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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 2011
Page
1
The Wolverines battled hard against a flawless Kansas squad, but KU ran out the clock for a 67 to 60 win Sunday. Jayhawks preserve their unbeaten record and claim control in the final stretch.
The Kansas City Chiefs ended their season with a 30-7 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, despite holding home-field advantage. The defeat closes an uneven campaign as KC exits the playoffs.
Veterinarians and animal advocates form Fix Our Friends to provide financial help to low income pet owners for spaying and neutering procedures. The group aims to reduce unwanted litters and improve animal welfare.
Frank Harwood of the Lawrence school district praises the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Event as part of a week of activities around town honoring the civil rights leader. The event showcases how schools support the community in MLK spirit.
Reporters plan to cover Kansas governor elect Sam Brownback at the inauguration next Tuesday. The event will mark Brownback's transition to office with ceremonies and remarks from state leaders and dignitaries.
Lawrence private schools brace for growth as public schools convert junior highs to middle schools scanning grades six through eight. St. John Catholic School head Pat Newton notes added grades and renovations to fit the shift while district officials stress expanding middle school programs for public students and parental choice. Community Catholic leaders weigh in on impacts.
The National Weather Service upgraded a winter storm watch to a winter weather advisory for Douglas County and nearby areas with up to eight inches of snow possible by tonight. City crews cleared an inch of snow overnight and began round the clock efforts. Lawrence residents must remove snow and ice from sidewalks within 48 hours. Temperatures will drop to the low 20s today and teens by Tuesday.
Lawrence school board faces potential 1.5 to 5 million dollars in new-year cuts. A task force of business leaders educators and political figures is finishing months of data analysis toward a “close and consolidate five-year plan” for elementary schools. The board will receive the report by February to discuss possible closure of one or two schools and build broader community buy-in. Rick Doll says the group adds broad representation to build ownership and confidence in recommendations.
Lawrence CVB promotes downtown attractions to boost youth sports tourism after the Jayhawker Classic at KU. Coaches Matt O Keefe and Alan Wilson praise Lawrence facilities and nearby hot spots, with 4500 expected for the USSSA Winter Basketball National Tournament March 18 to 20.
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