Lawrence Firefighters knock down flames Thursday morning as they battle a fire that engulfed a North Lawrence home. Firefighters had the fire out by 11:40 a.m. and were beginning to investigate how it started.

Photo by Earl Richardson/J-W Photo

Country star Faith Hill sings the National Anthem before the start of Super Bowl XXXIV in Atlanta, Jan.30, 2000. A one-hour interview with Hill, "Intimate Portrait," airs Monday, Feb. 21, on the Lifetime network.

Photo by AP Photo

U.S. Attorney Mary Jo White, speaks at a news conference in New York, Wednesday June 14, 2000. Charges were brought Wednesday against 120 people in what federal prosecutors said was the largest securities fraud crackdown in U.S. history. Behind White is Barry Mawn, assistant FBI director in New York.

Photo by AP Photo

CitiFinancial opens June 26 at 1525 W. Sixth, Suite C.

Photo by Earl Richardson/J-W Photo

Phill Kline, 3rd District candidate in the Republican primary for the U.S. Congress, offers to pump gas for Pam Nord, Lawrence, Wednesday at the Miller Mart at 23rd and Wakarusa. Kline was campaigning at the gas pump, deriding taxes on gasoline and oil producers.

Photo by Mike Yoder/Journal-World Photo

Children cross the lilly pad obstacle Wednesday at the Lawrence Aquatic Center. A city commission budget meeting Wednesday ended with an agreement to raise stormwater fees and charge more for admission at the Lawrence Aquatic Center. On the same day, a school board panel decided to adopt a tax increase in lieu of budget cuts.

Photo by Mike Yoder/Journal-World Photo

Retired U.S. Army Col. George Von Trofimoff, right, sits in the back of an FBI van while being driven into the United States Courthouse Wednesday afternoon June 14, 2000 in Tampa, Fla. Trofimoff, of Melbourne, Fla., was arrested on charges that he engaged in a 25-year-long conspiracy to sell classified military intelligence information to the Soviet Union.

Photo by AP Photo

The Tanger Factory Outlet Center, 1035 N. Third, has a new owner and a new name. The I-70 Business Center remains home to several tenants, including Liz Claiborne and a National Computer Systems test-scoring center. Still available: 30,000 square feet of space for lease.

Photo by Earl Richardson/J-W Photo

Lawrence Raiders Rob Etken delivers a pitch during Wednesday evenings game against Topeka 400 at the Free State High School field.

Photo by Mike Yoder/Journal-World Photo

Lawrence Raiders firstbaseman Aaron Rose, center, leads pitcher Rob Etken, left, with an underhand toss to first base on a force out during Wednesday nights game against Topeka 400. At right is secondbaseman Bo Blevins.

Photo by Mike Yoder/Journal-World Photo

Paul Azinger gives Tracey Stewart a hug during a ceremony on the 18th hole at Pebble Beach, in memory of her husband Payne Stewart, during a practice day for the 100th U.S. Open in Pebble Beach, Calif., Wednesday, June 14, 2000. The golfers held the salute in memory of Payne Stewart, the 1999 U.S. Open champion who died in a plane crash last October.

Photo by AP Photo

Mike Hicks, Payne Stewart's caddie, right, and Paul Azinger, second from right, along with 19 other golfers, hit a 21-tee-shot salute into the Pacific Ocean during a practice day for the 100th U.S. Open in Pebble Beach, Calif., Wednesday, June 14, 2000. The golfers held the salute in memory of Payne Stewart, the 1999 U.S. Open champion who died in a plane crash.

Photo by AP Photo

Jason Arnett, creator and writer of Jackleg Comics, shows off some of the minicomics.

Photo by Melissa Lacey/Journal-World Photo

Arnett works on a future issue in his home studio. Arnett creates the sotry lines for the trips and sometimes uses guests artists to illustrate the panels.

Photo by Melissa Lacey/Journal-World Photo

Mike Boring, portraying Harold Hill, and Beth Rea, as Marion, rehearse a song from the "Music Man," which will open this weekend on the outdoor stage at Seventh and High streets in Baldwin.

Photo by Mike Yoder/Journal-World Photo

Top row, from left: Cassie Sears poses for a photograph with Jewel, center; Cassie and director Ang Lee; Cassie in her Civil War-era costume. Bottom: Cassie on the set of "Ride With the Devil."

Photo by Photos courtesy of Cassie Sears

Cassie Sears, Free State High School senior, had a speaking role in "Ride With the Devil," and hopes to pursue a career in acting.

Photo by Earl Richardson/J-W Photo