joel Hernandez, while driving drunk, struck and killed Rachel Leek, 20, as she was riding her bicycle near 10th and Tennessee streets on Oct. 16, 2009.
2:03 p.m.
Autopsy report’s best explanation of Douglas County Jail inmate’s death is ‘seizure activity’ - July 17, 2012
- According to an autopsy report from the state’s Office of the Coroner, a “cause of death cannot be established directly” for a Douglas County Jail inmate who died in May.
- Source document: Rachel Hammers autopsy
6:00 p.m.
All stories
- City approves slew of summer events
- July 17, 2012
- Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved a trio of events that are set to take place in August.
- Salvation Army to hold fundraiser during Downtown Lawrence Sidewalk Sale
- July 17, 2012
- The Lawrence Salvation Army is hosting a new fundraiser during the summer. Change for Change will take place during Thursday’s Sidewalk Sale on Massachusetts Street.
- Ottawa man, 23, pleads guilty in Lawrence robbery case
- July 17, 2012
- A 23-year-old Ottawa man pleaded guilty Tuesday to two counts of robbery for his role in a Jan. 10 robbery at a Lawrence apartment.
- State GOP candidates face off at forum in Eudora
- July 17, 2012
- Republicans were the focus of a candidate forum Tuesday night at Eudora City Hall.
- Pump Patrol
- July 17, 2012
- The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $3.39 at several stations. If you find a lower price, call 832-7154.
- Police investigating string of burglaries in North Lawrence
- July 17, 2012
- Lawrence police Tuesday morning began investigating burglaries and damage to several vehicles at a lot in North Lawrence.
- Man charged in 2010 alleged alcohol-related crash taken into Douglas County Jail
- 11:06 p.m., July 17, 2012 Updated 09:54 a.m.
- A 23-year-old Overland Park man who faces an involuntary manslaughter charge related to a 2010 crash in west Lawrence was brought to the Douglas County Jail on Tuesday.
- Wichita losing Frontier Airlines
- July 17, 2012
- Frontier Airlines has announced plans to halt its flights between Wichita and Denver.
- Kansas residents told to be careful as temps rise
- July 17, 2012
- Kansas health officials warned residents Tuesday to stay hydrated and limit their exposure to the heat as temperatures hit 100 degrees or higher during the next several days.
- Kansas soldier dies in Afghanistan
- July 17, 2012
- Army officials say a Fort Riley soldier from southeast Kansas has died in Afghanistan.
- Knology sale to WOW now official; customers not expected to see immediate changes
- July 17, 2012
- Lawrence’s largest cable television provider now officially has a new owner.
- Record numbers apply for concealed carry licenses
- July 17, 2012
- A record number of people applied to carry concealed weapons in Kansas during the last fiscal year.
- Teen gets 6 years for ‘sexting’ minor
- July 17, 2012
- A 19-year-old eastern Kansas man has been sentenced to more than six years in prison for using text messages to solicit a 12-year-old girl for sex.
- Don’t worry about where to park: City bus system is offering free rides Thursday for annual Downtown Lawrence Sidewalk Sale
- July 17, 2012
- Even transportation is getting marked down Thursday for the annual Downtown Lawrence Sidewalk Sale.
- Autopsy report’s best explanation of Douglas County Jail inmate’s death is ‘seizure activity’
- July 17, 2012
- According to an autopsy report from the state’s Office of the Coroner, a “cause of death cannot be established directly” for a Douglas County Jail inmate who died in May.
- Two hay barns destroyed in Tuesday afternoon fire south of Eudora
- 12:51 p.m., July 17, 2012 Updated 01:59 p.m.
- Two hay barns housing farming equipment were destroyed by a fire Tuesday afternoon, but no injuries were reported, according to a witness.
- It’s only a test: Emergency responders gather at West Sixth Street church for practice
- 12:09 p.m., July 17, 2012 Updated 06:16 p.m.
- Several Douglas County agencies and Lawrence Memorial Hospital Tuesday morning began participating in a disaster exercise that based on treating several people who fell ill while attending a political rally near the Statehouse in Topeka.
- KU officials make pitch to regents for drug development, medical education building
- July 17, 2012
- Kansas University officials on Tuesday provided details about two major initiatives, but couldn’t say which was the school’s top priority when seeking funds from the Legislature and Gov. Sam Brownback.
- Town Talk: Dillons seeks permission to park cars in vacant lot for grand opening; pawn shop set to open along South Iowa Street; Busker Fest to return to downtown Lawrence in late August
- July 17, 2012
- News and notes from around Lawrence and Douglas County.
- Morning fire damages Tonganoxie home
- July 17, 2012
- Wally and Dorothy Deckard watched early Tuesday morning as firefighters battled a fire in their Tonganoxie home.
- Lab on KU’s West Campus re-opened after morning evacuation
- 08:12 a.m., July 17, 2012 Updated 01:39 p.m.
- Firefighters were called about 8 a.m. Tuesday to McCollum Laboratories on Kansas University’s West Campus following reports of smoke in the building.
- Statehouse Live: Kansas attorney general fights environmental lawsuit over ‘dead zone’ in Gulf of Mexico
- July 17, 2012
- Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said Monday he is seeking to intervene in opposition to a lawsuit filed by environmental groups over nutrient runoff causing a “dead zone” in the Gulf of Mexico.
- Diversion granted in theft case
- July 17, 2012
- A 36-year-old Tonganoxie man accused of stealing from a Lawrence couple over several years has reached a diversion agreement with prosecutors.
- Candidates talk about jobs, health care, schools and tax cuts
- July 17, 2012
- The three Democrats seeking to represent the 2nd U.S. House District on Monday agreed on most issues, saying that Congress has become beholden to wealthy special interests.
- Woman reports finding man in house early Sunday
- 12:07 a.m., July 17, 2012 Updated 12:04 p.m.
- A woman reported to Lawrence police early Sunday she awoke to finding a man inside her house in the 3500 block of West 10th Place.
- Kansas City man accused of stealing vehicle charged with felony theft
- July 17, 2012
- Douglas County prosecutors Monday charged James Edward Jackson, a 21-year-old Kansas City, Mo., man, with felony theft and not having a valid driver’s license after he was accused of stealing a vehicle from a party in the 2500 block of West 31st Street early Saturday.
- Second man charged with criminal use of explosives
- July 17, 2012
- Douglas County prosecutors have charged a second Lawrence man with criminal use of explosives after an incident last week at a Lawrence apartment.
- Six city track athletes all-league
- July 17, 2012
- Recognizing the high school athletes who achieved the most success during league, regional and state championships this spring, the Sunflower League’s coaches recently revealed the 2012 all-league track team.
- Mariners pound Sanchez, Royals
- July 17, 2012
- Casper Wells walked back to the dugout after belting a three-run homer in the first inning and a two-run triple in the second and was already hearing it from his Seattle teammates. The toughest two legs of the cycle were in the books. Piece of cake from here, right?
- 100 years ago: Asylum escapee frightens Lawrence residents
- July 17, 2012
- “On Monday night there was some commotion in North Lawrence for a while.”
- 25 years ago: Lawrence resident opposes home-daycare businesses
- July 17, 2012
- A local woman’s effort to eliminate home-based daycares was threatening the existence of such businesses in all RS-1 and RS-2 districts.
- Horoscope for July 17
- July 17, 2012
- For Tuesday, July 17, 2012: This year you would express your innate caring if you could move past a relationship or a person who can be very controlling. You might express your anger at times, but your best bet is simply not to engage. If you are single, you attract your share of admirers. If you are attached, try not to put the blame on the other person.
- Turning back the clock on rock ’n’ roll
- July 17, 2012
- “History Detectives” (8 p.m., PBS, check local listings) enters its 10th season with its 100th episode. That milestone makes a few of its starring sleuths feel a little like relics themselves.
- 40 years ago: Public warned about rabid animals in the wild
- July 17, 2012
- Dr. Wilcox reported that 112 cases of rabies in animals had been confirmed last year.
- Repeal hype
- July 17, 2012
- As a small business owner, I worry about the cost of insurance. Recently, much to my surprise, a letter arrived from my health insurance company with a refund for 2011. Why? The Affordable Care Act requires that the company (United Healthcare) refund me a percentage of my cost if it does not spend at least 80 percent of the premiums on health care services. (They spent 74.8 percent) Now, without the Affordable Care Act, I would stupidly pay the premiums and never receive this benefit.
- Religious justice
- July 17, 2012
- One of the freedoms protected by the First Amendment is the free practice of religion. Before Columbus, there were at least 700 indigenous nations in North America. People had places they considered sacred where they worshiped for the safety of their people and the bounty of agriculture.
- Helping village
- The same kind of village that helps ‘raise a child’ also can benefit residents in their later years.
- July 17, 2012
- During her husband’s presidency Hillary Clinton helped popularize the slogan “It takes a village to raise a child.”
- Romney emphasizes Michigan roots
- July 17, 2012 in print edition on A8
- Is Michigan about to flip for Mitt? Let’s stipulate that by the word flip we are not talking about heedless somersaults of ecstasy. This is not that kind of place, and Mitt Romney is not that kind of candidate.
- Iwig store hopes to help farm-fresh milk prevail despite dairy industry woes
- July 17, 2012
- Tim Iwig’s milk, butter and ice cream have attracted an almost cult-like following in Topeka, where he opened his first retail store two years ago. He’s hoping his new Lawrence store will catch on as well.
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