Campus Olympic Village plan eyed by KU Athletics
Kansas University Athletics outlines a 24.6 million dollar Olympic Village south of Anschutz Pavilion featuring a 400 meter track and field grandstand, new soccer fields, and enhanced softball seating. The draft study covers governance, academics, gender issues, diversity and athlete well being with public feedback session set for 3 30 p m in the Kansas Union.
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KU Athletics
Ellerbe Geckel
DA Hogan
Kansas University
9Th Street
Kansas University Athletics Department
Anschutz Pavilion
Kansas Relays
Monnday
Kansas
The
Kansas Union
Jim Marchiong
Marchiong
Lawmakers note confusion over higher ed budget cut
Senate budget action drew praise from Gov. Kathleen Sebelius for aligning with her recommendations yet later reviews show higher education funding cut deeper than she desired and than a House plan she had criticized. Sebelius and aides said officials are reassessing the discrepancy as talks continue.
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Topeka
Senate
Kathleen Sebelius
Sebelius
House
Beth Martino
Idaho teacher sells ad space on student papers
In a cash strapped Idaho high school a history and economics teacher struck a sponsorship deal with Molto Caldo Pizzeria to print a pizza ad on every test handout and worksheet. The district faces up to 10 million dollars in cuts next year and officials reluctantly approved the unusual funding idea.
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Pocarelto
Idaho
U.S
Morto Caldo Pizzeria
Molto
Jeb Harrison
Pocatello High School
Don Cotant
Harrison
Pocatello
Molto Caldo Pizzeria
San Diego
Rancho Bernardo
Tom Farber
Mario Caldo Pizza
Pizzeria
KU Looks Ahead to Michigan State in NCAA Tourney
Indianapolis scenes as Kansas prepares for a Friday NCAA Tournament showdown with Michigan State. The team and fans anticipate a tense matchup with high stakes and potential March Madness drama.
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Indianapolis
Michigan State
Douglas County housing values drop eight percent in 2009 forecast
Douglas County Appraiser Marion Johnson reports preliminary 2009 home sale numbers show housing values down about 8 percent from a year earlier. He cautions the trend may be a blip until March data clarify it, while private appraisers see potential stabilization as rates stay low and first-time buyer incentives persist.
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Douglas County
Marion Johnson
Johnson
Greg Moore
Moore Valuation
Moore
Town Talk blog notes: city reporter Chad Lawhorn and retirements
County appraiser Marlon Johnson is retiring as noted in Town Talk on Page 3A. Chad Lawhorn, the city reporter, can be reached at 832-6362 and his Town Talk blog is LJWorld.com/weblogs/town.talk.
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Chad Lawhorn
Ljworld.com
Marlon Johnson
Tanning bed ban eyed by lawmakers in Kansas
Miss Florida Teen USA Kayla Collier urges state legislators to restrict indoor tanning for minors under 16. She pushes a bill to bar underage use and cites health concerns as the main rationale. The effort is noted as part of a broader discussion across the state.
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