Native storytellers challenge Indian stereotypes at KU conference
Ralph Zough and his son Dennis travel nationwide to dispel myths about Native Americans during the Wordcraft Circle conference at Haskell and KU in Lawrence. They emphasize Indigenous contributions and urge viewing Indians as part of society while inviting students to participate in dance and storytelling. The event concludes with a Spring Powwow at Anschutz Pavilion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tepee
Ralph Zough
Kansas University
Kickapoo Nation School
Powhattan
United States
Zough
Dennis Zough
Lawrence
Wordcraft Circle of Native Writers and Storytellers
Haskell Indian Nations University
Zoughs
Tim Abeita
Nakia Sanford
Anschutz Pavilion
Mike Yonen
Journal-World
Plastic Epiphanies opens Card Table Theatre debut at Arts Center
Card Table Theatre Company showcases two plays at the Lawrence Arts Center. Plastic Epiphanies by Will Averill follows a boy from birth to death with rhythm and percussion live on stage. History of Western Civilization uses puppet silliness to depict 2000 years of conflict. Performances are 9 p.m. today, 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. Saturday. Jan Biles reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Card Table Theatre Company
Will Averill
Phannie Davis
Gwethalyn Williams
Kari Jackson
Paul Rosen
Sam Korshin
Jackson
Averill
Europe
United States
Card Table Theatre
Lawrence Arts Center
Ninth
Legislature nears passage of school budget boost
The Senate approved a $50 per pupil increase to base budgets, pushing per student funding to $3,720 for districts. The package, costing over $57 million, adds about $28.4 million in base funding and $20 million in aid for larger districts, plus $6 million for dropout-risk programs and a $3 million grant for at-risk four year olds. The measure follows tax relief actions and awaits House approval and gubernatorial sign-off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toreka
Senate
House
Bill Graves
Graves
Senate Democrats
Tim Shallenburger
ShaukJenburger
Baxter Springs
Tim Huelskamp
R-Fowler
Barbara Lawrence
Richita
Senate Education Committee
House approves Oz incentive plan for Johnson Wyandotte clash
The Kansas House passed an Oz theme park incentive bill 66 to 57, sending it to a conference committee after Senate rejection. Amendments require Wyandotte County repayment if located outside the county and cap incentives at 2,500 acres. The measure envisions star bonds tied to a $585 million park near De Soto and expands Wyandotte’s enterprise zone for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toreka
Johnson County
House
Senate
Johnson
Wyandotte
Wyandotte County
Sunflower Army Ammunition
DeSoto
Family Ties Drive Teen Pro to Success
A talented teenage professional credits family support with her rise. Her father coaches, her sister competes alongside, and faith and hard work shape her path to victory. The close-knit team emphasizes discipline, perseverance, and shared goals across competition and training.
Also Mentioned on This Page
JL Watson
Iwatson
Ijworld.com
New Theater
Aneater
Jan Biles
Jbiles
Iworld.com
America
Kathy Shuck
W. 23Rd Street
23Rd
Iowa
Kathy
Venus Williams
USA
Banon of Gees
Dover Sole Florentine
Pamnesan Chicken
W. 15Th
Orchards Corners
Lawrence.com
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!