Kansas takes on McNeese State in its first game of the 2011 season.

Alex Tremble

Students stand and watch as an accident cleanup crew spreads sand over oil on Indiana Street. An 18-year-old Lawrence man was arrested after driving into three parked cars before having his own come to rest on its side. No one was injured in the accident.

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Kansas fans stand before kickoff for a moment of silence for former Kansas University head football coach Don Fambrough, who passed away Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011.

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Kansas receivers Kale Pick (7) and JaCorey Shepherd bump chests after Shepherd's second touchdown of the game against McNeese State during the fourth quarter on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas running back Brandon Bourbon regains his balance during a run in the fourth quarter on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas quarterback Jordan Webb is hoisted by his teammates after running for a touchdown against McNeese State during the fourth quarter on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas lineman Trevor Marrongelli congratulates quarterback Jordan Webb (2) after the Jayhawks' 42-24 win over McNeese State on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas receiver JaCorey Shepherd dives past McNeese State cornerback Seth Thomas and into the endzone for a touchdown during the third quarter on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas receiver JaCorey Shepherd pulls in a touchdown pass from quarterback Jordan Webb over McNeese State free safety Malcolm Bronson during the third quarter on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas head coach Turner Gill glances up at the clock during the third quarter on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas running back Anthony Pierson celebrates as he makes it into the endzone for a touchdown against McNeese State during the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field.

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McNeese State safeties Malcolm Bronson (34) and Ryan Bronson bring down Kansas running back Darrian Miller during the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas quarterback Jordan Webb throws over the McNeese State defense during the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas safety Keeston Terry takes down McNeese State tailback Javaris Murray after a reception during the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field.

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New York City Firefighters read the names of victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on a memorial in Anthony in November 2005. From left are Lt. Jim Beltrami; Capt. John LaVelle, retired; Capt. Rich Kirschner; and retired State Fire Marshall Jim McSwigin. The 2005 trip was their first to the small Kansas town outside of Wichita.

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New York City firefighters Joe Huber, right, and Jim Beltrami visit the Anthony 9/11 memorial. In the background is a sculpture made from World Trade Center steel.

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Kansas running back Anthony Pierson turns up field and leaves McNeese State free safety Brandon Robinson in the dust during the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas running back James Sims cuts through a hole as he heads up the field for a big gain against McNeese State during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field.

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Hummingbirds swarm a feeder Wednesday just north of Lawrence. Among the smallest of birds and unique in their ability to fly in reverse, hummingbirds are beginning to make their way south for the winter.

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Kansas defensive end Toben Opurum elevates to defend a throw from McNeese State quarterback Cody Stroud during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field. At right is linebacker Darius Willis.

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Kansas cornerback Greg Brown celebrates after tackling McNeese State tailback Andre Anderson for a loss during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas defenders Steven Johnson (52) Greg Brown (5) and Toben Opurum (35) collapse on McNeese State tailback Andre Anderson for a loss during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas safety Bradley McDougald comes in to bring down McNeese State receiver Damion Dixon after a catch during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas special teams players Keeston Terry, left, Ben Heeney (31) and Huldon Tharp (34) collapse on McNeese State returner Champlain Babin during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas runner Allie Marguis nears the finish line during the Bob Timmons Classic on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Rim Rock Farm. Marguis was KU’s top finisher, placing fourth overall. The women’s team placed second.

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A group of runners compete in the Bob Timmons Classic on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Rim Rock Farm.

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Kansas runner Zach Zarda approaches the finish line during the Bob Timmons Classic on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Rim Rock Farm. Zarda placed first in the event with a time of 19:11.30.

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A pack of runners compete in the Bob Timmons Classic on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Rim Rock Farm. The KU men’s team went on to win the event for the seventh straight year. The women’s team placed second.

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Kansas freshman Chris Esposito of Westchester, New York, looks over his glasses during the excitement as the Jayhawks take the field against McNeese State during the quarter on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas’ Josh Harsin finds a quiet spot and takes a moment for himself before the start of the Bob Timmons Classic on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Rim Rock Farm.

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Kansas players Kara Wehrs (2) and Caroline Jarmoc (9) attempt a block during against South Dakota State University in the Jayhawk Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at the Horejsi Center.

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KU's Chelsea Albers (1) sends a shot past South Dakota State’s Kelli Fiegen (7) in the Jayhawk Invitational Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at the Horejsi Center.

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Kansas defensive end Toben Opurum reaches up to touch the recently installed bronze Jayhawk outside the Anderson Family Football Complex before kickoff against McNeese State on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field.

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KU's Jamie Mathieu dives after the ball against South Dakota State University in the Jayhawk Invitational Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at the Horejsi Center.

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Kansas fans crowd the entryway to the field as they await the Jayhawks entrance on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas’s Allison Mayfield (15) hammers the ball past the South Dakota State defense in the Jayhawk Invitational Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at the Horejsi Center.

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KU players Caroline Jarmoc (9) and Morgan Boub scramble after the ball against South Dakota State University in the Jayhawk Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at the Horejsi Center.

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A fairy ring is actually the result of an underground network of fungi. The subsequent mushrooms pop up in a circular pattern because the underground fungi spreads equally in all directions.

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The legend has it that fairy rings sprouted up in a circle to allow toads and other woodland creatures a place to hold roundtable discussions.

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Kansas fans Rick Johnson and his son Josh, McPherson, Kan., had little to smile about as the rain delayed the start of Saturday's game against McNeese State.

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Kansas starting quarterback Jordan Webb warms up before the season opener against McNeese State on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas fans leave the field because of a weather delay before kickoff against McNeese on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field.

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The Kansas Jayhawks leave the field before kickoff against McNeese State because of a weather delay on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas fan Harrison Nitz, 4, Salina, covers his ears as the KU marching band heads down the hill to Memorial Stadium before the season opener against McNeese State on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field.

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Ted Smith, Lawrence, and his daughters Sydney, 5, and Samantha, 3, ride the Midland Railway during the Railroadiana Labor Day Railfest in Baldwin City, Saturday, Sept. 3. Rides continue through Monday.

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Former railroad mail clerks Eldon Denney, Springfield, Mo., left, and Herb Crawford, Osawatomie, reminisce about working in the mail car during a ride Saturday at the Railroadiana Labor Day Railfest at Midland Railway in Baldwin City, Saturday, Sept. 3. Rides continue through Monday.

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High water at Milford Lake was one of the factors contributing to the outbreak of blue green algae this summer.

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The ladies luncheon for the Lawrence High School men was held May 23 in the cafeteria as a “thank you” lunch to the men who prepared breakfast for the ladies at semester break. Retiring teachers Joan Starks, and Deb Engstrom and Friedemann Eisert (not pictured), were honored. Pam Fangohr, Lisa Werner, Julie Vineyard and Martha Oldham were on the luncheon committee. End of the year activities included teacher awards and fun activities.

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Performing “If I had Five Million Dollars” at the Lawrence Schools Foundation Follies, from left, are Judy Roberts, district special education technician and Donna Patton-Bryant, district mental health facilitator. The April 15 event was held at Liberty Hall.

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Fourth-grade teachers at Quail Run School, from left, Alea LaFond, and Terri Durgan, enjoyed the Lawrence Schools Foundation Follies from the balcony at Liberty Hall. This year’s event, held April 15, raised more than $30,000 to help support teacher grants and other district programs.

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Bo Killough, far right, presented a check to Linda Klinker from Cans For the Community, second from left, matching the funds she earned through her efforts in April to raise money for local nonprofit organizations. The check presentation was May 12 at Johnny’s Tavern West.

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Happy campers: Den 1 from Cub Scout Pack 3059 of Lawrence, sponsored by the First Presbyterian Church, and its adult leaders attended Webelos Camp on July 17-19 at Camp Naish in Bonner Springs. Back row, from left, are Bill Lane, Jay Kennedy, Nick Kennedy, Alex Lane, Will Eagleman and Kent Eagleman; front row, Steve Harrington, Avery Harrington, Kalin Remer and Alex Remer. Not pictured are Dave Nigro and Charlie Nigro. Jodi Kennedy submitted the photo.