Curling gains players in Kansas City despite niche sport
Anne-Christine Barthel, an economics student at Kansas University, plays curling with the Kansas City Curling Club at Line Creek Community Center after leaving Pepsi Ice Midwest. She competes for Germany internationally, noting curling’s slower growth in the US and Europe. The sport involves four players, heavy stones, sweeping, and strategic placement.
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Winter forecast hints at final snowfall and spring tease
Overnight snow may have left traces as the National Weather Service warned of 3 to 6 inches before daybreak while temperatures hovered near freezing. Today’s high should reach about 50 with spring arriving Sunday and warmer 60s to 70s later in the week. full forecast on page 8A.
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Architects Seek Public Input on Lawrence Library Expansion
Gould Evans architects present initial design concepts for the $18 million library expansion at a public meeting at the Lawrence Public Library. City Manager David Corliss and Old West Lawrence Association president David Carttar discuss pedestrian safety, garage height and appearance, entryways and safety as about two dozen residents provide feedback.
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Kansas Jayhawks top seed start in Tulsa against Boston University
The Kansas University Jayhawks, ranked No. 1 in the Southwest region, open NCAA Tournament play in Tulsa against No. 16 seed Boston University. Tipoff is 5 50 p.m. CDT at the BOK Center. If KU advances, they meet the UNLV-Illinois winner. Five Big 12 teams join KU in the field. Colorado misses the field.
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Former KU professor recalls Japan quake in Tokyo
Former Lawrence resident Bill Tsutsui, now dean at Southern Methodist University, was in Tokyo during the 8.9 magnitude earthquake and tsunami. He felt the tremor while exiting a bus and described the experience as hard to describe as buildings shook and cities faced devastation.
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Short-Lived Snow Shuts In Brief Facebook Twitter Post
A brief social media note mentions a short lived snow event inviting readers to join LJWorld on Facebook and Twitter for updates. The item lacks dates or locations but signals a quick, transient weather notice and a call to follow the outlet on social platforms.
City Commission Candidate Forum Coverage Tonight
Tonight's City Commission candidate forum receives in-depth coverage with highlights of remarks and contrasts between contenders. Key issues debated include zoning, budget priorities, and public safety, with quotes and reactions from voters and organizers.
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