Leaper Williams Shares Jayhawks Football Insight and Spirit
Todd Williams known as Leaper, KU equipment manager, keeps high spirits after Kansas football finished 2015 without a win. With 45 years in KU athletics, he remains optimistic about next season, while his family’s Williams Education Fund and prominent KU ties trace back generations.
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Only in Lawrence feature seeks unsung local stars
A Monday feature spotlights behind the scenes stars and unsung heroes who give Lawrence its character. Readers may suggest candidates by emailing news ljworld.com with Only in Lawrence in the subject line.
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Local sports devotee recalls Chiefs and KU teams memory
The quote highlights a man who knew everyone connected with the Kansas City Chiefs, the Kansas City Athletics, and KU sports. He could even name every member of the 1968 Orange Bowl squad, showing deep passion for athletics. In 1970 he approached KU football equipment manager Ray Coughenour to discuss his interests.
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Lighting the season at Lawrence Hanukkah celebration
Jason Divad rides a unicycle as Rabbi Zalman Tiechtel readies a gathered crowd for the menorah lighting at the Lawrence Arts Center on 940 New Hampshire St. Lawrence resident Neil Salkind lit the first candle to begin the eight day Hanukkah celebration on Sunday evening.
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Sunny and Wild Highs and Lows Forecast for Today
The forecast lists a high near 57 and a low around 33 with a sunny to mild day. Regional page 8A notes business, classifieds, comics, and deaths sections accompany today’s edition.
Town hall on jail expansion and mental health center updates
Douglas County officials host a town hall tonight to relay progress on jail expansion and a crisis intervention center. County Administrator Craig Weinang says the team from Huskey & Associates KU Bert Nash and Sheriff McGovern’s Office will outline conclusions and schedules for crisis training and the crisis center, sparked by near capacity jail populations and a shift toward community mental health services.
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Lawrence school board mulls superintendent search firm
At a special meeting the Lawrence school board will review the process for hiring a new superintendent and decide whether to spend about 30000 to employ a search firm. David Cunningham will present a summary of 16 essential steps including whether to hire an outside firm vs internal district staff. Rick Doll recently announced he will step down, per district officials.
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Lawrence Chamber Backs Job Boost From Local Efforts
The Lawrence chamber of commerce credits its initiatives to attract new companies for creating 484 jobs this year. The announcement highlights a strong local economy and expanding opportunities for residents in the area.
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