House speaker bans union official from gallery
Kansas House Speaker Mike O Neal bans Bruce Tunnell executive vice president of the Kansas AFL CIO from the House public viewing gallery for the rest of the legislative session over a protest dispute. Tunnell denies removing his lobbyist ID or acting inappropriately. He says GOP leaders target labor unions.
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Jayhawks aim to seal Big 12 title at Missouri
Inside KU travels to Columbia to finish the season with a victory that could crown an undisputed Big 12 champion. Missouri hosts KU in a tough test as the Tigers are unbeaten at home this year, tipped at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Lawrence High boys fall to Leavenworth in sub-state, ending their season 63-50 after a 22-2 run by Leavenworth.
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Sacred Hoan Kiem Lake turtle draws visitors in Hanoi
Retired state employee Nguyen Thi Xuan, 63, traveled from a suburban district to try to glimpse the rare ailing giant turtle revered as Hanoi’s sacred symbol. The turtle is said to helped Vietnam defeat invaders and bring peace, and Nguyen hopes it will live forever.
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Kansas University Names Athletic Director Zenger to Promote Jayhawk Message
Sheahon Zenger begins a statewide tour to spread Kansas Universities athletic program values and school spirit. The new athletic director will visit campuses and communities Sunday and beyond to engage fans and supporters.
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Lawrence man given two life terms for child rape
Douglas County District Judge Peggy Kittel sentenced Donald L. Brown, 33, to two back to back life terms for raping and sexually abusing two girls from 2008 to 2010. He must serve 25 years before parole eligibility on each life sentence. Brown's wife Natasha M. Brown was later sentenced to over two years for endangerment.
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Senate grills Kansas Bioscience Authority spending
Kansas Senate Commerce Committee grilled KBA expenses including Ritz Carlton stays limo rides and a million dollar life insurance policy. CEO Tom Thornton faced questions along with staff salaries bonuses and a staffer letter from Melissa Lynch about leadership dynamics and biowarfare facility efforts.
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Naismith Rules on Display in Kansas City Exhibit
The original 1891 Rules of Basket Ball by James Naismith go on display at Kansas City’s Nelson-Atkins Museum through May 29. The document, purchased by David and Suzanne Booth for 4.3 million dollars, will tour Kansas before a permanent display at the University of Kansas in Lawrence in June.
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