Investigation finds no evidence Corliss aimed at racial slur
An independent probe into City Manager David Corliss in Lawrence found no proof he uttered a racial slur during a June staff meeting. Five recalled the term spear chucker, four did not, and none believed it was intended as a slur. Mayor Amyx said no action will be taken.
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Jayhawk players discuss trash talk boosting play
Jayhawk football players including sophomore cornerback Greg Brown say verbal taunts fuel effort and sharpen focus. They describe how talking trash motivates them to train harder and play with intensity on the field.
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Ghanta wins Hancock Green Chemistry Award for CO2 free ethylene oxide work
KU graduate student Madhav Ghanta earns the Kenneth G. Hancock Memorial Award in Green Chemistry for developing a method to produce ethylene oxide without carbon dioxide byproducts. He is one of two graduate students nationwide to receive the honor.
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Lawrence Native Ashley Ray Finds Roots in Country Music
Lawrence musician Ashley Ray embraces her rock roots while pursuing success in country music. The Pulse profile highlights her journey, influences, and ongoing shows as she aims to break through in a competitive scene.
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Widow's attorney argues tragedy was foreseeable at trial
In a Douglas County District Court civil case over the Cat Tracker II bus crash that killed John Green and injured Marc Hoebler, the widow Samantha Green alleges the bus was defective and that the tragedy was foreseeable. Prosecutors cite a history of top-deck passengers and partying as factors in the crash near Memorial Stadium.
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Pleas Expected in KU Ticket Scandal
Two former Kansas Athletics employees facing federal charges are set to plead guilty as part of a ticket theft scheme investigation. The case involves nearly 20 000 regular season basketball and football tickets worth as much as 3 million dollars stolen and sold for personal gain. Branden Simmons and Jason Jeffries face misprision of a felony charges, each punishable by up to three years in prison. Tom Haney, Topeka attorney David Freeman, and other disclosures aided the federal investigation.
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Kansas Republicans reject Steele Afghanistan clash debate
In a televised Senate debate two leading Republicans, Jerry Moran and Todd Tiahrt, voiced support for the Afghanistan mission despite Michael Steele’s controversial remarks. They defended pursuing a stable government and preventing terrorists, urging proper resources and emphasis for success while not naming Steele directly. Moran highlighted regional terrorism risks and Pakistan’s nuclear status. Tiahrt warned against a quagmire if needs aren’t met. They campaign for the Aug. 3 GOP primary.
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