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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 2013
Page
1
Kevin Young describes basketball as a lifelong love guiding his path through several colleges until a Kansas call changed everything. He reflects on how the sport shaped his journey and led him to find a home with the Jayhawks.
Gov Sam Brownback declared Kansas should lead in fighting global slavery at the first Kansas Conference on Slavery and Human Trafficking held Thursday. The remarks highlighted the state’s abolitionist roots and called for action against modern trafficking.
Quote from Tom Kloza, chief oil analyst, about an unexpected early spike in gasoline prices. The average U.S. retail price increased 13 cents over the past two weeks, reflecting quicker than anticipated hikes.
KU students Stephanie and Eric Funk camped overnight at 741 Massachusetts St to snag the Freebirds grand opening offer. The couple won a year’s supply of burritos after a miscount allowed a 26th customer to share the prize. They cited free food and the no dish nights as appeals, while braving cold in blankets and parkas.
The Kansas House approved HB 2023 68 to 56, a measure aimed at limiting union political activity. It would ban automatic paycheck deductions for KNEA and government unions, backing from the Kansas Chamber of Commerce, with Republicans voting for and Democrats opposing. Critics call it an anti teacher act, while supporters say it protects members from political pressure.
City Hall officials broker a tentative deal to scrap a restricted bidding process for a proposed 25 million dollar regional recreation center in northwest Lawrence. The project near Sixth Street and the South Lawrence Trafficway will now follow the standard open bidding process with any qualified contractor eligible to bid. Mayor Bob Schumm says the new plan reflects public input and court guidance, shifting oversight from KU Endowment to the city.
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