Kansas forward Chelsea Gardner (15) and Oklahoma guard Whitney Hand (25) struggle for possession of a loose ball during Kansas’ game against Oklahoma Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012, at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Chelsea Gardner (15) loses the ball as she tries to fight through a triple-team during Kansas’ game against Oklahoma Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012, at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Angel Goodrich (3) flips up a shot in the lane after getting tripped up during Kansas’ game against Oklahoma Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012, at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Carolyn Davis (21) fights through a double-team of Oklahoma defenders Whitney Hand, left, and Nicole Griffin for a shot during Kansas’ game against Oklahoma Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012, at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Angel Goodrich (3) watches as she sinks a midcourt shot to end the first half during Kansas’ game against Oklahoma Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012, at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Angel Goodrich (3) heaves up a midcourt shot past Oklahoma guard DaShawn Harden as the buzzer sounds to end the first half during Kansas’ game against Oklahoma Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012, at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Oklahoma guard DaShawn Harden (22) loses the ball after colliding with Kansas guard Angel Goodrich (3) during Kansas’ game against Oklahoma Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012, at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Natalie Knight (42) launches a three over Oklahoma guard Morgan Hook (10) during Kansas’ game against Oklahoma Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012, at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Carolyn Davis (21) puts a shot up over Oklahoma center Nicole Griffin (4) during Kansas’ game against Oklahoma Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012, at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas coach Bonnie Henrickson is upset over a call during Kansas’ game against Oklahoma Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012, at Allen Fieldhouse.

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From left, Chelsea Gardner, Aishah Sutherland and Tory Verdi watch overtime from the bench during Kansas’ game against Oklahoma Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012, at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas fans try to distract Oklahoma guard Whitney Hand as she shoots a free throw late in overtime during Kansas’ game against Oklahoma Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012, at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Monica Engelman, center, applies defensive pressure to Oklahoma guard Whitney Hand (25) as Hand flips the ball to teammate Morgan Hook during Kansas’ game against Oklahoma Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012, at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas assistant coach Tory Verdi reacts to a call during Kansas’ game against Oklahoma Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012, at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Oklahoma forward Kaylon Williams (42) looks for a teammate to pass to during Kansas’ game against Oklahoma Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012, at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Oklahoma guard Sharane Campbell (24) plays keep-away from Kansas guard Angel Goodrich while Morgan Hook (10 ) comes around to get the ball during Kansas’ game against Oklahoma Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012, at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Tania Jackson tries to get the crowd to make some noise during Kansas’ game against Oklahoma Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012, at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard CeCe Harper (24) chases down a loose ball in front of Oklahoma guard Morgan Hook during Kansas’ game against Oklahoma Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012, at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas head coach Bonnie Henrickson reacts to an official’s call during Kansas’ game against Oklahoma Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012, at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas freshman Asia Boyd, left, hugs teammate Monica Engelman as the rest of players celebrate Engelman’s three-point basket that sent the game into overtime during Kansas’ game against Oklahoma Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012, at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Angel Goodrich (3) puts her hands on her head as time runs out in overtime during Kansas’ game against Oklahoma Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012, at Allen Fieldhouse.

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A group of fans watches Kansas’ game against Oklahoma Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012, at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Aishah Sutherland (11) goes past Oklahoma guard Sharane Campbell (24) for a shot during Kansas’ game against Oklahoma Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012, at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Carolyn Davis, left, celebrates with Aishah Sutherland (11) after Sutherland drew a foul against Oklahoma during Kansas’ game against Oklahoma Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012, at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Oklahoma guard Whitney Hand, right, pulls the ball away from Kansas guard Monica Engelman (13) during Kansas’ game against Oklahoma Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012, at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Angel Goodrich (3) loses control of the ball as she goes up for a shot between Oklahoma defenders Aaryn Ellenberg (3) and DaShawn Harden (22) during Kansas’ game against Oklahoma Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012, at Allen Fieldhouse.

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With Oklahoma guard Whitney Hand (25) leaping at her, Kansas guard Monica Engelman launches a three during Kansas’ game against Oklahoma Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012, at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Monica Engelman slices between Oklahoma defenders Sharane Campbell (24) and Kaylon Williams (42) while Jelena Cerina (12) tries to help on defense during Kansas’ game against Oklahoma Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012, at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Aishah Sutherland (11) pulls down a rebound between Oklahoma’s Morgan Hook (10) and Kaylon Williams (42) during Kansas’ game against Oklahoma Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012, at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Angel Goodrich (3) slips around Oklahoma forward Kaylon Williams (42) for a shot during Kansas’ game against Oklahoma Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012, at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Angel Goodrich (3) has her shot rejected by Oklahoma forward Jacqueline Jeffcoat during Kansas’ game against Oklahoma Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012, at Allen Fieldhouse.

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One of the items in the $4.4 million renovation in 2000 of Cedar Crest was a security gate adorned with metal sunflowers at the drive of the governor's mansion. Gov. Sam Brownback and other Republican legislators have come under fire for allegations they violated the state's open meetings act when they allegedly discussed state business at a dinner gathering at Cedar Crest.

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Environmentalists on Tuesday cheered a court ruling that the proposed 895 megawatt coal-burning power plant in southwest Kansas cannot be built until there is a thorough environmental review.

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Workers were just finishing up on Tuesday at the newly-renovated Alderson Auditorium in the Kansas Union.

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Haskell president Chris Redman gave a convocation speech at the university Jan. 31.

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Amy Ash is one of three 2012 Langston Hughes Creative Writing Award winners.

Callista Buchen is one of three 2012 Langston Hughes Creative Award winners.

Tuesday's 60-degree weather led to the unusual January sight of Don Mayberger watering the lawn at his Tennessee Street home. More mild temperatures are expected Wednesday.

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Iris Moulton is one of three 2012 Langston Hughes Creative Writing Award winners.

Kansas University students and members of the Lied Center Student Association, including Mitchell Newton, at left, break out into dance to a string of Elvis songs during a flash mob presentation Tuesday in Brian Staihr’s Introduction to Economics class at Budig Hall. The performance, which lasted about two minutes, occurred with permission and was organized to promote “Elvis Lives,” a musical event scheduled for Thursday at the Lied Center.

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Kansas University students and members of the Lied Center Student Association, including Mitchell Newton, at left, break out into dance to a string of Elvis songs during a flash mob presentation Tuesday in Brian Staihr’s Introduction to Economics class at Budig Hall. The performance, which lasted about two minutes, occurred with permission and was organized to promote “Elvis Lives,” a musical event scheduled for Thursday at the Lied Center.

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The loose diamond left in a Salvation Army kettle at Christmastime has a new life — as the centerpiece of a ring that may soon be someone’s Valentine. Meierotto Midwest Jewelers donated this setting for the diamond and will auction the ring on eBay. Bidding starts Tuesday morning and will go on until Feb. 7, with proceeds benefiting the Salvation Army.

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Fairchild displays a mock warrant, which he says is easy to peruse on an iPad. With the use of certain software, Fairchild can electronically sign the warrant so it can be served.

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Douglas County District Judge Robert Fairchild demonstrates the use of an iPad for receiving and signing warrants from his chambers last week at the Douglas County Judicial and Law Enforcement Center. The iPad is among several pieces of technology that Fairchild says is speeding up the judicial process.

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Cakes available at the Feb. 12 Baldwin City Lumberyard Arts Council will include a checkerboard cake from Sandy Cardens and a heart-shaped Valentine peppermint chocolate cake from Sherry Bowdens. Both women are board members in the Lumberyard Arts Council.

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Lawrence High's Shane Willoughby elevates on Leavenworth's Jerris Funderburke for a basket. Leavenworth hosted the Lions on Tuesday, January 31, 2012.

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Lawrence High's Logan Henrichs scores a bucket in the paint against Leavenworth defenders Dakota Hamelund (44) and Xavier Young (20). Leavenworth hosted the Lions on Tuesday, January 31, 2012.

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Lawrence's Anthony Buffalomeat goes for a block on Leavenworth's Grant Greenberg (23). Leavenworth hosted the Lions on Tuesday, January 31, 2012.

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Lawrence High's Bryce Montes de Oca shoots over Leavenworth's Dakota Hamelund (44). Leavenworth hosted the Lions on Tuesday, January 31, 2012.

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The Lions' Troy Willoughby cuts between Leavenworth defenders Grant Greenberg (23) and Xavier Young (20). Leavenworth hosted the Lions on Tuesday, January 31, 2012.

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Lawrence High's KJ Pritchard, right, drives past the Leavenworth's Preston Padgett. Leavenworth hosted the Lions on Tuesday, January 31, 2012.

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Lawrence's KJ Pritchard shoots over Leavenworth's Cameron Wiggins. Leavenworth hosted the Lions on Tuesday, January 31, 2012.

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Leavenworth's Xavier Young, left, reaches in on the Lions' Shane Willoughby. Leavenworth hosted the Lions on Tuesday, January 31, 2012.

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Lawrence High's Marissa Pope, left, drives past Leavenworth's Rachel Blackburn. Leavenworth hosted the Lions on Tuesday, January 31, 2012.

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Lions sophomore Kionna Coleman tries to control a rebound against Leavenworth's Rashayla Mathis (14). Leavenworth hosted the Lions on Tuesday, January 31, 2012.

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Lawrence High junior Anna Wright gets up against Leavenworth's Taysha Thomas (23). Leavenworth hosted the Lions on Tuesday, January 31, 2012.

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Lawrence High's junior Bri Anderson goes for two. Leavenworth hosted the Lions on Tuesday, January 31, 2012.

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Lawrence High's Anna Wright drives past Braxton Goodwin. Leavenworth hosted the Lions on Tuesday, January 31, 2012.

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The Lions' Kionna Coleman looks for control on a loose ball against Leavenworth's Tashia Jones (23). Leavenworth hosted the Lions on Tuesday, January 31, 2012.

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Lawrence High's Anna Wright looks for teammate as she passes the ball. Leavenworth hosted the Lions on Tuesday, January 31, 2012.

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Lawrence junior Krista Costa fights for position with Leavenworth's Baile Wallingford (30). Leavenworth hosted the Lions on Tuesday, January 31, 2012.

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Lawrence's Monica Howard, left, drives against Leavenworth's Baile Wallingford. Leavenworth hosted the Lions on Tuesday, January 31, 2012.

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Lawrence High's Monica Howard fights for position against Leavenworth defenders Tashia Jones (23), Eryca Paschal (10), and Rachel Blackburn (40). Leavenworth hosted the Lions on Tuesday, January 31, 2012.

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Van Go Jams artist Trianna Elliott, 17, touches up the paint on a container she designed as work ensues Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011, at Van Go Inc., 715 N.J. A proposal that would allow a tax checkoff program for the arts drew no interest before a legislative committee on Monday as lawmakers continued to wrestle with Gov. Sam Brownback's veto of arts funding.

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Bishop Seabury Academy played host to a basketball clinic for the Douglas County Special Olympics on Jan. 14. The event was sponsored by the Bishop Seabury boys and girls varsity basketball teams. Jacquie Krueger and Leslie McCaffrey submitted the photo.