Also from September 23
Obituaries
- William A. Hensley IV, Lawrence
- Zachary Aaron Hayes Pierce, McLouth
- Stanley Krysztof, Baldwin
- Mary Helen (Mohler) Commons Copp
- Donald G. Bushell Jr., Port Townsend, Wa.
- Jerome Valentine Benoit , Hill City
- Daniel Lee Young, Eudora
- Howard Martin Rosenfeld, Lawrence
- Victor H. Allen, Eudora
- Virginia Lee Hutton, Lenexa
- Virginia Mae Longacre, Falls City, NE
- Albert Pippert, Jr.
Photos
Photo galleries
Lead stories
1:53 a.m.
Haskell president: NAIA probation traced to academic fraud involving two students- September 21, 2012
- Haskell Indian Nations University President Chris Redman provided more specifics this week about academic violations that placed all of the school’s athletics programs on probation through 2014.
6:00 a.m.
Keegan: Dayne Crist’s miss costly- September 22, 2012
- Another week, another loss, another day Kansas University senior quarterback Dayne Crist found himself answering questions about his role from the wrong end of the game’s pivotal fourth-quarter play.
- Photo gallery: KU football v. NIU
10:00 a.m.
Baldwin City resident hired to make new drum for Chiefs- September 23, 2012
- Fillmore’s new drum is planned to help revive an old Chiefs tradition at 79,000-plus capacity Arrowhead Stadium.
2:00 p.m.
U.S. Census gives annual snapshot of Lawrence- September 23, 2012
- The U.S. Census Bureau late last week released a new set of 2011 data for cities across the country. The data provide the most recent estimates for everything from income levels to housing vacancy rates to demographic trends.
6:00 p.m.
Writing’s in his bones: Woodrell’s books rooted in rural life- September 23, 2012
- Daniel Woodrell’s approach to fiction, he says, is to “think of life as a big river and throw your bucket in.” It’s a statement that suits him — connected to place, realistic, rustic. But possibly a little dangerous, and certainly ever-changing.
All stories
- Indians thump Royals, 15-4
- September 23, 2012
- While Cleveland Indians slugger Carlos Santana is finishing strong, the Kansas City Royals will again be watching the playoffs.
- Jayhawks get dose of ‘reality’
- Charlie Weis has whole team watch fourth-quarter collapse together
- September 23, 2012
- Every Sunday, win or lose, Kansas University’s football team gets together to watch film and break down what went right and what went wrong the day before. This Sunday, the review session took on a little different form.
- Bill Self fired up for dreaded Boot Camp
- September 23, 2012
- Bill Self views his 10th Kansas University basketball Boot Camp as one of the most important in his decade at KU.
- Alive and kicking: Succop’s six (!) field goals lift K.C.
- September 23, 2012
- Ryan Succop finished all the drives the Kansas City Chiefs’ offense couldn’t in their improbable comeback against the Saints.
- Kansas football won’t be fixed quickly
- September 23, 2012
- Executing a pair of key completions that didn’t happen and the Kansas University football team could boast a 3-1 record, instead of 1-3. Not only that, the reality of the challenge that faces Charlie Weis could have been delayed, shoved for the moment into the shadow cast by a winning record.
- CritiTech sees big things ahead
- New leadership, global ventures are gaining attention
- September 23, 2012
- CritiTech — the west Lawrence-based pharmaceutical firm — has added three new senior level management positions to its staff as its first international venture is set to begin operations this week.
- KU business school positions itself to maintain strong MBA program
- September 23, 2012
- Kansas University’s School of Business is forging ahead with an overhaul of its two-year full-time MBA program as competition grows fiercer for the best students.
- Hate may be veiled but it’s still there
- September 23, 2012 in print edition on A9
- This is for Vanessa in South Florida. She emailed me a few days ago after spotting a bumper sticker that read: 2012 Don’t Re-Nig. “Honestly,” she wrote, “I don’t know how to process my outrage, so I’m handing it off to you. I know that President Obama’s race has always been an issue to many people, and perhaps I live a relatively sheltered life in Democratic-leaning Broward County, but I’m still stunned by the sentiment. I’m even more stunned, naive though that may be, by the fact that some people believe it’s appropriate to flaunt that sentiment — and that it’s not a source of shame.”
- Dogtoberfest set for Oct. 7 in South Park
- September 23, 2012
- Lawrence dogs will get their day at Dogtoberfest on Oct. 7 at South Park, 1141 Mass. Anyone can bring their dogs to the event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and benefits the Lawrence Humane Society and Lawrence Community Shelter, will feature vendors, seminars, the KC Disc Dog Demonstration and activities for both kids and canines. Proceeds from the event will help animals at the humane society, as well as help fund a back-to-work program for homeless people.
- Wheel Genius: Road work planned this week
- September 23, 2012
- Traffic heading in both directions on the 23rd Street bridge near Haskell Avenue will be redirected as crews work to rebuild the bridge. Two lanes are now available in each direction but speed limits are reduced on the detours Completion: November 2012.
- Meet the artists in residence
- Ceramist, printmaker to work, teach during year in Lawrence
- September 23, 2012
- Over the next year, a Polish ceramist and a Minnesota printmaker will live, work and share their crafts in Lawrence.
- Fall theater: New takes on familiar ideas
- September 23, 2012
- If you’re looking for something different in the way of entertainment this fall, you shouldn’t have any trouble finding it at area theaters.
- Fall Arts Guide 2012
- September 23, 2012
- As the temperatures drop, there’s no reason to stay bundled up indoors this fall.
- Writing’s in his bones: Woodrell’s books rooted in rural life
- September 23, 2012
- Daniel Woodrell’s approach to fiction, he says, is to “think of life as a big river and throw your bucket in.” It’s a statement that suits him — connected to place, realistic, rustic. But possibly a little dangerous, and certainly ever-changing.
- U.S. Census gives annual snapshot of Lawrence
- September 23, 2012
- The U.S. Census Bureau late last week released a new set of 2011 data for cities across the country. The data provide the most recent estimates for everything from income levels to housing vacancy rates to demographic trends.
- Baldwin City resident hired to make new drum for Chiefs
- September 23, 2012
- Fillmore’s new drum is planned to help revive an old Chiefs tradition at 79,000-plus capacity Arrowhead Stadium.
- FSHS gymnastics first, LHS second at Free State Invitational
- September 23, 2012
- Free State’s Jackie Zaitz finished first in all-around, vault, uneven parallel bars, balance beam and floor exercise, and the Firebirds won the Free State Invitational girls gymnastics meet Saturday at FSHS.
- City runners compete at the Rim Rock Farm Classic
- September 23, 2012
- Lawrence High’s Grace Morgan and Claire Sanner, Free State’s Trail Spears and Bishop Seabury’s Kate Albrecht ran to top-30 finishes in their various divisions during the Rim Rock Farm Classic on Saturday.
- Kansas tennis players advance at KU Invitational
- September 23, 2012
- Kansas University freshman Maria Jose Cardona remained undefeated in singles play after the second day of the KU Invitational, Saturday at the Jayhawk Tennis Center.
- Kansas volleyball sweeps Texas Tech in Big 12 opener
- September 23, 2012
- Kansas University’s volleyball team opened its Big 12 Conference season with a sweep of Texas Tech, 25-16, 25-16, 25-15, on the road Saturday at United Spirit Arena.
- Royals clip Cleveland
- September 23, 2012
- Billy Butler is wrapping up a career year, and Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost thinks the slugger is capable of more.
- 25 years ago: Selective admissions under consideration for KU
- September 23, 2012
- KU faculty, staff, and students would also be able to make suggestions on the proposal.
- Seabury volleyball 2-1 at Wetmore quad
- September 23, 2012
- Bishop Seabury Academy’s volleyball team finished 2-1 at the Wetmore quadrangular on Saturday.
- Free State volleyball wins Seaman title
- September 23, 2012
- The Free State High volleyball team lost just one game Saturday on its way to winning the Topeka Seaman Invitational.
- 40 years ago: City reports on most dangerous intersections
- September 23, 2012
- Ninth and Iowa held the dubious honor of being the number one scene of Lawrence collisions.
- Horoscopes for Sept. 23
- September 23, 2012
- For Sunday, Sept. 23: This year you experience a lot of ups and downs. If you can remain flexible, you will start to enjoy the ever-changing daily life you experience. If you are single, you might not view a relationship as being long-term until it has lasted for at least a year. If you are attached, the two of you perpetually renegotiate your needs, as your desires always are changing.
- Say hello to our new Sunday Lawrence.com section
- September 23, 2012
- Several months ago, we decided it was time to bring to you, the reader, an exciting new section of the Journal-World that delivers more news about Lawrence’s vibrant arts and entertainment scene.
- Editorial: Parking plan
- September 23, 2012
- The city’s plan to use a benefit district to fund additional parking near the renovated Lawrence Public Library raises some fairness questions.
- Mo. Valley defeats Baker football, 31-17
- September 23, 2012
- Ninth-ranked Baker University mounted a 14-point comeback in the fourth quarter, but couldn’t overcome its early struggles in a 31-17 football loss to No. 5 Missouri Valley on Saturday at Liston Stadium.
- Czapinski first for FSHS tennis at Emporia
- September 23, 2012
- Junior Alexis Czapinski went 3-0 in singles play and finished first as the Free State tennis team placed second on Saturday at the Emporia Invitational.
- HBO show is kind liked by Emmys
- September 23, 2012
- “Treme” (9 p.m. Sunday, HBO) returns for a third season of overlapping personal tales of New Orleans residents and exiles, folks still reeling from Hurricane Katrina and still deeply defined by their affections for their flawed, wounded city.
- It’s already must-win time for Chiefs, Saints today
- September 23, 2012
- It’s only Week 3, and desperation time is already at hand for the Kansas City Chiefs and the New Orleans Saints.
- Support for Syrian rebels can’t wait
- September 23, 2012 in print edition on A9
- The talk in Washington is that last week’s Mideast violence will cement President Obama’s reluctance to intervene militarily in Syria.
- 100 years ago: Lawrence merchants argue over fire safety issues
- September 23, 2012
- “After the supper and regular routine work the question of fire protection came up and all sociability disappeared.”
Marketplace
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- Police department's case for a new facility not likely to show on next year's budget, officials say May 25, 2013 · 4 comments
- Club Magic manager says he's trying to turn around a new business at an old, and troubled, location May 25, 2013 · 6 comments
- Simons' Saturday Column: KU’s legislative lobbying effort lacks clout, continuity May 25, 2013 · 4 comments
- Opinion: Discrimination more than just poor service May 25, 2013 · 4 comments
- 59 minors, several local businesses, cited for alcohol violations in state regulator's patrols in May May 23, 2013 · 33 comments
- Opinion: Why gay role models matter May 23, 2013 · 45 comments
- Blog: Two new senior housing projects getting under way in Lawrence May 24, 2013 · 3 comments
- Senate Republicans approve sales tax increase, cuts in income tax rates, lower food sales tax May 23, 2013 · 60 comments
- Former area Boy Scouts react to decision allowing gay scouts May 24, 2013 · 18 comments
- Blog: Brownback signs 'Celebrate Freedom Week' bill May 23, 2013 · 15 comments
- Bill Self: Security tricky subject May 25, 2013
- Doctor finds 'A Healthier Wei' to treat kids May 14, 2013
- Thread of pain ran through Jackson’s career June 28, 2009
- Club Magic manager says he's trying to turn around a new business at an old, and troubled, location May 25, 2013
- Goodrich makes opening-day roster May 25, 2013
- Wool ballcaps go out with a whimper as baseball flips its lid April 15, 2007
- Wildflower Walk set for Saturday May 24, 2013
- Simons' Saturday Column: KU’s legislative lobbying effort lacks clout, continuity May 25, 2013
- Former Lawrence resident Sri Srinivasan confirmed for prestigious D.C. Court of Appeals May 23, 2013
- Wichita might fine residents over use of water May 24, 2013
