Critics blast plan to cut state workers pay
Kansas lawmakers clash as House GOP proposes a 7.5 percent cut to state employee pay to close a $550 million shortfall. Critics view it as hurting low and middle income workers and shifting costs to campus maintenance. State Rep Pete DeGraaf defends the move citing job losses and fiscal pressure.
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Seabury Boys Fall to Veritas in 56-28 Battle
Inside coverage notes Bishop Seabury freshman Khadre Lane scoring 15 points as the Seahawks fall 56-28 to Veritas. Earlier, Veritas girls routed Seabury 40-18 to earn the win on Page 1B.
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Simien to have KU jersey raised at Allen Fieldhouse
Wayne Simien, a former Kansas guard wearing No 23, will see his jersey retired at halftime of the Kansas versus Kansas State game at Allen Fieldhouse. He calls it a dream and says it honors a true Kansas guy.
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Coming Sunday look at late fees in city utilities
A Sunday feature examines why about 30 percent of city utility customers pay late fees and the impact on bill pain. The piece explores causes, potential reforms, and what customers can do to avoid charges.
Kansas Day brings Jayhawks and Wildcats to life in Lawrence
Students at Kennedy School in Lawrence celebrate Kansas Day with crafts and stories about state history. Preschoolers learn pride in Kansas, while teachers recount the Kansas Territory’s path to statehood and the Jayhawker identity.
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All time KU vs K State record stands 180 90 with KU leading 3 1 on Kansas Day including wins 36 32 1915 68 43 1946 and 78 69 1991 and a 58 57 loss in 1983 KU tops 71 58 in 1988 regional NCAA final sending Kansas City for the Final Four Biggest KU win came in 1988 at the regional final Fieldhouse hosts ESPN GameDay gates open at 7 a m for in person attendance The show airs 9 10 a m ESPNU 10 11 a m ESPN and 5 6 p m leading to a 6 p m tip off A morning half court shot wins 18 000 while a miss earns 1 000 State Farm will donate 1 for each fan at the morning session to Hawk Zone a campus athletics program care of Student Union Activities
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White swan quartet enjoys warm weather east of Lawrence
A Friday scene shows four trumpeter swans basking in pleasant temps east of Lawrence. The bird, among North America’s largest, stands as the region’s biggest waterfowl, captured in a Richard Gwin Journal World photo.
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Sixth Plea In KU Ticket Scam Pleads Guilty
Tom Blubaugh pleads guilty in a scheme to steal and resell EU basketball and football tickets for more than 2 million dollars. His wife Charlotte Blubaugh also admitted conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Sentencing set for April 14.
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