Sunflower State Games set to draw thousands to Lawrence
Lawrence readies for the annual Sunflower State Games with about 8,000 to 8,200 athletes expected and more than 25 venues hosting 33 sports. Local CVB director Judy Billings says the event boosts the economy by millions, with hotel rooms near capacity and residents often away during the weekend.
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Judy Billings
Kansas University
LaShane Miller
West Thinster Inn
W. Sixth
Kansas
Billings
Typ
Johnson County
Kansas City
Kelly Mason
Sunflower State Games
Michael Dekker
Mdekker
Jworld.com
Sidewalk sale draws thousands on Massachusetts Street
Thousands of shoppers hit Massachusetts Street for the 27th annual sidewalk sale. Stores drew crowds with deep discounts as vendors reported strong early traffic and charities collected donations alongside the event.
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Sue Kapfer
Natural Way
Brown’s Shoe Fit Co
Ryan Schwisow
Tom Amyx
Larry Northrop
Arizona Trading Co
Douglas County Aids Project
Humane Society
Tammi Pierce
Katie Pierce
Topeka
Hallmark
Pierce
David Longhurst
Lawrence Inc
Perry Lecompton district seeks bond for new middle school
Perry Lecompton school officials plan a new middle school near the Perry high school and expand Lecompton Elementary. A bond amount is not yet set as architect cost estimates are prepared for a 6:30 p.m. July 27 special meeting to place the bond issue on the Navy 3 general election ballot.
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Perry
Perry-Lecompton
Lecompton
Henry Murphy
Navy
Murphy
Line upgrade clears static at KANU radio in Lawrence
KANU 91.5 FM will restore full 100000 watt broadcasting after a weekend transmission line upgrade. Moisture wind and heat had degraded the main line, leaving Lawrence and booster towns like Manhattan and Emporia with poor reception for months. NPR programs such as All Things Considered Morning Edition and Prairie Home Companion will return to normal.
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Kanu 91.5-Fm
Public Radio
Kansas University
West Campus
Lawrence
Darrell Brogdon
KANU
Brogdon
Manhattan
Emporia
NPR
KU Senate backs paid chamber membership stirensues
KU student executive committee approved a $175 paid Lawrence Chamber of Commerce membership for the Student Senate drawing criticism from graduate and undergraduate senators who argue the government body should not join a business group. Proponents say benefits include stronger political influence and sponsorships for student events. Critics question value and democratic process.
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Student Senate
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Partha Mazumdar
Tom Moore
Senate
StudEx
Chamber
Mazumdar
Kaiser
Michelle Dennard
Dennard
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