Kansas forward Bunny Williams (5) splits a double team of Nicole Blaskowsky, left, and Anna Prins (55) to get a shot off under the basket during Kansas' game against Iowa State, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Carolyn Davis (21) shoots over Anna Prins (55)during Kansas' game against Iowa State, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Natalie Knight shoots a jumper over Anna Prins (55) during Kansas' game against Iowa State, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Angel Goodrich (3) splits defenders Nicole Blaskowsky, left, and Chelsea Poppens (33) while driving to the basket during Kansas' game against Iowa State, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Markisha Hawkins cheers from the bench after teammate Angel Goodrich hit a three to send the game into overtime during Kansas' game against Iowa State, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Angel Goodrich (3) lets a three-pointer fly over the outstretched arm of Brynn Williamson (22) during Kansas' game against Iowa State, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Bunny Williams picks up teammate Angel Goodrich while Lamaria Cole lets out a scream as Kansas players celebrate their overtime victory against Iowa State Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013 at Allen Fieldhouse. Goodrich hit a three-pointer to send the game into overtime.

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Lawrence High's Garrett Girard holds Blue Valley Southwest's Ben Harmon to keep Harmon from escaping out of bounds during their wrestling match in the 126-pound weight class, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, at LHS.

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A rain garden at the Lewis and Clark Boathouse and Nature Center in St. Charles, Mo., is pictured. Rain gardens are designed to help with stormwater management in urban settings while also being aesthetically pleasing. On Feb. 9, the Missouri Prairie Foundation/Grow Native! is presenting “Native Landscaping and Rain Gardens” at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds Building No. 1, 2110 Harper St.

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Kansas Highway Patrol troopers respond Wednesday evening to a two-vehicle injury accident at 5112 Chieftain Road, or U.S. Highway 24, in southern Leavenworth County.

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Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg, 2009-2012 Poet Laureate of Kansas

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Degan Kaczor, 11, holds a ferret at Pet World while reading a book on training ferrets Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. Kaczor is a Master Volunteer at Pet World and volunteers at the store once a week.

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Abraham Orr was one of 25 Kansas inmates denied a pardon by Gov. Sam Brownback in 2012.

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Lawrence High guard Justin Roberts ducks under the outstretched arm of Leavenworth defender Grant Lang for a bucket during the second half on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013 at Lawrence High School.

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State Reps. Gene Suellentrop, R-Wichita, and Marvin Kleeb, R-Overland Park, talk Wednesday after preliminary passage of a bill that unions said would restrict their ability to participate in the political process. Kleeb carried the bill in the House. A final vote is scheduled on the measure is scheduled for Thursday.

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Free State junior Scout Wiebe (22) steals the ball away from Marleah Campbell during Free State's game against Shawnee Mission West, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013 at FSHS.

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Lawrence High forward Kionna Coleman (33) looks to the officials as Leavenworth forward Rachel Blackburn celebrates a foul against the Lions during the first half on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013, at LHS. The Lions girls lost, 65-33.

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Lawrence High guard Justin Roberts ducks under the outstretched arm of Leavenworth defender Grant Lang for a bucket during the second half on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013 at Lawrence High School.

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Free State junior Khadre Lane (25) drives to the hoop while teammate Cody Scott (23) shields Shawnee Mission West defender Dalton Rose on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013, at FSHS. Lane scored seven points as the Firebirds won, 44-37.

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Cora McDaniel, 4 weeks, takes a nap while visiting friends in Lawrence. Cora is the daughter of Erin and Ben McDaniel, of Newton and formerly of Lawrence.