Celebrating Kansas Centennial Beards and Memories
The Lawrence Journal-World recalls Kansans 1961 centennial celebrations with a 1,100 pound cake at the Capitol and a grand stage musical. A Kansas Centennial doll, Miss America visit, and a string of artifacts are highlighted as enduring memories. The beards long outlived the festivities, a standout reminiscence of the era.
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Ottawa
Mike Amyx
South Park
John Clinger
Kansas
Clinger
Lawrence
State Capitol
Kansas University
Lawrence Journal-World
Earl Higgins
Eudora
Buffalo
Douglas County
Raymond Ingle
Dale Barnard
Bob Bagby
Fred Tucker
Raymond Pippert
Ralph Hoffman
Another ex ticket manager pleads guilty in fraud case
Charlotte Blubaugh admitted in federal court to conspiracy to commit bank fraud in a scheme converting stolen NCAA basketball and football tickets into tax free cash via brokers. Sentencing set for April 14. she could owe up to $2 million. The case spans 2005 to 2010 with prior guilty pleas by Kassie Liebsch.
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Wichita
Kansas Athletics Inc
U.S
Wesley Brown
Charlotte
John Rapp
Blubaugh
Kansas Athletics
Kassie Liebsch
Settlement reached in medical gas accident case
The family of a 20 year old Tonganoxie High School graduate Austin Stone reached a 3 million settlement with Action Plumbing over a 2009 dental procedure in Lawrence that left him brain damaged and in a coma. The suit also targets the city of Lawrence and others with a trial set for November.
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Tonganoxie
Lawrence
Lawrence Plumbing Company
City of
Austin Stone
Stone
Tara Passmore
Lance Stone
Kirk Vincent
Bob Billings
Action Plumbing
Douglas County
Robert Fairchild
Vincent
Robinsons Attend Funeral For Lisa Robinson in Washington
Kansas guard Thomas Robinson and his sister Jayla attend the funeral for their mother Lisa Robinson at Antioch Baptist Church in Washington D C. The AP photo captures the moment as mourners gather for the service on Thursday.
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Pablo Monsivais
Kansas University
Thomas Robinson
Jayla Robinson
Lisa Robinson
Antioch Baptist Church
Washington, D.C
Savor the warmth at LJWorld social pages
Readers are invited to connect with Lawrence Journal-World on Facebook and X to follow updates, warmth, and community stories. The note promotes engagement on social platforms.
Lawrence Kids Learn KU and K State Rivalry
Lawrence children spend Saturday learning the long standing rivalry between Kansas University and Kansas State University with playful activities and historical notes. The event highlights team pride and regional sports culture for youth.
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