Also from February 15
Births
- Ashley Frost and Ryan Keim, Eudora, a girl.
- Graciela Medina, Lawrence, a girl.
- Nichole McGee and Brett Dye, Lawrence, a girl.
- Ben and Laura Elder, McLouth, a girl.
- Harold Brandt and Lena Filby, Lawrence, a boy.
- Eugenia Policarpo and Javier Bolivar, Lawrence, a girl.
- Natalie Nelson and James Smith, Lawrence, a boy.
- Ryan and Kiley Phelps, Lawrence, a girl.
- Ashley Frost and Ryan Keim, Eudora, a girl.
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Obituaries
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Bennett, LHS boys quiet competition, win Sunflower League bowling titles- February 14, 2013
- A competitive environment helped Austin Bennett and the Lawrence High boys step up their games and win the Lions’ first Sunflower League bowling championship on Thursday at Royal Crest Lanes. By Benton Smith
- Photo gallery: 2013 Sunflower League bowling
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Former Lawrence police officer turns DUI accident into life mission- February 14, 2013
- At age 25, everything was going as planned for Lawrence police officer Christopher Mann. But an injury caused by a drunken driver changed all that in 2002. More than a decade later, Mann is working as an advocate to cut drunken driving accidents in Kansas. By Shaun Hittle
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Officials report assets- May 16, 2003
- President Bush reported Thursday that his family had assets between $8.8 million and $21.9 million at the end of last year.
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More twists with recreation center project: KU Endowment now requiring city to pay for land
- February 15, 2013
- Think of it like a buzzer beater, or more accurately, like three of them. The buzzer is about to sound on this more than year-long debate on whether the city should move ahead with a $25 million recreation center in northwest Lawrence. By Chad Lawhorn
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Kansas Supreme Court orders disbarment of Lawrence attorney for ‘squandering’ $2.6 million- February 15, 2013
- The Kansas Supreme Court on Friday ordered the disbarment of Lawrence attorney Douglas Lee Baker based on numerous misrepresentations of $2.6 million in securities he sold in gold mining companies. By Scott Rothschild
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KU Endowment asking city to pay $780,000 for 26-acre recreation center site
- February 15, 2013
- Officials with the city and Kansas University Endowment Association have clarified that the city won’t be receiving a donation of 26 acres from Endowment to build a recreation center near Sixth Street and the South Lawrence Trafficway.By Chad Lawhorn
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- Self’s Assists Foundation clarifies it still plans to make donation to recreation center
- February 15, 2013
- It appears Friday was a million-dollar day for officials at Lawrence City Hall.
- KU Endowment asking city to pay $780,000 for 26-acre recreation center site
- February 15, 2013
- Officials with the city and Kansas University Endowment Association have clarified that the city won’t be receiving a donation of 26 acres from Endowment to build a recreation center near Sixth Street and the South Lawrence Trafficway.By Chad Lawhorn
- Construction on Iowa Street to begin Monday
- February 15, 2013
- Major portions of Iowa Street will be reduced to one lane in each direction on Monday, the first sign of months worth of work that will take place on the city’s main north-south thoroughfare.
- Telecommunications deregulation bill gains first-round approval in Kansas House
- February 15, 2013
- A bill that supporters said Friday would continue the deregulation of telecommunication companies in Kansas sailed through initial passage in the House with bi-partisan support. By Scott Rothschild
- Kansas Supreme Court orders disbarment of Lawrence attorney for ‘squandering’ $2.6 million
- February 15, 2013
- The Kansas Supreme Court on Friday ordered the disbarment of Lawrence attorney Douglas Lee Baker based on numerous misrepresentations of $2.6 million in securities he sold in gold mining companies. By Scott Rothschild
- Lacking power, Kansas baseball emphasizing speed, singles
- February 15, 2013
- Changes in NCAA regulations have Kansas University baseball coach Ritch Price shifting to small ball for the 2013 Jayhawks, who will have a lineup filled with speed and singles-hitters. By Jesse Newell
- Model train club has show Saturday
- February 15, 2013
- The Lawrence Model Railroad Club will put on its annual model railroad show and swap meet on Saturday.
- Horoscopes for Feb. 15
- February 15, 2013
- For Friday, Feb. 15: This year your imagination and creativity flourish. Be careful not to overthink a possible financial bonus or change. If you are single, you could find that you become unusually possessive of someone you are dating. If you are attached, you might consider keeping separate checking accounts.
- Tune In Tonight: Showtime soars with the Eagles
- February 15, 2013
- Love them or hate them, the Eagles remain one of the most popular and influential bands of the past half-century. Over two nights, Showtime will broadcast “History of the Eagles” (7 p.m., concludes 7 p.m. Saturday), produced by Alex Gibney (“Taxi to the Dark Side”).
- Opinion: Restraint was Coolidge’s greatest asset
- February 15, 2013 in print edition on A8
- Before Ronald Reagan traveled the 16 blocks to the White House after his first inaugural address, the White House curator had, at the new president’s instruction, hung in the Cabinet room a portrait of Calvin Coolidge. The Great Communicator knew that “Silent Cal” could use words powerfully — 15 of them made him a national figure — because he was economical in their use, as in all things.
- Opinion: Rubio misses chance to move to middle
- February 15, 2013 in print edition on A8
- Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, the Republicans’ big Hispanic hope for 2016, is a smart politician who might still make it to his party’s presidential ticket, but he blew it big time during his nationally broadcast State of the Union rebuttal speech on Tuesday.
- 100 years ago: Man sues water company for impure product
- February 15, 2013
- “The case is considered as one of the most important to come before the court at its present session.”
- 40 years ago: KU group files charges against student senate
- February 15, 2013
- The senate treasurer had been informed just minutes before the session that the charges had been filed.
- 25 years ago: Topeka men arrested after pawn shop break-in
- February 15, 2013
- The incident had taken place at Lawrence Pawn and Shooters Supply, 718 New Hampshire.
- Editorial: Growing ‘cost’
- President Obama’s State of the Union address was mostly more of the same call for more government involvement in Americans’ lives.
- February 15, 2013
- Knowledgeable political observers suggested President Obama’s State of the Union address probably would be the most important speech of his next four years in the White House.
- Mario Chalmers reflects as KU jersey retirement nears
- February 15, 2013
- Former Kansas University guard Mario Chalmers of the Miami Heat, who will have his jersey retired during halftime of the KU-Texas game on Saturday, says he’ll never forget his time in Lawrence. By Gary Bedore
- Kaw Valley Soccer becomes Sporting Kansas City affiliate
- February 15, 2013
- Lawrence-based Kaw Valley Soccer Association and Topeka’s Prodigy Youth Soccer Club will merge today to form Sporting Kaw Valley, a Sporting Kansas City Juniors Academy affiliate club.
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- City commissioner wants review of city's storm shelter policies in wake of Oklahoma tornado May 22, 2013 · 4 comments
- City commissioner wants state to revoke nightclub's liquor license May 21, 2013 · 66 comments
- Opinion: Amid crisis, Europe resists extremism May 21, 2013 · 64 comments
- Hillcrest teacher honored with annual 'Bobs' Award' May 22, 2013 · 2 comments
- Blog: Oklahoma City tornado sparks discussion of building code standards at Lawrence City Hall May 22, 2013 · 7 comments
- Budget cuts force Head Start to close Edgewood Homes facility May 21, 2013 · 7 comments
- Planning Commission recommends approval of Menards store for south Lawrence May 20, 2013 · 71 comments
- City accepts recreation center bids, but won' t proceed with building until Fritzel provides infrastructure costs May 21, 2013 · 25 comments
- House Republican leaders propose 1.5 percent cut to higher education for each of next two fiscal years May 21, 2013 · 24 comments
- Tarik Black strong, physical May 22, 2013
- City accepts recreation center bids, but won' t proceed with building until Fritzel provides infrastructure costs May 21, 2013
- Opinion: Scandals undermine trust in Obama May 19, 2013
- Opinion: Wayne Selden sizes up recruits May 21, 2013
- Editorial: Judicial joust May 22, 2013
- House Republican leaders propose 1.5 percent cut to higher education for each of next two fiscal years May 21, 2013
- Fix-It Chick: Gutter repair May 20, 2013
- KU makes sudden change in Statehouse presence May 20, 2013
- Budget cuts force Head Start to close Edgewood Homes facility May 21, 2013
- LHS student earns perfect ACT score May 21, 2013
