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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 2012
Page
1
A guide to attending the Final Four in New Orleans for KU fans after Sundays win over North Carolina. The drive from Lawrence to the Mercedes Benz Superdome covers 872 miles, about 14 hours 31 minutes, with fuel and expenses rising as prices climb.
Bill Self's contract pays 3 million per year with bonuses for key achievements. He has already earned 150000 in bonuses this season for the Big 12 title and a Final Four berth. Additional bonuses could push total earnings higher if he wins Coach of the Year and a national title bid.
About 40 city workers from Parks and Recreation and Public Works began cleanup at 5 a.m. after fans packed Massachusetts Street to celebrate KU's Final Four. Minor damage included a few flowers and several tree limbs. Cleanup finished by 1 p.m.
The Redistricting Committee backed a plan to divide Topeka between two congressional districts, moving parts of the city into a western Kansas farming district and a northeastern urban district. The 12-11 vote was guided by Speaker Mike O Neal. The measure heads to the House for debate as legislators redraw four districts after a decade of population shifts. Topeka’s split would mark the first time since 1899. The plan faced bipartisan opposition from local lawmakers.
Lawrence officials urge reporting any lethargic or unusually tame raccoons. Wildlife officials confirm distemper in raccoons not rabies, a disease that can spread to pets. City spokeswoman Megan Gilliland notes distemper cannot pass to humans. Call the Police Department at 832-7509 for an officer to respond. Mild winter may boost distemper cases among local raccoons.
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