Withey Eyes KU Career Block Record Challenge
Jeff Withey sits on 233 career blocks after nine against Temple and needs 26 more to top Greg Ostertag’s 258. With 18 games left he must average 1.44 blocks per game to break the record, while currently averaging 5.23 blocks per game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Withey
Temple
Greg Ostertag
Withey
Ostertag
Question line for contact via phone or email
A brief instruction lists contact options for inquiries: call 832 7297 or email soundoff at ljworld com. This note directs readers to reach out with questions or comments through the provided phone number or email address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ljworld.com
Health care flu vaccine debate on Massachusetts Street
On the Street asks pedestrians on Massachusetts Street if health care workers should be required to get flu vaccines. Heather Eastlund of Kansas University supports the policy, while others oppose, citing personal choice and workplace safety considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heather Eastlund
Kansas University
Lawrence
Intruders target Lawrence apartment. knife used in theft
A Lawrence man reported two intruders robbed his Murphy Drive apartment Sunday night, one armed with a knife, stealing a video game system and cash valued over 1000 dollars. The resident alerted another occupant, then chased suspects outside, loss of sight in the dark. Police seek suspects. call 785-832-7509 or 843 TIPS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Murphy Drive
Kim Murphree
Lawrence couples welcome a girl by Tuesday
AU and Niquita Davis and Michael Beal of Lawrence welcome a girl born Tuesday. Derek and Jacqueline Bailey of Lawrence announce a daughter born Tuesday. Laura Hoffman and DeMaris Patton of Lawrence announce a daughter born Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niquita Davis
Michael Beal
Lawrence
Derek and
Jacqueline Bailey
Laura Hoffman
DeMaris Patton
Wichita clinic of slain abortion doctor aims to reopen
The former George Tiller clinic in Wichita is being remodeled to meet Kansas Health Department rules as anti‑abortion activists press for rezoning to block the opening of the Trust Women Foundation operated center. Trust Women says it will offer comprehensive obstetrics and gynecological services once licensed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WicHita
George Tiller
Kansas
Trust Women Foundation Inc
Julie Burkhart
Trust Women
Local Planning Commission
Kansans For Life
David Gittrich
Robert Eye
Topeka
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Sedgwick
Eye
Gittrich
Tiller
Roberts Balks Hagel Nomination for Defense Secretary
Sen. Pat Roberts of Kansas refuses to back Barack Obama’s pick Chuck Hagel for defense secretary citing foreign policy and security differences. He notes Hagel’s Middle East views and Iran stance as troubling despite their long friendship and Hagel’s military service. Moran also signals caution awaiting Senate hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Hagel
Secretary of Defense
Osace City
Kansas
Pat Roberts
Barack Obama
Nebraska
Chuck Hagel
Department of Defense
Obama
Leon Panetta
U.S. Senate
Chuck
Osage City
Ese
Pussy Moran
Moran
Washington
Iran
Afghanistan
Ing
Senate Intelligence Committee
Middle East
Senate
Panetta
Conservatives push overhaul of Kansas ethics watchdog agency
Conservative Republicans in Kansas press for changes to the Governance Ethics Commission this year including stripping enforcement duties and imposing term limits. Executive Director Carol Williams warns of proposals to let county prosecutors and the attorney general pursue fines, while Senate and House leaders signal potential appointments shifts as conservatives gain sway. The panel’s past actions, including a $45,000 2007 fine, frame debates on independence and enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pera
Kansas Ethics Commission
Carol Williams
Commission
Attorney General’s Office
House Elections Committee
Scott Schwab
Schwab
Associated Press
House
Senate
GOP
Ethics Commission
Senate Ethics and Elections Committee
Dennis Pyle
Hiawatha
Sam Brownback
Susan Wagle
Wichita
Ray Merrick
Stilwell
Kris Kobach
Derek Schmidt
Kansas Supreme Court
Lawton Nuss
Williams
Joan Finney
Kansans For Life
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Adam Strunk
Massachusetts
Allen Eastlund
Jered Banister
Amber Hansen
Oemy
LAW Enforcement
Brian Keith Bruno
Bruno
North Oak Street
Ottawa
Adam Weingartner
Ottawa Police Department
Franklin County
Lawrence Marketplace
Israel
Sen Terrwy
Tire Town Inc
Cordovan
Goodyear Hercules
KUMHO
the Town
Shawnee
Midland Drive
Leavenworth
ST Trfwy
Cotton-O’neil Clinical Research Center
Stormont-Vail Behavioral Health
Cotton-O’neil
Stormont-Vail HealthCarestormontvail.org