Maddow Broadcast From Lawrence Draws Crowd At Free State
MSNBC host Rachel Maddow spoke to a standing room audience at Free State Brewery in Lawrence as her show The Rachel Maddow Show aired live from downtown. She discussed union and gay rights and abortion issues in Kansas amid the George Tiller case, noting Kansas producers love Lawrence and the local crowd cheered throughout the event.
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Displaying Naismith Rules At KU Aims To Honor History
A group at Kansas University plans to decide where when and how to display James Naismith’s original Basket Ball rules in conjunction with university athletics programs. The task force chaired by Jim Marchion and involving endowment alumni and Booths will craft a plan on location timing and cost for the exhibit.
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SEE HOOPS HISTORY Naismith Rules Exhibit At Nelson-Atkins
James Naismith wrote the original 13 Basketball rules on December 21 1891 and a June 28 1931 handwritten note. The Nelson Atkins Museum in Kansas City Missouri hosts a free exhibition from March 4 to May 29 with timed tickets via Nelson-Atkins.org or 816 751-1278. Owner David Booth bought the documents for 4.33 million dollars and plans a permanent home at KU.
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Kansas House votes advance fetal pain and parental consent abortion bills
The Kansas House approved in first round two abortion measures, a fetal pain bill and a parental consent requirement for minors, on voice votes. Supporters say the moves tighten late term restrictions, while critics warn of health risks and court challenges. Final passage expected next day as Gov-elect Brownback backs a “culture of life.”
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Planning commissioners back another year for shelter in downtown Lawrence
Lawrence Douglas County planning commissioners approved a one year extension for the shelter at 10th and Kentucky, increasing the occupancy to 82, as the group moves to keep a shelter operating downtown while seeking a new site. The decision, 6-1, now goes to the City Commission for final approval, with shelter director Loring Henderson stating a new location will be sought within the year and no appeal to the court ruling is planned.
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Court hearing in Wichita over EU official ticket scandal
A Friday court session in Wichita is expected to bring another EU official to admit complicity in the ticket scandal. The proceedings focus on ongoing investigations, with prosecutors aiming to establish responsibility and potential penalties.
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