Kansas and North Carolina to meet in NCAA clash at Sprint Center
Kansas and North Carolina, led by Roy Williams and Bill Self, prepare for a Sunday NCAA Tournament showdown at Sprint Center. Williams notched his 700th win after UNC’s 78-71 win over Villanova, while Self seeks his 300th Kansas victory in a rematch of last season’s Elite Eight. Kansas survived Western Kentucky 64-57 despite 17 turnovers, aided by Jeff Withey’s 17 points and seven blocks.
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Palm Sunday Parade Planned by Family Church of Lawrence
Family Church of Lawrence plans a Palm Sunday parade starting around 9 a.m. at 1601 New Hampshire St. The march through the neighborhood will feature palm branches a man dressed as Jesus and a live donkey. Parishioner Tom Sacks and wife Debbie proposed the event to Rev. Ron Channell, aiming to educate youth and foster fellowship and worship.
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Wintry mix forecast for today’s downtown area
The forecast calls for a wintry mix with a high near 40 and a low around 28. Expect slick roads and possible brief showers as icy air moves in. Check page 10A for complete regional details and timing.
Punxsutawney Phil Faces Misrepresentation Charge
Groundhog Day legend Punxsutawney Phil is charged by Ohio authorities with misrepresentation of spring prompting scrutiny of the annual weather forecast. The case centers on alleged false claims about upcoming seasonal conditions.
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Citywide recycling plan slated to begin in 2014
Lawrence residents face about 18 months to fund a new curbside recycling program that would start in late 2014 and raise about 3 dollars monthly on residential trash bills. Public Works Director Chuck Soules says the program will be beneficial as city commissioners prepare to approve the ordinance detailing the service.
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Kansas House Speaker backs 4 percent higher ed cut
Kansas House Speaker Ray Merrick says a 4 percent cut to higher education is manageable and dismisses post-secondary officials’ warnings. House and Senate have approved separate budget bills and will advance them, with details on page 2A.
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