Jayhawks roll to big win over Cougars at Allen Fieldhouse
Inside KU women closely rout SIU Edwardsville as Angel Goodrich and Marisha Brown shine in a dominant Sunday game at Allen Fieldhouse. Edwardsville struggled on both ends while Kansas built a commanding lead early and never relented.
Cassel Leads Chiefs Past Rams After Emergency Appendectomy
Matt Cassel returned from an emergency appendectomy to start and steer the Kansas City Chiefs to a 27-13 win over the St. Louis Rams in Missouri. The victory places KC atop the AFC West, one game ahead of the Chargers.
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Coming Tuesday Gift to Charity Promoted Over Personal Hoards
Some readers prefer charitable gifts over material items as a wiser present. The note suggests giving to charity instead of buying knickknacks or socks. It frames the idea as a thoughtful alternative for informed givers.
Lifelong pilot Leftwich keeps flying at 93
McLouth resident Jack Leftwich known as Lefty learned to fly young after a midair collision that injured others but left him with only a scalp scar. He flew for Pan Am in World War II and continued a long aviation career, still taking his ultralight from his personal airstrip on summer days.
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KU Medical School Seeks Donors For Education
Kansas University School of Medicine fosters medical learning through body donations. Dr. Dale Abrahamson notes 1 to 200 donations yearly, with a bequeathing form and donor card for families to honor wishes. Some conditions disqualify donations, including embalming, amputation, autopsy, communicable disease, obesity, or emaciation. For details, visit kumc edu anatomy willed body program or call 913 588 2735. The photo shows cremains buried at Oak Hill Cemetery for the 2010 year, with about a dozen interred six weeks ago.
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Holiday travel boost seen nationwide and at KCI
Kansas AAA and Kansas City International Airport report increased travel for the holidays. Nationally 92.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more Dec 23 to Jan 2, up 3.1 percent from last year. Air travel firm, airports crowded, guidance offered for smoother trips.
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Longtime Tonganoxie school board member retires in June
Mildred McMillen, 83, will end her 27 1/2 year public service on the Tonganoxie school board when her current term concludes in June. She previously served on the Kansas State Board of Education in 1986, left after her husband’s illness, and rejoined the local board in 2007. She cites health and a desire for younger leadership, stressing focus on kids and urging a constructive attitude for aspiring board members.
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