Kansas football 2009 schedule includes Missouri game
Kansas University will play Missouri at Arrowhead Stadium on November 28, and the game will not be included in the season ticket package. Home games list Northern Colorado September 5 Duke September 19 Southern Mississippi September 26 Iowa State October 10 Oklahoma October 24 Nebraska November 14.
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Sound Off Caller Line Instructions
A public notice explains how to submit a question for Sound Off by calling the designated number 832-7297 and leaving a spoken message after the prompt. The feature invites reader participation through an automated recording guiding the process.
City budget cuts targeted at local services urged
Marcia Fisher of Lawrence objects to proposed city budget reductions affecting community amenities. She cites the wading pool and Prairie Park Nature Center as examples of cherished services that should not be reduced. The Merc 901 Iowa reports residents' concerns as budget discussions proceed.
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Marcia Fisher
Lawrence
Prairie Park Nature Center
Sebelius says GOP delays budget cuts debate in Kansas
Governor Kathleen Sebelius, a Democrat, criticized House Republican leaders for delaying debate on proposed budget cuts as Kansas faces a worsening revenue picture with a current-year deficit of 186 million and a potential near 1 billion shortfall in the 2010 fiscal year. House Speaker Mike ONeal defended speed, saying the bill was produced in one day after Senate action, while Sebelius backs targeted cuts over broad across-the-board cuts.
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Appropriations Committee
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O’neal
Kansas Turnpike Authority Likely to Be Abolished
Kansas lawmakers consider dissolving the Turnpike Authority and folding its powers into the state Department of Transportation. House Bill 2178, authored by Rep. Bill Feuerborn, cites a $186 million deficit that could reach $1 billion and views toll revenue as a potential state income source. The five member board oversees operations and debt, with no immediate comment from authority officials pending review.
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D-Garnett
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Stair runner Dowell eyes Empire State ascent race
Dowell travels to Kansas City to train at Crown Center on a glass walkway and aims to climb the Empire State Building in just over four minutes. He cites crowded stairwells, recalls Wachovia tower in Miami as his favorite, and faces rivals including Thomas Dold in a unique all-at-once start.
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Kansas City
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Property valuations fall amid budget talks in county
County officials report property tax reliance remains high with 55 percent of revenue from taxes. Lawrence city and local schools depend on property taxes, while 29,291 county residences show 94 percent with flat or declining values. Foreclosures rise 70 percent. 2010 hearings eyed as 800 last year. County forecasts a continued subdued market for the near term.
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City of
Lawrence
Weinang
Marion Johnson
KU Endowment Board Eyes Aggressive Chancellorship Search
The search committee, led by Kurt Watson, plans an aggressive pace to hire a new chancellor for the university. They expect 40 to 60 candidates, with about 10 to 15 narrowed by early April, then six to 10 interviewed to form a final list for regents consideration. Salary rumors place campus leaders between 400k and 500k.
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Kurt Watson
KU Endowment Board
Bill Funk
Dick Bond
Board of Regents
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