Also from November 16
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Blog entries
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Polls
Will you miss Milton's?
Poll results
| Response | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Yes, I loved the food | 47% | |
| No, it was too crowded | 37% | |
| I don’t know | 15% | |
| Total | 800 | |
Do you think alcohol should be served at KU football games?
Poll results
| Response | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 51% | |
| No | 44% | |
| Unsure | 3% | |
| Total | 573 | |
Lead stories
12:00 a.m.
Chattanooga chew-chew: Bill Self’s halftime words spur KU to 69-55 win- November 15, 2012
- Kansas coach Bill Self had a lot to say to his shell-shocked players at halftime of the Jayhawks’ 69-55 victory over Chattanooga on Thursday in Allen Fieldhouse. First, he asked if they were awake. By Gary Bedore • Box score • KU coach Bill Self postgame audio • Elijah Johnson, Ben McLemore, Jeff Withey postgame audio • McLemore tops KUsports.com ratings
- Photo gallery: KU basketball v. Chattanooga
6:00 a.m.
Brownback says little chance of funding increase to higher ed- November 15, 2012
- With state revenue shortfalls looming, Gov. Sam Brownback on Thursday said there was little chance of an overall spending increase for higher education. But in a talk with the Kansas Board of Regents, Brownback said the possibility existed to provide additional dollars for specific projects at the schools. By Scott Rothschild
10:00 a.m.
Near a state title, Free State coach has past and present on his mind- November 15, 2012
- When the Free State Firebirds kick off against Shawnee Mission West in a state football semifinal game at 7 tonight in Shawnee Mission South District Stadium, Bob Lisher’s eyes will be focused on the field. Looking into the stands could put the longtime Free State coach in jeopardy of getting distracted by all the memories the faces in the crowd might trigger. By Tom Keegan
2:00 p.m.
Twinkie manufacturer Hostess moves to liquidate after crippling strike - 9:09 a.m., November 16, 2012 Updated 11:29 a.m.
- Hostess Brands Inc. says it’s going out of business after striking workers across the country crippled its ability to make its Twinkies, Ding Dongs and other snacks, the Associated Press reports. The company will close plants in Lenexa and Emporia.
6:00 p.m.
Semifinal foes FSHS, SM West go way back- November 16, 2012
- The last time Free State High faced Shawnee Mission West in the Class 6A state football playoffs, junior linebackers Stan Skwarlo and Keith Loneker were ball boys for the Firebirds. By Benton Smith
6:52 p.m.
FINAL: Shawnee Mission West defeats Free State, 48-21, in 6A semifinals- 6:37 p.m., November 16, 2012 Updated 10:21 p.m.
- Very little went right for Free State following a first-possession touchdown, as the Shawnee Mission West Vikings dominated the Firebirds, 48-21, in the 6A state semifinals on Friday night at Shawnee Mission South District Stadium. By Jesse Newell
- Photo gallery: Free State v. Shawnee Mission West
All stories
- Judge: No bond for Kansas doctor in abortion case
- November 16, 2012
- A Kansas doctor won’t have to post a bond while appealing the revocation of her medical license over referrals of young patients to the late Dr. George Tiller for late-term abortions, a judge ruled Friday.
- Guards Selden, Mason sign letters of intent to play basketball at KU
- 07:03 p.m., November 16, 2012 Updated 12:49 a.m.
- Wayne Selden, a powerful combo guard from Massachusetts, and Frank Mason, a conventional point guard from Virginia, on Friday signed letters of intent to play basketball at Kansas University, coach Bill Self announced Friday night.
- FINAL: Shawnee Mission West defeats Free State, 48-21, in 6A semifinals
- 06:37 p.m., November 16, 2012 Updated 10:21 p.m.
- Very little went right for Free State following a first-possession touchdown, as the Shawnee Mission West Vikings dominated the Firebirds, 48-21, in the 6A state semifinals on Friday night at Shawnee Mission South District Stadium. By Jesse Newell
- Blue-chip high school forward Tyler Roberson picks Syracuse over Kansas, Villanova
- Jersey native announces on ESPNU’s Signing Day show
- November 16, 2012
- Tyler Roberson will play college basketball at Syracuse.
- Agenda for Nov. 20 Lawrence City Commission meeting
- November 16, 2012
- Agenda for the Lawrence City Commission meeting at 6:35 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20 at Lawrence City Hall.
- Child poverty rate inching up in Douglas County
- November 16, 2012
- The latest “Kids Count” report shows more area children living in poverty, but overall rates are still below statewide averages for Kansas. By Peter Hancock
- Woman attacked and robbed on walking trail
- November 16, 2012
- A 24-year-old woman was assaulted and robbed while walking on the Naismith Park walking trail at about 12:30 p.m. Friday, according to Lawrence Police Sgt. Trent McKinley. By Shaun Hittle
- Three teens enter pleas after series of Lawrence home burglaries this summer
- November 16, 2012
- Three Lawrence teenagers pleaded no contest Friday to a variety of charges related to several home burglaries in Lawrence this summer. Two of the men will most likely be sent to prison, while another could be given probation as part of plea agreements with prosecutors. By Shaun Hittle
- Psychologist cautions against drawing conclusions in arson cases
- November 16, 2012
- Public safety officials have released few details and no updates on a recent string of suspected arsons in a south-central Lawrence neighborhood since Oct. 19. But based on some of the basic facts of the recent cases, it’s tempting to draw some conclusions about the suspected arsonist. By Shaun Hittle
- Eisenhower Memorial approval delayed into 2013
- November 16, 2012
- Plans to build a national memorial honoring President Dwight D. Eisenhower will be delayed into next year as the World War II general’s family continues to object to a design by architect Frank Gehry.
- Court staffer suspended over Kline tweets
- November 16, 2012
- A research attorney for a Kansas Court of Appeals judge has been temporarily suspended from her job pending an investigation about tweets she posted during a court hearing in former Attorney General Phill Kline’s ethics case.
- Write-in candidate wins hotly contested Lecompton Township race
- November 16, 2012
- Keith Noe ran as a write-in candidate for Lecompton Township Treasurer, beating out the Republican and Democratic candidates. By Peter Hancock
- Four KU faculty members named Chancellors Club Teaching Professors
- November 16, 2012
- Four faculty members at Kansas University have been selected as new Chancellors Club Teaching Professors, KU Endowment announced Friday.
- 20-year-old Lawrence man receives probation in robbery case
- November 16, 2012
- A 20-year-old Lawrence man was sentenced Friday to a three-year probation term in connection with an Aug. 29 attempted robbery at The Reserve apartment complex, 2511 W. 31st St. Garrett Paulson in September pleaded guilty to one count each of attempted aggravated robbery and criminal threat in the case. By Shaun Hittle
- Second KU engineering dean candidate visiting campus next week
- November 16, 2012
- The second candidate announced for the vacant dean position at the Kansas University School of Engineering, currently the head of the civil and environmental engineering department at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, will visit the KU campus next week.
- KUsports.com staff’s Week 12 college football picks
- November 16, 2012
- The following are the Journal-World staffers’ picks for Week 12 of the college football season.
- Town Talk: SurePoint Medical signs deal to add 80 new jobs over next three years; city to challenge 2010 Census population count; land transfers including an update on $7M apartment project
- November 16, 2012
- News and notes from around Lawrence and Douglas County.
- Land transfers for the weeks ending Nov. 5 and Nov. 12, 2012
- November 16, 2012
- Land transfers as recorded by the Douglas County Register of Deeds for the weeks ending Nov 5 and 12, 2012.
- Twinkie manufacturer Hostess moves to liquidate after crippling strike
- Company will close plants in Lenexa and Emporia
- 09:09 a.m., November 16, 2012 Updated 11:29 a.m.
- Hostess Brands Inc. says it’s going out of business after striking workers across the country crippled its ability to make its Twinkies, Ding Dongs and other snacks, the Associated Press reports. The company will close plants in Lenexa and Emporia.
- KU ranks low in statewide faculty governance survey
- November 16, 2012
- Kansas University ranked near the bottom of a statewide survey of faculty at Kansas Board of Regents universities, released Friday, that evaluated governance practices at each institution. Some respondents raised concerns about the treatment of gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered faculty. By Matt Erickson.
- Mah fails in final count
- November 16, 2012
- After Shawnee County finished counting provisional votes late Thursday night, Republican Ken Corbet was declared the winner of the 54th District House seat, ousting incumbent Ann Mah by a total of 21 votes. By Associated Press
- Holiday Bazaar slated for Sunday
- November 16, 2012
- The Holiday Bazaar is coming up Sunday, and local craftmakers are working full blast to cater to the 4,500 to 5,000 people expected to attend the 36th annual event. This year’s bazaar will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St. By Adam Strunk
- Semifinal foes FSHS, SM West go way back
- November 16, 2012
- The last time Free State High faced Shawnee Mission West in the Class 6A state football playoffs, junior linebackers Stan Skwarlo and Keith Loneker were ball boys for the Firebirds. By Benton Smith
- Lion Heather Cistola signs
- November 16, 2012
- Lawrence High senior Heather Cistola signed a national letter of intent Thursday.
- KU women’s golf inks top-50 player
- November 16, 2012
- Kansas University’s women’s golf team has added a top-50 player.
- Three golfers sign with Kansas men
- November 16, 2012
- Kansas University’s men’s golf team landed the top-ranked golfer in Kansas as part of a three-man recruiting class announced Thursday.
- KU women’s duo makes watch list
- November 16, 2012
- Kansas University seniors Carolyn Davis and Angel Goodrich completed the sweep for the three major NCAA women’s basketball player-of-the-year-award watch lists.
- Charlie Weis: I’m paying
- KU coach will foot bill for any student who wants to attend Saturday’s home finale
- 12:04 a.m., November 16, 2012 Updated 12:24 p.m.
- Kansas University announced Thursday night that Weis would pay for any KU students without tickets who are interested in attending Saturday’s 6 p.m. Senior Night game. By Matt Tait
- Notebook: Shooting performance reminds Bill Self of Oral Roberts
- 12:03 a.m., November 16, 2012 Updated 01:15 a.m.
- Chattanooga’s Farad Cobb, who sank six three-pointers in seven tries the first half, tried to single-handedly beat Kansas University’s basketball team on Thursday night in Allen Fieldhouse.
- Joe Dineen can do it all
- Firebird shows versatility at FS, RB
- November 16, 2012
- Every once in a while — if a football coach is lucky — he finds a player on his roster so fast, so strong, so versatile that he honestly thinks the athlete could be plugged in at any position and find a way to thrive. For Free State High coach Bob Lisher, that player is Joe Dineen. By Benton Smith
- Heard on the Hill: Gingrich stops at Natural History Museum for tour; Daily Kansan names spring editor; two benefit events happening this weekend
- November 16, 2012
- Your daily dose of news, notes and links from around Kansas University.
- First Bell: Appeals court upholds ban on teacher-student relations; Debate about cut scores; Science education in Lawrence
- November 16, 2012
- Additional news from this month’s Kansas State Board of Education meeting.
- 25 years ago: Debate arises over new apartment complex plans
- November 16, 2012
- The plans were drawing complaints from a neighbor of the site.
- 40 years ago: Early snow increases local harvest problems
- November 16, 2012
- Local farmers just couldn’t catch a break this fall.
- How former Jayhawks fared in Nov. 15 NBA games
- November 16, 2012
- A look at how former Kansas University players fared in Thursday’s NBA games.
- Letter: Patrol problem
- November 16, 2012
- As the daughter of a former county sheriff, I understand that a police force cannot watch every area of the city. But, as a longtime resident of Lawrence, I am appalled by the number of drivers who ignore speed-limit signs in residential neighborhoods and how often these areas are not patrolled.
- Letter: Try xylitol
- November 16, 2012
- In connection with the Nov. 12 Associated Press report in the Lawrence Journal-World concerning the Nov. 6 vote in Wichita against adding fluoride to the municipal water supply, the successful cavity prevention program in the low-income Stanley Elementary School in Wichita is worth noting. Sponsored by Philip Allen, MD, and his late wife, June Allen, RN, the classroom demonstration was conducted with parental consent by now-retired teacher Dorothy Gray using xylitol mints and chewing gum.
- Talib preparing for Patriots debut
- November 16, 2012
- Aqib Talib wants to leave his past troubles behind. The New England Patriots hope he can do the same for their secondary.
- Horoscopes for Nov. 16
- November 16, 2012
- For Friday, Nov. 16: This year you transform part of your life and make it more to your liking. It will be a slow but worthwhile process that will affect other areas of your life as well. If you are single, your sensuality speaks even if you decide to downplay it. If you are attached, the two of you might want to invest in a special acquisition together.
- Editorial: Rental oversight
- Monitoring the health and safety of rental housing is especially important in a community like Lawrence.
- November 16, 2012
- As is true of about any group of people, some landlords are more conscientious than others. That’s why governments need to play a role in ensuring that rental property meets certain standards related to health and safety.
- 100 years ago: Lawrence suffragettes to celebrate Kansas win
- November 16, 2012
- “The last week before the election saw them in the field almost constantly.”
- Tune In Tonight: Kids walk on wild side
- November 16, 2012
- “Were you raised by wolves?” I’m often tempted to ask that of badly behaving human beings. Donald Trump’s election night tweets come to mind.
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