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Photos for February 1, 2012
A wreath stands where 5-year-old Cainan Shutt of Eudora died in April in an accident on Kansas Highway 10 east of Lawrence. A white cross for Ryan Pittman, 24, also killed in that crash, sits next to the highway. Carie Lawrence, the grandmother of 5-year-old Cainan Shutt, urged legislators on Wednesday to approve a bill that would double fines on the highway.
William Elliott Whitmore
Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor makes a moves to the bucket past Oklahoma forward Andrew Fitzgerald during the second half on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas guard Travis Releford comes down from a dunk during the second half on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas big men Jeff Withey (5) and Thomas Robinson get airborne as they celebrate a Jayhawk run against Oklahoma during the second half on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse. At left is KU guard Tyshawn Taylor.
A handful of colorful Kansas fans seek the attention of the TV cameras during the second half on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas forward Thomas Robinson pulls center Jeff Withey in for a hug after Withey converted a bucket off a foul during the second half on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas players Thomas Robinson (0) and Elijah Johnson (15) raise up the fieldhouse during a run by the Jayhawks in the second half on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas center Jeff Withey and Oklahoma forward Andrew Fitzgerald vie for a lobbed pass inside during the second half on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas forward Thomas Robinson soars in for a dunk against the Oklahoma defense during the second half on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas center Jeff Withey watches as forward Thomas Robinson pulls back for a dunk against Oklahoma during the second half on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
A Kansas fan raises her fists as the Jayhawks close out the win over Oklahoma on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor looks to drive around Oklahoma forward Romero Osby during the first half on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas guard Travis Releford tries to dissuade an official from calling a technical foul against teammate Thomas Robinson during the first half on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse. At right is Conner Teahan.
Kansas forward Thomas Robinson delivers a dunk past Oklahoma forward Andrew Fitzgerald during the first half on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor splits Oklahoma defenders Cameron Clark, left, and Romero Osby for a bucket during the first half on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas guard Elijah Johnson loses control as he is fouled by Oklahoma guard Cameron Clark during the first half on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas forward Thomas Robinson celebrates a Jayhawk run against Oklahoma as Sooners' forward Romero Osby heads to the bench during the second half on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas center Jeff Withey rejects a shot by Oklahoma forward Andrew Fitzgerald during the second half on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Oklahoma head coach Lon Kruger pleads with an official during the first half on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas head coach Bill Self yells at an official during the first half on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor wipes his face after a stretch of sloppy play by the Jayhawks during the first half on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
The Kansas guards stretch out prior to tipoff against Oklahoma on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Overland Park police officer Mark Vargo, a member of the Overland Park Bomb Squad, controls a robot designed for handling and observing potentially explosive devices back onto the team’s truck Wednesday after a demonstration outside Allen Fieldhouse. The bomb squad unit in Overland Park has been in operation since the ’70s.
Kansas football coach Charlie Weis discusses his recruiting class during a press conference Wednesday at the Anderson Family Football Complex.
A cardboard airplane is launched Wednesday off the roof of the Lawrence Arts Center, 940 N.H., in preparation for On Screen Offspring, a series of one-act plays written and directed by area filmmakers. The series begins Friday. The artwork by Juniper Tangpuz will be used for a set piece in the play “Take-offs and Landings,” which was written and directed by Misti Boland.
Kansas football coach Charlie Weis talked to media members Wednesday about his first signing class at KU.
Kansas football coach Charlie Weis talked to the media on Wednesday about his first recruiting class at KU.
Timothy Baxter
Ali Shutt (left) and Carie Lawrence speak with legislators on Wednesday after a hearing before the Senate Transportation Committee on a bill that would designate highway safety corridors and double fines on those roads. Transportation officials say they want to make Kansas Highway 10 a safety corridor. Last April, 5-year-old Cainan Shutt was killed in an accident where a vehicle crossed over the median and struck the van he was riding in. His mother, Ali, and grandmother, Carie, attended the committee hearing.
Tight end Jordan Smith, right, has signed with the Kansas football team and coach Charlie Weis, left.
Free State's Blake Winslow (11) slips past two defenders to score during Tuesday's game in Overland Park. Free State defeated Shawnee Mission West, 56-50.
Free State's Brett Frantz (15) goes up for a reverse but was denied by Shawnee Mission West's Dalton Rose (41) during Tuesday's game in Overland Park.
Free State's Brett Frantz, left, and Kyle McFarland, right, go up to block Shawnee Mission West's Dalton Rose during Tuesday's game in Overland Park.
Free State guard Shawn Knighton goes up for two during Tuesday's game in Overland Park. Free State defeated Shawnee Mission West, 56-50.
Free State senior guard Tyler Self tries to get past a defender as the Free State boys went against Shawnee Mission West on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, in Overland Park. Free State defeated SMW, 56-50.
Free State's Kennedy Kirkpatrick (11) shifts the ball during Tuesday's game at Overland Park.
Free State's Scout Wiebe, right, battles for the rebound during Tuesday's game in Overland Park. Free State defeated SMW, 51-43.
Abbey Casady, right, looks around a West defender as the Free State girls went against Shawnee Mission West on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012 in Overland Park. Free State defeated SMW, 51-43.
Chelsea Casady (32) goes up for a rebound as the Free State girls went against Shawnee Mission West on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, in Overland Park. Free State defeated SMW, 51-43.
Lynn Robinson (14) goes up for two during Tuesday's game in Overland Park. Free State defeated SMW, 51-43.
A'Liyah Rogers, left, goes for the ball late in the fourth quarter on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, in Overland Park. Free State defeated SMW, 51-43.
Patty Coffman does some yard work and basks in Wednesday’s unseasonal warmth at her home on North Seventh Street. Today is also expected to reach into the 60s.
Sarah Young was crowned champion of last year's Dueling Divas contest, benefiting Theatre Lawrence.
Last year's Dueling Divas event raised $15,500 for Theatre Lawrence. Online voting is underway for this year's event, held Friday at Theatre Lawrence, 1501 N.H.
Eighteen members of the New Generation Society of Lawrence and four guests visited the Blue Jacket Vineyard and Winery near Eudora on Aug. 31, 2011. Pep Solberg-Selvan, owner and manager, conducted a tour and discussed the history of the winery. A wine tasting followed the tour. Don Sneegas submitted the photo.
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