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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 2014
Page
1
Lawrence marked the 150th anniversary of Quantrill's Raid in 1863 with a modern QR1863 Twitter reenactment drawing national media attention. The event commemorated Quantrill's assault led by William Quantrill that killed or wounded about 200 and burned most of the town, and noted Lawrence's later rebuilding and flourishing.
Andrew Wiggins, No. 1 2013 high school recruit, announces he will play one season at Kansas. He leads the Jayhawks with 15.5 points per game as the year unfolds amid fan excitement and national attention.
In 2013 Lawrence pursued multiple projects including an $18 million library expansion at Seventh and Vermont with a summer completion target. A seven story apartment at Ninth and New Hampshire led by Doug Compton advanced, as did plans for another seven story building near 11th and Massachusetts. The Marriott Hotel at Ninth and New Hampshire faced height debates but received approval for a five story structure with ground broken in July.
Kansas Board of Regents moves to reconsider a policy that allows firing faculty and staff for improper social media use. Chairman Fred Logan seeks a review group including Andy Tompkins and Ronald Barrett-Gonzalez to propose amendments by April, prompted by public concerns and AAUP input.
A short weather brief notes light snowfall and a cold low of seven degrees. The item provides minimal local weather context and directs readers to LJWorld social media for updates.
Two married same-sex couples, including one from Lawrence, sue the Kansas Department of Revenue in Shawnee County District Court for denying them married filing status on state taxes. Attorney David J. Brown says the suit asks the court to compel the department to follow the law while the Revenue Department maintains it is compliant.
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