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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 2011
Page
1
Kansas University forwards Marcus and Markieff Morris announced on Thursday they signed with an agent and will forgo their senior seasons to enter the NBA draft. Their decision ends KU’s planned team plans for the 2010 season and confirms both players will pursue professional careers.
Lawrence native Alan Mulally earns a spot in the Kansas Business Hall of Fame at Emporia State University for steering Ford Motor Co toward financial stability and renewed growth.
President Obama said progress was made in budget talks with House Speaker Boehner and Senate Majority Leader Reid, but no agreement emerged as the deadline to avert a government shutdown arrived.
Lawrence residents hear from the next mayoral candidate about his plans for the city as the Downtown Farmers Market opens this Saturday in the 800 block of New Hampshire. Coordinator Tom Buller notes market expectations on opening day.
Students recreated a Mario Kart inspired race event in the parking lot of the Kansas University Visitors Center on Daisy Hill at 1502 Iowa. The Thursday event featured crews racing themed carts based on the popular video game series.
National Park Service faces a shutdown if Congress does not reach a budget deal by midnight, closing 394 parks and sites including Brown v. Board of Education NHS. 17,000 workers would be furloughed. visitors would be sent away. agency website and most nonessential functions would halt. Some services like air traffic control and emergency response would continue. Kansas officials offered cautious comments as grants and aid may be delayed while state transportation keeps projects funded.
Kansas officials said minuscule radiation from Japan's Fukushima plant was detected in the state but posed no health risk. Lt. Gov. Colyer and Secretary Moser emphasized the levels are a tiny meter blip, with federal and state agencies monitoring and assuring Kansans food safety and continued environmental checks. Potassium iodide was advised against unless near an incident.
The Merc at 901 Iowa will stop offering plastic bags by Earth Day April 22 after a shopper survey. Paper bags made of recycled fiber will remain available, and cardboard boxes near checkout can be used. The store also notes a 9 cent discount for customers who bring reusable bags and cites ocean pollution figures from UN and Ocean Conservancy reports.
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