KU baton twirler Shannon Livengood wins national title
KU sophomore Shannon Livengood dominated the ninth annual U S Intercollegiate and National High School Baton Twirling Championships on Feb 3 at William Jewell College in Liberty Missouri defeating competitors from Kansas State University and the University of Texas plus others. She performed a three baton routine and a freestyle in a field that included college and high school twirlers. Livengood began twirling at age four in Clay Center with family influence guiding her path to state, national and international events.
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Budget balancing in Kansas may force tax hikes and cuts
Legislators weigh Gov. Brownback proposals to extend a 6.3 percent state sales tax and cut major homeowner deductions to balance the budget. Republicans in both chambers resist the pay fors, fearing tax increases, while Realtors push to preserve mortgages and property tax relief.
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Bills seek to overhaul Kansas high school athletics governance
Kansas lawmakers again consider bills to overturn rules governing interscholastic competition and restructure the Kansas State High School Activities Association board. A video from critics urges more parental input, arguing the current board is outdated and needs noneducator representation on both league governing panels and the executive board.
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Clouds break up business news fragment invites readers to follow LJWorld on Facebook and Twitter for updates and social media coverage.
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Prized Spencer Museum painting heads to DC loan
One of the Spencer Museum of Art’s most celebrated works, La Pia de Tolomei, is on loan this spring to the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. The transfer highlights the museum’s famous collection and strengthens national ties in the arts program.
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