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KU honors alumni for serving others
By Erin Castaneda
May 17, 2008
Whether by writing or healing, two Kansas University alumni decided early to dedicate their lives to helping understand and serve others.
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Climbing up one hill to walk down another
Student fought poor education and addiction to earn social work degree
By Jonathan Kealing, May 16, 2008
Bill OK’d to improve state pay
By Scott Rothschild, May 17, 2008
‘Strange’ ID theft case has local ties
By Mike Belt, May 17, 2008
Beloved, talented parrot goes missing
By Erin Castaneda, May 17, 2008
Calif. man convicted in two rape cases
By Janet Reid, May 17, 2008
Fifth-grader a chess champ
By Erin Castaneda, May 17, 2008
Sloan: Every Kansan should have access to broadband
By Mark Fagan, May 17, 2008
Rash of vandalism occurs throughout city
By Erin Castaneda, May 17, 2008
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Senior services to host spouse presentation
May 17, 2008
Douglas County Senior Services will host a presentation about nursing home placement for spouses May 19.
‘Pint for Pint’ blood drive set for Thursday
May 17, 2008
The Community Blood Center is hosting the annual “Pint for Pint” blood drive Thursday at all Community Blood Center locations.
Lake to close for herbicide treatment
May 17, 2008
Lone Star Lake will be closed Monday through Wednesday to all fishing and swimming activities while a herbicide is applied to some submerged vegetation.
Lecture to address worldwide health care
May 17, 2008
Kansas Health Care For All is sponsoring a lecture, “Achieving a High Performing Health Care System: Applying Lessons from Other Countries to United States Health Care.”
ECKAN to distribute food next week
May 17, 2008
ECKAN, which serves low-income residents, will distribute food to those who have previously signed up for commodities from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at the East Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 E. 15th St., and from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Eudora City Hall.
Cemetery customers eligible for refunds
May 17, 2008
Lawrence Memorial Park customers recently received notice from the state that refunds are available for people who did not receive merchandise.
6News video: Calif. man found guilty in 1990s rapes
May 16, 2008
A cold case is solved as a jury convicts a serial rapist of crimes committed more than a decade ago.
6News video: Police seek vandals
May 16, 2008
Lawrence police are searching for suspects responsible for more than 60 incidents of vandalism overnight.
6News video: Bird blows away
May 16, 2008
Most people see parrots as just a pet, but Andrew Dobson says his missing parrot Tui was much more than that.
6News video: Art Car Cruise shows off parade entries
May 16, 2008
A unique Lawrence tradition will return to the streets tomorrow, but many of the entries for the Art Tougeau parade were out and about today.
6News video: Local student wins national chess trophy
May 16, 2008
A Quail Run fifth grader has proved his chess moves are worthy of a championship.
6News video: Cyclists want to improve city’s bike-friendliness
May 16, 2008
Lawrence is one of only 84 communities across America recognized as a bike-friendly community. Now local bicycle enthusiasts are trying to step things up a notch.
Victim of shooting in serious condition
J-W Staff Reports
May 16, 2008
The man who was shot early Wednesday morning and entered the Kwik Shop at 3440 W. Sixth St. to ask for an ambulance to be called is in serious condition at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
LJWorld.com honored with EPpy award
J-W Staff Reports
May 16, 2008
The Journal-World’s Web site — LJWorld.com — has been singled out with an international award.
Hearing date set for stabbing suspect
J-W Staff Reports
May 16, 2008
A preliminary hearing will be conducted June 5 for a Lawrence man accused of stabbing a man last week at a downtown homeless shelter.
More concerts could be in store
By Chad Lawhorn
May 16, 2008
Strike up the next band. The promoter for Wednesday evening’s Wilco concert said he was ecstatic with how the event fit into downtown Lawrence, and he hopes to do three to four a year at the site near Ninth and New Hampshire streets.
Battery on Mass. St. targets 58-year-old
J-W Staff Reports
May 16, 2008
A 58-year-old Lawrence woman was the victim of a battery by a 16-year-old Lawrence girl about 2 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Eighth and Massachusetts streets.
Trial set in battery, kidnapping case
By Mike Belt
May 16, 2008
A man charged with kidnapping and injuring his former girlfriend will be tried Oct. 27 in Douglas County District Court. During a hearing Thursday morning, Judge Robert Fairchild also directed that the suspect, Matthew Jaeger, continue to wear a GPS monitoring device while free on bond.
Defense in rape trial questions DNA tests
J-W Staff Reports
May 16, 2008
A DNA expert testified in a Douglas County rape trial Thursday that the suspect was wrongly identified.
Baker University graduation Sunday
J-W Staff Reports
May 16, 2008
Baker University’s graduation ceremonies begin with a baccalaureate service 9:30 a.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church, 704 Eighth St. in Baldwin City.
Students dress ‘crazy’ to show support for classmate
By Shawn Linenberger
May 16, 2008
Seth Van Nostrand wasn’t able to attend the third annual Crazy Dress Day at McLouth Elementary School on Thursday. However, fellow third-graders and other MES students did their best to make Seth feel as though he were there.
KU gets $10M research grant
US Department of Education awards money to early childhood center
By Scott Rothschild
May 16, 2008
Kansas University on Thursday received a $10 million grant to help children get ready to read before they enter kindergarten. “Learning to read is one of the most important skills children need for success in later life,” said Charles Greenwood, who with Judith Carta received the U.S. Department of Education grant.
Proposed tuition increases revealed
By Jonathan Kealing
May 16, 2008
For the first time, Kansas University tuition and required fees next year could cost at least $7,000 for every student. In proposing new tuition rates to the Kansas Board of Regents on Thursday, KU requested an 8.4 percent increase to its compact tuition rate — the rate paid by the incoming freshman class — and a 6 percent increase to all noncompact tuition rates.
Free boating safety class offered
J-W Staff Reports
May 16, 2008
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will offer a one-day boating safety class to boat owners on Saturday.
Bike paths proposed at Wells Overlook
By Mike Belt
May 16, 2008
Andrew McKee had been searching for a good site to build mountain bike trails when the observation tower on top of Wells Overlook Park beckoned in the distance. “I’ve been kicking it around in the back of my head for about a year,” the Kansas University junior from Lawrence said. “It was just a matter of trying to find the right place.”

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