KU removes Untitled Flag 2 art amid safety concerns
Public safety concerns prompted the University of Kansas to remove the art piece Untitled (Flag 2) from campus after criticism from Steve Watkins, Gov. Jeff Colyer, and others. German artist Josephine Meckseper created the installation near The Commons at Spooner Hall, drawing national attention after Watkins alleged it disrespected the American flag and military members.
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Weinaug County Seeks three options for mental health vote
County Administrator Craig Weinaug presented commissioners with three funding options to craft a ballot question on mental health projects. One option is large, one small, and one would delay projects until 2020. The discussion focuses on funding Proposition 1, which voters rejected earlier this year.
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KU hires Long as athletic director vows to fix football
Tom Keegan reports KU's new athletic director Jason Long, introduced at the Lied Center by Chancellor Douglas Girod, pledges to address ailing football and a college basketball scandal tied to a current Jayhawk and a former player. He condemns the status quo after KU's eight-year worst record in the Football Bowl Subdivision.
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Plans shift from Jack in the Box to Hawaiian eatery on 23rd Street
A local development note reports plans for a Jack in the Box on 23rd Street falling through and being replaced with proposals for a Hawaiian restaurant. The change signals a new theme for the street, with planners considering seating, signage, and potential impact on traffic.
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