Lead stories
12:13 a.m.
Open access to research, long a focus at KU, now grabbing national headlines- March 10, 2013
- The suicide of a “hacktivist,” a new order from the White House and legislation introduced in Congress have all drawn attention this year to an issue supporters refer to in short as “Open Access.” It has to do with allowing scholars, and the general public, access to academic research that’s been funded by federal dollars. And it’s been a focus at Kansas University for years. By Matt Erickson
6:00 a.m.
Lawrence district testing ‘blended classroom’ model to provide more flexibility, learning opportunities- March 11, 2013
- Lawrence schools are field testing a new model for classroom instruction geared toward 21st century learning. The new model blends traditional teacher-led activity in school with online activities that can be done anytime, anywhere. But its future in Lawrence may depend on passage of a proposed bond issue. By Peter Hancock
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- Kan. lawmaker to offer alternative income tax plan
- March 11, 2013
- A powerful Republican lawmaker said Monday he has a proposal to reduce Kansas’ personal income taxes that would also allow the state sales tax to drop as scheduled, avoiding the GOP governor’s plan to stabilize the state budget by maintaining the current sales tax rate.
- Traveler’s Starbucks quest leads him to Lawrence
- March 11, 2013
- A man attempting to drink coffee at every company-operated Starbucks Coffee Company store in the world stopped in Lawrence on Sunday night to check another store off his ever-growing list of Starbucks locations. By Meagan Thomas
- School board hires principals, discusses bond plans
- March 11, 2013
- The Lawrence school board named two new principals for the 2013-14 school year, and named a permanent assistant principal at another school. Board members also reaffirmed their commitment that the proposed $92.5 million bond issue will not result in higher property taxes. By Peter Hancock
- City Commission candidates quizzed on ways to cut City Hall budget
- March 11, 2013
- When it comes to putting a damper on City Hall spending, ideas from Lawrence City Commission candidates range from slashing the proposed $25 million recreation center to creating a new citizens task force. By Chad Lawhorn
- City of Lawrence to consider rate increases for water and sewer bills
- March 11, 2013
- Just in time for grass-growing season, Lawrence city commissioners at their meeting on Tuesday will consider increasing water and sewer rates. By Chad Lawhorn
- Bill would limit nuisance lawsuits against ag interests
- March 11, 2013
- Already seeking repeal of corporate farming restrictions, Gov. Sam Brownback’s administration on Monday pushed for passage of a bill that would limit nuisance lawsuits against agricultural operations. By Scott Rothschild
- Area students capture state chess titles
- March 11, 2013
- A Southwest Middle School student is one step away from qualifying for the national K-8 chess tournament this summer. Apramay Mishra was among several Lawrence-area chess players who captured individual and team titles Saturday at the Kansas Scholastic Chess Association state tournament in Wichita. By Peter Hancock
- House Appropriations Committee whittles down Brownback’s budget plan on higher education by $16 million
- March 11, 2013
- Republicans on the House budget committee on Friday approved a recommendation that would cut $16 million in higher education funding from Gov. Sam Brownback’s proposal. By Scott Rothschild
- New undersheriff appointed in Douglas County
- March 11, 2013
- James Martin Jr., a Lawrence police captain, has been appointed as a new undersheriff in the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Ian Cummings
- Deanell Tacha one of two attorneys selected to mediate Kansas school finance lawsuit
- March 11, 2013
- Attorneys involved in a Kansas school finance lawsuit on Monday announced they had picked the dean of Pepperdine University’s law school and a Topeka attorney to serve as mediators to settle the case. By The Associated Press
- Kansas Highway Patrol to enforce seat-belt laws at area high schools
- March 11, 2013
- Drivers in Kansas can get a ticket for not wearing their seat belts, and high school students in Douglas County will be under extra scrutiny for the next two weeks. Ian Cummings
- Opponents of bill eliminating classified worker system say the proposal will lead to patronage
- March 11, 2013
- Representatives of state workers on Monday said a bill dismantling the classified employment system would mean jobs would be based on politics instead of merit. By Scott Rothschild
- AP: Marcus Smart Big 12 player of year; Jeff Withey, Ben McLemore 1st team
- March 11, 2013
- Oklahoma State guard Marcus Smart is The Associated Press Big 12 men’s basketball Player of the Year.
- Lawrence district testing ‘blended classroom’ model to provide more flexibility, learning opportunities
- March 11, 2013
- Lawrence schools are field testing a new model for classroom instruction geared toward 21st century learning. The new model blends traditional teacher-led activity in school with online activities that can be done anytime, anywhere. But its future in Lawrence may depend on passage of a proposed bond issue. By Peter Hancock
- Lawrence bars cited for serving minors 92 times in 2012; few penalties doled out
- March 11, 2013
- Lawrence bars were cited more than 200 times for serving minors in the past two years. But records obtained by the Journal-World show such citations rarely result in significant penalties. By Shaun Hittle
- Bankruptcies for March 11
- March 11, 2013
- Douglas County residents or businesses filing for bankruptcy protection recently in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the District of Kansas, according to court records:
- Divorces for March 11
- March 11, 2013
- Divorces granted in Douglas County District Court
- Marriages for March 11
- March 11, 2013
- Marriage licenses issued in Douglas County District Court.
- How to Help: Green thumbs needed for gardening project
- March 11, 2013
- Volunteers who enjoy being outside, digging in the garden and supporting Lawrence’s local food movement are needed for the upcoming “Growing Food, Growing Health” volunteer workdays. Upcoming workdays are this Saturday and March 30, both from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the West Middle School Garden, 2700 Harvard Road. To attend, or for more information, contact Lily Siebert at Lily@TheMerc.coop or 785-843-8544.
- Jayhawks 11th in women’s golf
- March 11, 2013
- Kansas University Thanuttra “Fhong” Boonraksasat shot a 2-under 70 in her final round and tied for 19th overall, and KU’s women’s golf team placed 11th at the 16-team Clover Cup.
- KU tennis dual at OSU called
- March 11, 2013
- Sunday’s dual tennis match between Kansas University and Oklahoma State has been postponed indefinitely due to inclement weather. A new match date has not yet been decided.
- Kansas rowing falls to Sooners
- March 11, 2013
- A day after tallying four-consecutive victories over Kansas State, Kansas University’s rowing team closed the Oklahoma Invite on Sunday by falling to the host squad from the University of Oklahoma. The Sooners swept all six races.
- Lions’ Jake Mosiman second-teamer
- March 11, 2013
- No city players made the cut this season for the Sunflower League’s five-player boys basketball first team, but six were recognized by the league’s coaches with postseason honors.
- Firebirds’ Kennedy Kirkpatrick all-league pick
- March 11, 2013
- Free State senior guard Kennedy Kirkpatrick concluded her high school playing career with her third straight first team All-Sunflower League selection.
- Kansas softball shuts out ULM
- March 11, 2013
- Senior left fielder Maggie Hull tagged her 20th career home run, and Alicia Pille threw a complete-game, two-hit shutout as Kansas University softball blanked Louisiana-Monroe, 6-0, to win the FAU Invitational on Sunday.
- Royals roll, 17-11
- March 11, 2013
- Albert Pujols homered for the second straight game, one of four shots by the Los Angeles Angels. On this day, that wasn’t nearly enough.
- KU defensive line infused
- Jayhawks’ assistant coach Buddy Wyatt enthused by ‘new blood’
- March 11, 2013
- Kansas University’s shortage of football defensive linemen last spring became a well-known fact, but an infusion of “new blood” has defensive-line coach Buddy Wyatt fired up this spring. By Matt Tait
- Opinion: Perry Ellis lone highlight for KU at Baylor
- March 11, 2013
- Forage through wreckage long enough and you’re bound to stumble upon a hidden treasure, which brings us to Saturday’s 23-point loss to Baylor in the Ferrell Center. By Tom Keegan
- New policy monitors police dismissal of tickets; report examines cases
- March 11, 2013
- A new city policy aimed at keeping tabs on traffic and parking tickets issued by the Lawrence Police Department “has been effective,” according to Lawrence Police Sgt. Trent McKinley. By Shaun Hittle
- Horoscopes for March 11
- March 11, 2013
- For Monday, March 11: This year your creativity flourishes and evolves. Others look to you for resolutions to their problems. If you are single, you can afford to be discriminating when it comes to romantic suitors. If you are attached, your passion comes through in many ways, especially toward your sweetie.
- Tune In Tonight: ‘Kings Point’ a moving look at retired life
- March 11, 2013
- We’re all going to get old. Unless we don’t. That’s a hard fact we live with every day. The Oscar-nominated 2012 documentary “Kings Point” (8 p.m., HBO) takes a bittersweet look at the residents of a Delray Beach, Fla., retirement home.
- Fix-It Chick: Replace a bathroom sink drain
- March 11, 2013
- Basically, when it comes replacing a lavatory drain assembly, if you can access it, you can fix it.
- Delicious/Nutritious: Spicy sides
- March 11, 2013
- Sriracha is a Thai hot sauce, and it’s not for weak taste buds. But for cooks looking to spice it up, try these side dishes.
- Opinion: Drones should be the last resort
- March 11, 2013 in print edition on A8
- Sen. Rand Paul made some dubious warnings about drone strikes on San Francisco cafes in his filibuster last week against the confirmation of John Brennan as CIA director. But his larger argument for clearer limits on drones is absolutely right.
- Opinion: CPAC should welcome Christie
- March 11, 2013 in print edition on A8
- It’s a safe bet that most conservative Republicans would rush to support a political leader with the following record, especially in a traditionally Democratic state:
- Kansas State Board of Education to review new social studies standards
- March 11, 2013
- The Kansas State Board of Education will review the latest draft of proposed new standards for K-12 history, government and social studies. The discussion comes as the Kansas Legislature is debating a bill that would mandate the teaching of certain content. By Peter Hancock
- The Fashion Column: Kansas City Fashion Week recap
- March 11, 2013
- Although today the Midwest isn’t exactly known as the fashion hub where trends are born, Kansas City Fashion Week has innovatively revived the fashion scene with fresh new designers showcasing everything from edgy styles to bridal wear and everything in between.
- Double Take: Breaking up is hard but necessary
- March 11, 2013
- Last month we discussed rules for romance, the first of which was to consider dating a process of figuring out who you don’t belong with. This comes up no less than 10 times a week in my office. It’s a rule that’s obviously true yet hard to follow, and if you’re going to put it to good use, breaking up will become a major part of your search for true love.
- Offbeat Occupations: Flower power planner
- March 11, 2013
- In 2013, the city of Lawrence will plant 31,000 flowers and bulbs and take care of about 30,000 trees. And someone has to oversee it all. Enter Crystal Miles, the city’s horticulture and forestry manager.
- 100 years ago: Offical Boy Scout troop started in Lawrence
- March 11, 2013
- “The movement has been growing steadily since its beginning and evidently it has come to stay.”
- 25 years ago: Lawrence couple to tie the knot during St. Pat’s parade
- March 11, 2013
- Many people in Lawrence were looking forward to the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day parade.
- 40 years ago: No growth for West 15th Street… yet
- March 11, 2013
- City commissioners argued that there was not yet enough public need for developing the area.
- Editorial: After the fact
- How can legislation rewarding investments that already have taken place be considered an incentive for business?
- March 11, 2013
- A bill under discussion would provide more than $10 million in sales tax exemptions and corporate income tax credits to large enterprises involved in animal agriculture. The Brownback administration hopes the move will generate investment in production facilities for milking cows, laying eggs and raising livestock for slaughter.
- Letter: Watchdogs
- March 11, 2013
- March 10-16 is Sunshine Week, an annual nationwide effort to call attention to transparency in government and freedom of information. It is a reminder to us about how important it is to make our voices heard all year long, not just on Election Day.
- CASA is perfect home for caring lawyer
- March 11, 2013
- As a newly minted attorney practicing with the Lawrence firm Pendleton and Sutton, Anne Hall had been looking for a way to volunteer in the community. Her husband, Adam Hall, suggested she become a Court Appointed Special Advocate as a way to combine her passion for mentoring teens with her legal know-how. By Micki Chestnut
- Capitol Report: Drones, guns and school finance
- March 11, 2013
- Drones, guns and school finance. By Scott Rothschild.
- Digging into their roots: Amateur genealogists try to grow knowledge of family trees, history
- March 11, 2013
- Joni Hughes’ obsession with researching her family tree started with a simple enough question. She was looking for the first name of an ancestor from a few generations back. Finding that easily, she wanted to know more. And more. “Let me give you a warning,” Hughes said. “It’s addictive. You find one little piece of information, and you’re hooked.”
- Wildflower Walk set for Saturday May 24, 2013
- Editorial: Development shift? May 24, 2013
- Long-term plan suggests toll lanes on K-10 corridor May 23, 2013
- Former Lawrence resident Sri Srinivasan confirmed for prestigious D.C. Court of Appeals May 23, 2013
- Senate Republicans approve sales tax increase, cuts in income tax rates, lower food sales tax May 23, 2013
- FSHS softball season ends in extra-inning heartbreak at state May 24, 2013
- Theatre Lawrence warns customers of credit card information stolen in cyber attack May 23, 2013
- Old Glory shines on west campus June 18, 2003
- Wichita might fine residents over use of water May 24, 2013
- Basketball notebook: UNC hires son of ex-KU athletic director May 24, 2013
