Booth Family Hall of Athletics Opens at KU Allen Fieldhouse
Kansas University opens the Booth Family Hall of Athletics in Allen Fieldhouse with an 12:30 p.m. Saturday entry open to ticketed guests only and a Sunday 11:30 a.m. start after the KU Nebraska men’s game. The 26,000 square foot two story gallery features photos trophies memorabilia and interactive kiosks counting players by sport and era for all varsity teams.
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Shoppers Drive Retail Leak From Lawrence to Johnson County
A St. Louis firm study shows Lawrence residents may spend up to 40 percent of their purchases outside the community, leaving the city behind 13 Midwest peers with universities. City Commissioner Hack notes the leakage and the surprising gap in local retail activity.
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Bush to Speak at K State Terrorism Lecture
President Bush will address Kansas State University on terrorism as part of the London Lecture series in Bramlage Coliseum at 11 a.m. The White House confirmed the focus on terrorism amid criticism of the 2003 Iraq war decision and the 2001 eavesdropping policy.
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Banks urge Kansas Turnpike sale in long term lease plan
Two top investment banks propose selling the Kansas Turnpike to investors via a long term lease with upfront cash offers reportedly ranging from 300 million to 3.15 billion. Kansas lawmakers and KTA officials warn of steep tolls and political risk as the plan draws scrutiny from Sen. Les Donovan. The report highlights the turnpike as a profitable asset serving over half the state’s population with annual traffic near 34 million, spanning from the Kansas Oklahoma border through Wichita to Kans. City area.
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East Hill Singers Stage Prison Choir Twist
The East Hill Singers present a performance Friday featuring inmates from Lansing Correctional Facility. Volunteers from Lawrence Topeka and Kansas City join the Arts in Prison program for the show.
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