Ice Coats County Roads Causing Wrecks and Delays
A sheer coat of ice paralyzed county roadways Wednesday night as cars skidded off highways and emergency responders worked for hours, disrupting travel and services across the area.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 2010
Page
1
Mom sees Josh Selby beyond top ranking at KU
Maeshon Witherspoon, mother of recruit Josh Selby, says her son is more than the No. 1 ranked guard. She describes him as still a “big mama's boy” who desires hugs, while fans focus on his debut with Kansas University men's basketball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josh Selby
Kansas University
Maeshon Witherspoon
Josh
Lawmaker confronts HIV conference over abstinence focus
Kathy Martin, a Kansas state board member from Clay Center, questions the state education department's participation in an HIV AIDS conference. She argues the conference promotes safe sex rather than abstinence only. The article also notes Red Dog's Dog Days volunteering at Lawrence's ninth annual Jingle Bell Jog downtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathy Martin
State Board of Education
Clay Center
Kansas Department of Education
Lawrence
Regents approve stricter admission standards for state universities
The Kansas Board of Regents granted unanimous approval to higher admission standards for public universities including Kansas University. The changes, effective in four years, require a pre college or Kansas Scholars curriculum with at least a 2.0 GPA, plus an ACT of 21 or SAT 980 or top third class rank. The plan raises the floor with a tougher math path and aims to better prepare students for success.
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Richard Gwin
Journal-World Photo
Richard Bors
Kansas University
Chicago
Wescoe Hall
Kansas Board of Regents
Topera
Regents
Gary Sherrer
Regents University
Kansas Scholars
Bernadette Gray- Little
Alvamar Finds Buyer For Two Lawrence Golf Courses
Alvamar Inc plans to sell its two 18 hole Lawrence golf courses in a deal pitched at 6.5 million dollars. Chairman Bob Johnson says a letter of intent exists and a sale contract is under second draft with closing hoped by year end. The package includes 27,000 square foot clubhouse restaurant bar grill pro shop and related sites. Public and private course features described along with maintenance facilities and pool access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvamar
Lawrence
Bob Johnson
Alvamar Inc
Western
Johnson
State Board limits statewide anti-bullying mandate
The Kansas State Board of Education rejected a statewide anti-bullying curriculum requirement. It approved measures to raise awareness and combat bullying but left districts free to choose their own approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
State Board of Education
Janet Waugh
Kansas City
Tricts
Census shows Lawrence differs from county neighbors in many measures
City reporter Chad Lawhorn notes that Douglas County's Lawrence stands out in income, housing, age, and renter share based on American Community Survey data. Baldwin City leads median income. Lawrence has high mortgage burden, renters dominate, and youngest median age. Data covers 2005–2009.
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Lawrence
Douglas County
Baldwin City
Eudora
Lecompton
U.S. Census Bureau
American Community Survey
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Clawhorn
Census.gov
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Baldwin Bucks
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