Also from January 1
Births
Blog entries
- Heard on the Hill: Clemson University hires KU professor to lead biology department
- First Bell: Why are graduations in the middle of the week?
- Statehouse Live: Senate, House dealing on tax and budget issues as wrap-up session continues
- Town Talk: Oklahoma City tornado sparks discussion of building code standards at Lawrence City Hall
- Town Talk: Lawrence hosts mayor of Greek sister city this week
- Eat Your Vegetables: Cooking away the CSA, week 6: Salad season
Obituaries
On the street
Photos
Photo galleries
Polls
Do you think incoming freshmen at Kansas University should all be required to take certain classes?
Poll results
| Response | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 70% | |
| No | 24% | |
| Not sure | 5% | |
| Total | 495 | |
Videos
Lead stories
12:00 a.m.
Roads around Lawrence grow slick as snow, freezing drizzle, fall Monday night- 12:57 p.m., December 30, 2012 Updated 3:25 p.m.
- The National Weather Service predicts 1 to 2 inches in the area throughout Monday, with snow tapering off around midnight. Staff Reports
6:00 a.m.
Education at the top of all Kansas agendas in 2013- January 1, 2013
- Weighty decisions lie ahead for local schools, legislature, State Board of Education and the courts. By Peter Hancock
12:00 p.m.
13 things to kick off 2013- December 30, 2012
- The arts and entertainment events and news you need to know going on the first few months of the year.
6:00 p.m.
Out with the old, in with the new: Now’s the time to de-clutter- December 31, 2012
- Out with the old, in with the new. The adage goes for more than just a calendar change. It applies to your stuff, too. All those Christmas decorations that need to be put away, old toys abandoned for new ones, tired clothes taking up space after-Christmas sales could fill — now’s the time to get rid of the ones you don’t want, and get the rest organized. By Sara Shepherd
All stories
- Evan Manning relishes his first KU trey
- January 1, 2013
- Evan Manning’s three-pointer with a minute remaining in Saturday’s 89-57 victory over American University was Kansas University’s 15th — one off a single-game school record. By Gary Bedore
- KU women’s basketball team learned from losses
- January 1, 2013
- Kansas University’s women’s basketball team hasn’t played since its nine-point loss at California (now ranked No. 7) on Dec. 21. The Jayhawks didn’t let that setback ruin their holidays. By Benton Smith
- Opinion: Go. Tonight. Really. Don’t miss chance to see Angel Goodrich
- January 1, 2013
- Decades from now, don’t be that voice with woulda-shoulda-coulda sadness lamenting, “I wish I had seen Angel Goodrich laser a no-look pass in Allen Fieldhouse.” By Tom Keegan
- Chiefs’ Hunt plans bigger role
- January 1, 2013
- Clark Hunt is regarded as an intensely private man, someone who prefers to operate behind the scenes and away from the spotlight that comes with owning an NFL franchise.
- How former Jayhawks fared in Jan. 1 NBA games
- January 1, 2013
- A look at how former Kansas University players fared in Tuesday’s NBA games.
- Roberts, Moran vote for bill avoiding fiscal cliff; Jenkins, Yoder, Pompeo, Huelskamp vote against it
- January 1, 2013
- Kansas’ all-Republican delegation split Tuesday on the bill that avoided sending the federal government over the so-called fiscal cliff. U.S. Sens. Pat Roberts and Jerry Moran voted for the bill, and all four U.S. representatives voted against it. Those are Lynn Jenkins of Topeka, whose district includes Lawrence; Kevin Yoder of Overland Park, Mike Pompeo of Wichita and Tim Huelskamp of Fowler. By Scott Rothschild.
- Congress sends Obama legislation to avoid ‘fiscal cliff’
- January 1, 2013
- Past its own New Year’s deadline, a weary Congress sent President Barack Obama legislation to avoid a national “fiscal cliff” of middle class tax increases and spending cuts late Tuesday night in the culmination of a struggle that strained America’s divided government to the limit.
- First Lawrence baby of 2013 a ‘Jayhawk’
- January 1, 2013
- While some were still out celebrating the New Year, Marjorie and Maurice Baker of Lawrence were celebrating a new addition. At 2:51 a.m. Tuesday, Marjorie gave birth to Alexis Baker, the first child of 2013 for the city. “It’s the first Jayhawk born this year so I like it,” husband Maurice Baker said. “No one will ever forget her birthday.” Marjorie was excited to have the first 2013 baby at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, but noted, “I really didn’t care as long as she was healthy.”By Adam Strunk
- KU football standouts Hawkinson, McDougald snag NFL combine invites
- January 1, 2013
- With their college careers now behind them, Kansas University football players Tanner Hawkinson and Bradley McDougald have turned their attention toward earning a spot on an NFL roster in 2013. Their goals received a boost this week when both were officially invited to February’s NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. By Matt Tait
- Parole violator being held on $100K bond after firing gun into occupied vehicle
- 10:55 a.m., January 1, 2013 Updated 01:27 p.m.
- A Kansas Department of Corrections parole violator is being held on a $100,000 bond after allegedly firing a weapon into an occupied vehicle early New Year’s Day.
- Most-viewed LJWorld.com videos of 2012
- January 1, 2013
- From accidents to flash mobs to the inspiring, here are the most viewed LJWorld.com videos of 2012. By Shaun Hittle
- Police respond to multiple incidents overnight, numerous arrests made
- 08:57 a.m., January 1, 2013 Updated 01:35 p.m.
- Fights, gunshots, and assaults highlighted a busy early New Year’s Day for emergency workers. By Shaun Hittle
- Opinion: Global news of note from 2012
- January 1, 2013 in print edition on A8
- Most media lists of the most important events of 2012 are led by headlines such as the re-election of President Barack Obama, the appointment of China’s new leader Xi Jinping, the revolt in Syria, the return to power of Mexico’s ruling PRI party and Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez’s battle with cancer.
- Tune In Tonight: ‘Sisterhood’ features church ladies with clout
- January 1, 2013
- When five women call themselves “the First Lady,” you’re bound to have drama — as well as intrigue and pecking orders. Welcome to “The Sisterhood” (8 p.m., TLC), a new docu-melodrama showcasing five women married to the most prominent religious pastors in Atlanta.
- 25 years ago: Speed limit raised on K-10
- January 1, 2013
- The new speed limit started about 1.3 miles east of the city limits and continued to Kansas City, Kansas.
- 40 years ago: 1972’s improvement projects included Mass Street, Clinton Lake, new library
- January 1, 2013
- Construction had also begun on U.S. Highway 59 south of Lawrence, where a new four-lane segment was being built.
- Horoscopes for Jan. 1
- January 1, 2013
- For Tuesday, Jan. 1: This year you have a tendency to reminisce about days past. Often when you are like this, you come up with novel ideas. If you are single, you could meet someone quite exotic and different. If you are attached, the two of you finally might take that long-awaited and often-talked-about trip.
- Education at the top of all Kansas agendas in 2013
- January 1, 2013
- Weighty decisions lie ahead for local schools, legislature, State Board of Education and the courts. By Peter Hancock
- Letter: Rights threat
- January 1, 2013 in print edition on A8
- In another example of why bipartisanship is a bad idea, the 2013 version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is soon to be approved by Congress and affirmed by the White House. This legislation continues to grant military authorities the power to detain anyone (including citizens) labeled a “terrorist.” It is the most dangerous form of ignorance to think that acts such as these are intended to protect.
- 100 years ago: 1912 was ‘Year of Progress’ for Lawrence
- January 1, 2013
- “Today it is a better town than it was last year.”
- Editorial: New year hopes
- Last year didn’t end on a high note, but we hope 2013 will be a peaceful and productive year for the world, the nation, Kansas — and you.
- January 1, 2013
- Holiday celebrations across our land may have been a bit subdued this year, as families joyfully recognized their own good fortune while acknowledging that a vicious murder of 20 young children has settled disturbingly in our collective consciousness.
- Letter: Attitude shift
- January 1, 2013 in print edition on A8
- Three reasons are used for individual possession of guns. First, national defense — not a 21st century role for individuals. Second, sport — hunting as recreation or hobby, maybe some food. Third, self defense — protection of self, but not a guarantee.
- Letter: Focus on safety
- January 1, 2013 in print edition on A8
- Thanks to David Reber for illustrating the parallels between misuse of guns and abuse of alcohol in this country (Public Forum, Dec. 22). He performs a service by pointing out another one of our blind spots. But having shown us the parallels, Reber lapses into histrionics, which serve no purpose but distraction. To quote Mr. Reber: “Tell the parents of 5,000 booze-killed kids how your selfish need for convenient drinking trumps their kids’ lives. Then wipe the blood off your bottles and shut up about my guns.”
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- City accepts recreation center bids, but won' t proceed with building until Fritzel provides infrastructure costs May 21, 2013 · 26 comments
- City commissioner wants state to revoke nightclub's liquor license May 21, 2013 · 66 comments
- City commissioner wants review of city's storm shelter policies in wake of Oklahoma tornado May 22, 2013 · 5 comments
- Will of the people May 21, 2013 · 15 comments
- Planning Commission recommends approval of Menards store for south Lawrence May 20, 2013 · 71 comments
- Opinion: Amid crisis, Europe resists extremism May 21, 2013 · 64 comments
- Blog: FreedomWorks urges Legislature to reject Common Core reading and math standards May 21, 2013 · 27 comments
- Sound Off: Covered signs May 21, 2013 · 8 comments
- Blog: Oklahoma City tornado sparks discussion of building code standards at Lawrence City Hall May 22, 2013 · 7 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
