Overnight weather for January 29, 2010

The forecast for Saturday, January 30 calls for a high of 26 and a low of 6.

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Lawrence police cite clerical errors as reason for racial profiling complaints

Lawrence police blame clerical errors on two complaints of race-based traffic stops reported to the agency in 2009, according to public reports released by the agency.

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Eudora schools face budget struggle

Eudora schools are facing challenges as they attempt to balance the budget this year in the face of a $355M funding cut.

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Roeder convicted of murder

A jury convicted Scott Roeder of first-degree murder Friday in the killing of George Tiller.

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KU basketball makes trip to Manhattan for physical marquee showdown

Forget being just the fight for the state of Kansas' crown: Saturday's Sunflower Showdown might be the nation's marquee game.

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Students celebrate, study Kansas history

Elementary students spent Kansas' birthday by exploring the state's history as part of a social studies project.

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Parents create Save Our Schools exhibit

Parents worried about school closures have created an exhibit of art dedicated to saving Lawrence's neighborhood schools.

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Free State girls advance to tourney final

The Free State girls topped Highland Park, 48-36, in the second round of the Firebird Winter Classic to advance to Saturday's final.

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Seabury tops Veritas in comeback fashion

Bishop Seabury stormed back from behind to defeat Veritas Christian on Friday.

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LHS girls lose to Washburn Rural

The LHS girls dropped a Friday matchup to Washburn Rural in the Capital City Classic.

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Firebirds drop one at Olathe East

The Free State boys traveled to Olathe East and emerged on the losing end, 52-31.

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KU runners find success at home meet

Kansas University track and field had a good day Friday at a home event.

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Kidcast: Audrianna Gutierrez

Kidcast: Audrianna Gutierrez

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Living with diabetes

Diabetes is a growing epidemic that is tied directly to America's increasing waistline. Lawrence resident Ginny Conard lost more than 60 pounds to better control her diabetes.

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Kansas Day celebrated with song and a baking lesson

Second-graders at Broken Arrow Elementary School went back to pioneer times to celebrate the state's 149th birthday. The students dressed up for the occasion, and then went to work churning butter and baking bread.

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Ministries raising money for upgrades

Members of the Ecumenical Christian Ministries on the Kansas University campus explain the various programs available. The ECM is currently halfway through its campaign to raise money to improve and update its building.

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Commuter Forecast for Jan. 29, 2010

Exercise caution on this evening's drive, as some of the area's roads show partial snowpack.

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6 Weather Afternoon Forecast for Jan. 29, 2010

Winds and clouds decrease tonight, with mostly sunny skies returning Saturday, but highs only in the middle to upper 20s.

Published on January 29, 2010

6 Weather Morning Forecast for Jan. 29, 2010

Expect mostly cloudy skies, with highs in the lower 20s and the best chances for snow this morning and only slight chances this afternoon. About 1" of additional snow is possible across the area, with the higher amounts to the south.

Published on January 29, 2010

Ballet Folklórico at the Lied Center, part 3

Simultaneously honoring and recounting the histories of Mexico’s ancient civilizations and indigenous cultures, Ballet Folklórico de México is the preeminent folkloric music and dance company in the genre. The troupe performed at the Lied Center Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010.

Published on January 29, 2010

Ballet Folklórico at the Lied Center, part 2

Simultaneously honoring and recounting the histories of Mexico’s ancient civilizations and indigenous cultures, Ballet Folklórico de México is the preeminent folkloric music and dance company in the genre. The troupe performed at the Lied Center Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010.

Published on January 29, 2010

Ballet Folklórico at the Lied Center, part 1

Simultaneously honoring and recounting the histories of Mexico’s ancient civilizations and indigenous cultures, Ballet Folklórico de México is the preeminent folkloric music and dance company in the genre. The troupe performed at the Lied Center Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010.

Published on January 29, 2010

Commuter Forecast for January 29, 2010

We have some areas of snow and temperatures in the single digits this morning, but most of the roads in the Lawrence-Topeka area are clear.

Published on January 29, 2010

GameDay Cram Session: Kansas State

KUSports.com online editor Jesse Newell and Journal-World sports editor Tom Keegan take a look at what to expect from the Kansas basketball team's matchup against Kansas State.

Published on January 29, 2010