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Lawrence ordinance at center of fight over Kansas Preservation of Religious Freedom Act- February 20, 2012
- “This is nothing more than legislative gay-bashing,” said Thomas Witt, president of the Kansas Equality Commission, after the House Judiciary Committee approved House Bill 2260, which is called the Kansas preservation of religious freedom act.
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Proud K-Stater from Woodlawn School named Lawrence Elementary Teacher of the Year- February 21, 2012
- Marilou Cavin was recognized by Lawrence Superintendent Rick Doll during a school assembly. Doll told the elementary students that Cavin had been selected as teacher of the year for her calm, steady presence and willingness to help others.
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Douglas County prosecutors to review cases involving Lawrence police involved in dismissing speeding tickets- 5:08 p.m., February 21, 2012 Updated 10:07 p.m.
- Lawrence Police Chief Tarik Khatib has identified to Douglas County prosecutors officers who were the subject of an internal investigation related to the dismissal of speeding tickets in exchange for Kansas University basketball tickets.
- Special coverage: KU Ticket Investigation
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- Lawrence man, 45, charged with aggravated indecent liberties with a child
- February 22, 2012
- Douglas County prosecutors have filed four sex-crime charges against a 45-year-old Lawrence man who police arrested Tuesday night.
- Perry man, 19, pleads no contest to chid endangerment for choking girlfriend
- February 22, 2012
- A 19-year-old Perry man pleaded no contest Wednesday to two misdemeanor charges after he was accused of choking his former girlfriend dozens of times last year.
- Skull found in Sedgwick County tied to 1949 Halloween prank
- February 22, 2012
- A human skull found in south-central Kansas last month turned out to be nothing more than a remnant of a six-decade-old Halloween prank.
- Rumsfeld to speak at Fort Leavenworth
- February 22, 2012
- Former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld will be in northeastern Kansas this week to address military officers and sign books for the public.
- Child abuse reporting changes move forward in Kansas House
- February 22, 2012
- The Kansas House has given first-round approval to a bill amending state law on mandatory reporting of alleged child abuse.
- Sporting KC, Zusi agreed to terms on new deal
- February 22, 2012
- Midfielder Graham Zusi has signed a new contract with Sporting Kansas City after putting together a breakout season in which he scored five goals and added nine assists.
- Brownback’s chief seeks changes in state Senate districts that could affect Holland, Kultala
- February 22, 2012
- Leavenworth County is represented by Sens. Tom Holland, D-Baldwin City, and Kelly Kultala, D-Kansas City. Brownback, a Republican, defeated Holland in the November gubernatorial race. Kultala was Holland’s lieutenant governor running mate.
- Kansas GOP income tax plan hits poorest
- 12:57 p.m., February 22, 2012 Updated 03:45 p.m.
- Revenue estimates for the House Republicans’ income tax plan show that the lowest income earners in Kansas would be the only bracket that would see their tax rates go up.
- Douglas County judge orders release of sex offender Christopher Saemisch, who has served his prison sentence
- 12:24 p.m., February 22, 2012 Updated 04:00 p.m.
- A Douglas County judge Wednesday ordered a 54-year-old man who had served his time for molesting a Lawrence girl in the 1990s to be released instead of kept in state custody for sex-offender treatment.
- Town Talk: Talk of a West Lawrence recreation center involving KU Athletics heats up; a car wash project and a discussion about whether the city is business friendly
- February 22, 2012
- News and notes from around Lawrence and Douglas County.
- GOP-led Kansas House rejects Democratic tax proposal
- February 22, 2012
- The Republican-controlled Kansas House has rejected a Democratic proposal for keeping local property taxes in check.
- Kansas House advances voter citizenship bill
- 09:35 a.m., February 22, 2012 Updated 03:33 p.m.
- The Kansas House has given first-round approval to Secretary of State Kris Kobach’s bill requiring some potential voters to prove they’re U.S. citizens before this year’s presidential election.
- Kansas students create art for Dream Rocket Project
- February 22, 2012
- Art created by Kansas students will be among those wrapped around a 365-foot replica of the Saturn V rocket at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala.
- Kansas City man admits embezzling from homeowner groups
- February 22, 2012
- The owner of a Kansas City business admitted that he embezzled more than $750,000 from dozens of homeowners associations.
- Lin helps break stereotypes
- February 22, 2012 in print edition on A8
- So, have you caught “Lin-sanity” yet? Meaning, of course, Jeremy Lin, the New York Knicks point guard who has, in just a couple weeks, done what big name stars Carmelo Anthony and Amar’e Stoudemire could not: make the Knicks matter.
- Lawrence man taken to LMH after 19th and Iowa accident
- February 22, 2012
- A 20-year-old Lawrence man was taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a two-vehicle accident near 19th and Iowa streets Tuesday afternoon.
- Man, 20, sentenced to 1 year probation for role in Eudora burglaries
- February 22, 2012
- A 20-year-old man was sentenced to serve one year on probation Tuesday for his role in a string of Eudora burglaries last year.
- Lawrence resident files lawsuit against Google
- Attorneys say conduct violated federal Wiretap Act
- February 22, 2012
- A Lawrence man is suing Google Inc. in federal court alleging that the Internet search giant illegally obtained his personal information and conspired to use it for targeted marketing.
- Loss of license ordered in Kansas abortion case
- February 22, 2012
- A state administrative judge has ordered the revocation of a Kansas doctor’s license over her referrals of young patients to the late Dr. George Tiller for late-term abortions, concluding their care was “seriously jeopardized” by inadequate mental health examinations.
- Workshop offers advice to small businesses
- February 22, 2012
- The event was designed to help area people looking to take that scary leap of starting a small business, said Will Katz, director of the center that offers free consulting to local small businesses.
- Fluker Award recipient named
- February 22, 2012
- The Lawrence-Douglas County League of Women Voters has selected Scott Criqui to receive the 2012 Helen Fluker Open and Accessible Government Award.
- Boys and Girls Club names new director
- February 22, 2012
- An area director for a Boys and Girls Club in Tacoma, Wash., will become the new head of the Lawrence organization.
- House gives preliminary approval to bill protecting students with disabilities
- February 22, 2012
- Parents and advocates of disabled children gathered outside the Kansas House of Representatives chambers on Tuesday afternoon, distributing fliers that told stories of “unsafe restraint and seclusion” in Kansas schools.
- Heard on the Hill: Cancer Center collaborates to bring drug to trial; KU Libraries’ funds shrinking as percentage of overall budget; KU research shows age of eyes can affect circadian rhythm
- February 22, 2012
- Your daily dose of news, notes and links from around Kansas University.
- ‘Nature’ lives large with ‘Giants’
- February 22, 2012
- “Nature” (7 p.m., PBS, check local listings) puts on a really big show, devoting three hours to the life, death and procreation of the planet’s most enormous creatures. “Ocean Giants” literally spans the globe, traveling from the Arctic to the Amazon to capture whales at their most amorous, murderous and mysterious.
- Horoscope for Feb. 22
- February 22, 2012
- For Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012: This year you demonstrate the ability to get along with people who wield power. Your creativity and charisma draw people toward you. Many act differently with you than they do with others. If you are single, you will have to sort through quite a few admirers. If you are attached, remember that this bond consists of two people. Note a tendency to be me-oriented.
- NCI review
- We wish Kansas University Cancer Center officials well today as they meet with reviewers from the National Cancer Institute.
- February 22, 2012
- Today is a big day for the Kansas University Cancer Center.
- Tuition break
- Allowing military veterans to pay in-state tuition rates at state universities is a good investment for Kansas.
- February 22, 2012
- After hearing Monday from two veterans who attend Kansas University, the House Education Budget Committee favorably recommended a bill that would allow all military veterans to pay the lower in-state tuition at any university in the Kansas Board of Regents system. Currently, military personnel and their families must have lived in the state for two years during their service and established a Kansas residence within 30 days of their discharge to qualify for in-state tuition
- Police support
- February 22, 2012
- As a 22-year Lawrence police officer and a retired Kansas police chief, it’s difficult to read about police officers’ alleged misconduct, especially when the accused represent my former department. I have no information as to who the officers are or the details of any misdeeds, and I shouldn’t know. The rules on personnel matters do not change due to alleged police officer misconduct.
- Police questions
- February 22, 2012
- Sadly, the recent revelation of ticket-fixing by Lawrence police officers supports long-standing rumors of corruption within the department.
- Shoppers have no secrets
- February 22, 2012
- Over the years I have written about the increasing penchant of both government and private corporations to gather and analyze data about individuals, often without individuals realizing the extent to which this occurs. Most folks don’t realize that their computers are littered with so-called “cookies” placed on them by websites they have visited. These cookies provide the websites with detailed information about the online activities of the computer owners.
- 100 years ago: Lawrence celebrates Washington’s 180th birthday
- February 22, 2012
- “Today is not a legal holiday in Kansas. That state has only four such events…. Washington’s birthday is observed, however.”
- 40 years ago: Lawrence schoolchildren share views on first President
- February 22, 2012
- “He used his head to win the war.”
- 25 years ago: Homeless shelter finishing up first winter of service
- February 22, 2012
- Since its opening, the shelter had provided 955 instances of lodging for 70 different people.
- FSHS girls lock down in victory
- February 22, 2012
- During a second-quarter timeout, Free State coach Bryan Duncan gave guard Jackie Garcia one objective: Shut down Shawnee Mission East’s Caroline Nick.
- How former Jayhawks fared (Feb. 22)
- February 22, 2012 in print edition on B5
- Here’s a look at how former Kansas University players fared in NBA games of Feb. 21.
- Lions boys share the ball, win 60-50
- February 22, 2012
- With heavy doses of driving and dishing, Lawrence High’s boys basketball team showed just how deadly it can be on offense Tuesday night at Shawnee Mission North.
- Lawrence High girls lose sixth in a row, 48-40
- February 22, 2012
- In desperate need of a victory and holding a two-possession lead at halftime on Tuesday, Lawrence High girls basketball coach Nick Wood advised his Lions that someone would have to impose her will in the coming minutes to get a win.
- Baylor women clinch Big 12 crown
- February 22, 2012 in print edition on B6
- Brittney Griner had 18 points with 10 rebounds, and top-ranked Baylor claimed the outright Big 12 title with an 80-59 victory over Texas on Tuesday night.
- UT’s Barnes: Players not listening
- February 22, 2012 in print edition on B2
- Rick Barnes didn’t sound angry after his Texas Longhorns lost another close game.
- Quinn apologizes for comments on Tebow
- February 22, 2012 in print edition on B2
- Brady Quinn is apologizing to Tim Tebow for unflattering comments Quinn made about the Denver Broncos’ starting quarterback in a GQ article.
- North Dakota nickname controversy hurts school
- February 22, 2012 in print edition on B2
- The pained expression on his face betrayed Dave Hakstol’s emotions last week, when the North Dakota hockey coach reluctantly raised the white flag on his support for the Fighting Sioux nickname. Hakstol, fiercely proud of that name during his three years as a player and 12 seasons as a coach in Grand Forks, had concluded the cost of keeping it is simply too high.
- Goodrich sets KU assists record in win at Texas Tech
- February 22, 2012
- Kansas University’s Angel Goodrich led the KU women’s basketball team to a road victory against Texas Tech Tuesday night, and the junior guard did it in record-breaking style.
- One last shot: LHS senior leaders aim for strong finish vs. FSHS
- February 22, 2012
- Bri Anglin, Christina Haswood and Mutiyat Hameed all were part of Lawrence High’s girls basketball program last year, but this season has brought them new challenges and responsibilities.
- Healthy A&M ready for KU
- February 22, 2012
- Texas A&M assistant basketball coach Kyle Keller, who worked on Kansas University’s staff the past three seasons, has taken great pride in watching the Jayhawks from afar during the 2011-12 campaign.
- Firebirds lose overtime battle, 49-47
- February 22, 2012
- The Free State boys executed one unlikely basket with the time winding down and the game on the line Tuesday.
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- Kansas GOP income tax plan hits poorest February 22, 2012 · 24 comments
- Douglas County prosecutors to review cases involving Lawrence police involved in dismissing speeding tickets February 21, 2012 · 67 comments
- Lawrence ordinance at center of fight over Kansas Preservation of Religious Freedom Act February 20, 2012 · 125 comments
- Loss of license ordered in Kansas abortion case February 22, 2012 · 92 comments
- Poll: Do you expect to own or rent your next home? February 21, 2012 · 14 comments
- Douglas County judge orders release of sex offender Christopher Saemisch, who has served his prison sentence February 22, 2012 · 10 comments
- Who will pay? February 21, 2012 · 117 comments
- City moves Auto Plaza project forward February 21, 2012 · 31 comments
- Town Talk: Craft beer festival coming to Downtown Lawrence; city commissioners set date to begin discussing trash changes; weekly property sales February 13, 2012 · 22 comments
- On the street: What’s your favorite healthy snack? February 22, 2012 · 36 comments
- Goodrich sets KU assists record in win at Texas Tech February 22, 2012
- Boys and Girls Club names new director February 22, 2012
- Town Talk: Talk of a West Lawrence recreation center involving KU Athletics heats up; a car wash project and a discussion about whether the city is business friendly February 22, 2012
- Lawrence resident files lawsuit against Google February 22, 2012
- City moves Auto Plaza project forward February 21, 2012
- Power restored on KU campus after mouse causes electrical short February 21, 2012
- Healthy A&M ready for KU February 22, 2012
- Douglas County prosecutors to review cases involving Lawrence police involved in dismissing speeding tickets February 21, 2012
- Lin helps break stereotypes February 22, 2012
- 25 years ago: Developers restate determination to build Lawrence mall February 21, 2012
