Washburn appoints Hugh Thompson as new president
Hugh L. Thompson, former chancellor of Indiana University Kokomo, was introduced as Washburn University’s 13th president and will assume Aug 1 on a three year, 97060 annual contract. He was chosen from five finalists after the death of John Duggan.
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Robert L. Burns
Perot Group Eyes Downtown Kansas City Arena Plan
The Perot Group of Dallas showing tentative interest in a downtown sports arena and performing arts center near an expanded Bartle Hall city officials say. The project could spur hotels and other development while site and financing are still preliminary.
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Dan Cofran
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Wells
Corran
Whitney Kerr
Kemper Arena
Topeka man weighs run for attorney general
Topeka attorney Dwight Parscale filed a declaration of intent to form an election committee to seek the Democratic nomination for attorney general. He is the second Democrat considering the post, aiming to gauge statewide reception and plan a formal announcement. Parscale, 43, has legal and business background in Topeka, with past roles in private practice and construction ventures.
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Bert Cantwell
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Vern Miller
Parscale Construction Co
Blue Water Pools
Rita
State senator bows out of 5th District race
In Kansas, Sen. Jerry Karr of Emporia withdraws from the Democratic race for Congress in the 5th District. Rep. Bill Brady of Parsons had already declined. Former Rep. George Wingert of Ottawa and Harvey County Commissioner Charles Benjamin remain the only declared Democrats. Republican contenders include Sheila Barr Rex Crowell Ed Reitz Dick Nichols Doyle Ta lkington Kent Hodges, with Hodges the only candidate to file. Karr cites budget and property tax concerns and will remain in state government.
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Ottawa
Charles Benjamin
Newton
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