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Photos for May 23, 2011
Jean Logan reacts as she sees the damage to her home in Joplin, Mo., Monday, May 23, 2011, after it was damaged by a tornado that destroyed nearly 30 percent of the town on Sunday afternoon. Logan and her granddaughter rode out the storm in the laundry room. The twister cut a six-mile path through the city.
Smoke rises from the structure at 303 W. 13th St. Monday, May 23, 2011. The fire was reported shortly before 5:30 p.m.
Fire crews try to extinguish a fire at 303 W. 13th St. Monday, May 23, 2011.
Johanna Thomas delivered triplets - two girls and a boy - Monday, May 23, 2011 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Johanna Thomas delivered triplets - two girls and a boy - Monday, May 23, 2011 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Jason Whitewater and his wife, Johanna Thomas, are the parents of the first set of triplets born at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in more than 25 years.
Crews respond to a fire at a two-story structure at 303 W. 13th St. Monday, May 23, 2011.
Jason Whitewater and Johanna Thomas welcomed triplets — two girls and a boy — into their family early Monday morning at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Copper Coyote Ramberg has become a steady customer of Curry in a Hurry, 1111 Mass., because of the take-out provider's daily vegetarian options.
Sammi Sangam's Curry in a Hurry is one part Indian food destination and one part convenience store. It's located just across from the Douglas County Courthouse at 1111 Mass.
Fire Chief Mark Bradford watches as Lawrence firefighters battle a blaze near 13th and Kentucky streets Monday, May 23, 2011. The fire was reported shortly before 5:30 p.m.
Lawrence firefighters battle a blaze near 13th and Kentucky streets Monday, May 23, 2011. Firefighters arriving on the scene saw flames in the structure at 303 W. 13th St.The fire was reported shortly before 5:30 p.m.
Sammi Sangam's Curry in a Hurry, 1111 Mass., offers quick takeout Indian entrees, snacks and beverages along with everyday convenience fare including soda, candy and chips. It's the kind of food that's perfect for a workday desk lunch.
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback, middle, walks with Mayor Lonnie Atchison, left, and Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer past tornado damage in Reading Monday, May 23, 2011.
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback, middle, and Maj. Gen. Lee Tafanelli, right, talk with firefighters in Reading Monday, May 23, 2011.
Compact fluorescent light bulbs, like the ones pictured here, use up to 75 percent less energy than standard incandescent ones and last up to 10 times longer, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. By changing the five most-used light bulbs in your home, residents can save $75 a year in electricity costs.
Flames and smoke from burning boxcars containing ethanol alcohol attached to a Union Pacific train are seen south of Moran Monday, May 23, 2011. There were no injuries in the derailment, which prompted officials to close a 23-mile stretch of U.S. 59 south of Moran.
The path of destruction from Saturday evening's tornado as viewed from Gov. Sam Brownback's helicopter during a tour of Reading Monday, May 23, 2011. About 200 homes were damaged in and around Reading, a town of about 250 residents, and one resident was killed.
An unidentified power company worker helps restore power to Reading Monday, May 23, 2011, after a weekend storm hit the small community Saturday night. The system brought tornadoes, hail, wind and rain to a corridor of northeast Kansas. About 200 homes were damaged in and around Reading, a town of about 250 residents.
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback points out tornado damage while flying over Reading Monday, May 23, 2011. Utility crews worked Monday to restore power to the small town of about 250 residents after it was struck over the weekend by a tornado with estimated winds of up to 165 mph. The storm claimed one life and caused extensive damage.
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback surveys the tornado damage in Reading Monday, May 23, 2011. Utility crews worked Monday to restore power to the small town of about 250 residents after it was struck over the weekend by a tornado with estimated winds of up to 165 mph. The storm claimed one life and caused extensive damage.
Protestors shout and hold signs outside the Georgia State Capitol May 13, 2011, after Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal signed an immigration bill in Atlanta. Almost every state in the union decided to tackle immigration on its own this year in the absence of any federal action on the issue. But an Associated Press review of the data found that as of Wednesday almost all of the punitive measures failed.
Capt. Leslie Robinson, left, with the Capitol police, asks protestors to leave the Capitol after Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal signed an immigration bill Friday, May 13, 2011, in Atlanta. Almost every state in the union decided to tackle immigration on its own this year in the absence of any federal action on the issue. But an Associated Press review of the data found that as of Wednesday almost all of the punitive measures failed.
Demonstrators gather outside the Florida Capitol after an immigration bill passed the Senate in Tallahassee, Fla., May 4, 2011. A watered-down immigration measure that would require one-stop career work centers to verify the employment eligibility of workers has passed in the Florida Senate. Almost every state in the union decided to tackle immigration on its own this year in the absence of any federal action on the issue. But an Associated Press review of the data found that as of Wednesday almost all of the punitive measures failed.
A girl waves an American flag while participating in a rally for jobs and immigration rights in New York May 1, 2011. Almost every state in the union decided to tackle immigration on its own this year in the absence of any federal action on the issue. But an Associated Press review of the data found that as of Wednesday almost all of the punitive measures failed.
Free State seniors Dominique Shaffer, Alysia Foust and Ashley Abbott developed a special bond through a class called Interpersonal Skills. The three agree that they began high school as "loners" but have been able to come out of their shells through community service and overcoming personal adversity.
Dancers move across the hardwood floor during a meeting of the Lawrence Tango Club in the gallery space at Signs of Life Monday, May 16, 2011.
Renee Babin, center, Schwegler School reading teacher, attempts to disappear into a corner among her colleagues when she realizes she has been awarded a Bobs' Award and a check for $10,000 from the Lawrence Schools Foundation Monday, May 23, 2011. Colleagues, from left, are Amanda Gibb and Jennifer Day.
Renee Babin, right, Schwegler School reading teacher, was awarded a Bobs' Award by the Lawrence Schools Foundation Monday, May 23, 2011, at the school.
Renee Babin's colleagues applaud as she is awarded a Bobs' Award by the Lawrence Schools Foundation, and a check for $10,000.
Renee Babin, Schwegler School reading teacher, was honored with a Bobs' Award by the Lawrence Schools Foundation Monday, May 23, 2011. The award, which comes with a $10,000 prize, recognizes superior teaching by an individual currently serving as a certified teacher in the Lawrence school district.
The U.S. National Weather Service has placed south-central, southeast, east-central and parts of northeast Kansas under a slight or moderate risk for severe weather Monday, May 23, 2011.
Kenny Eaton's Pinto has the vanity tag "X PLOD," he says, because "KABOOM" was already taken. The plate is a reference to the car's reputation for catching fire when hit from behind, which has largely been disproved since the 1970s.
Kenny Eaton, Topeka, stands with his 1975 Ford Pinto, which he purchased three years ago. Eaton plans to participate in the Pinto Stampede, a cross-country rally that will be in northeastern Kansas May 29-30.
Kelsey Potts, 13, texts on her sister’s phone. She estimates she sends or receives an average of 250 messages a day.
Kelsey Potts, 13, Lawrence, has used her mom’s cell phone since her own was recently stolen. Her mother, Sheryl Potts, first gave her a phone when Sheryl’s fibromyalgia necessitated frequent communication about schedule changes and pickup information.
Step 6: Lay the coordinating fabric right side up. Position the ties 1/2 inch from each of the upper corners on the side seams. Lay the pillowcase fabric right side down on top and pin layers together.
Lawrence resident Nick Frisby shows off the ginger scones he made for the Great American Bake Sale for Share Our Strength on May 14 and models a pillowcase apron made by Katie Kritikos.
Frozen treat: Parker Simon, 4, Lawrence, enjoys frozen yogurt April 2 at Orange Leaf, 4801 Bauer Farm Drive, Suite E, Lawrence. Parker is the son of Dan and Heidi Simon, Lawrence. Dan submitted the photo.
Trixie, a Yorki-Poo (Yorkshire terrier/poodle), was adopted from the Lawrence Humane Society in April 2010. She belongs to Carol and Kent Tomlinson, Lawrence.
When he was in high school, Ryan Cecil was inspired by one of his teachers to go into the carpenter trade.
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