Stipends for KU athletes draw mixed signals
Former Kansas University running back Gary Green says an extra 2000 dollars could ease bills while the NCAA Board shelves a stipend proposal. KU officials largely support paying athletes but cite issues such as gender equity since the plan would benefit full scholarship players only, leaving others to share funding. The board will review the policy again in April.
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Lawrence group weighs elementary school consolidation
Consultants from RSP warned the Lawrence community working group that proposing three boundary change scenarios would shift hundreds of students. The plan aims to reduce six schools Cordley Hillcrest Kennedy New York Pinckney Sunset Hill to three or four within two years.
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Lawrence real estate slows as 2011 sales fall
Lawrence home sales dropped 14.7 percent in 2011 from the prior year while newly constructed home sales plummeted about 45 percent. December 2011 sales were 24.7 percent lower than December 2010, but average price rose 2.6 percent to 185090.
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Diamond ring central after Salvation Army kettle find
A 0.82 carat European cut diamond found in a Salvation Army kettle near Walmart Shawnee Mission Parkway becomes the centerpiece of a ring. Meierotto Midwest Jewelers donated the 18 karat white gold ring with a diamond band. The ring will be auctioned on eBay from today through February 7, with proceeds to benefit The Salvation Army.
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