Stadium bets and debt loom over Kansas football plans
Kansas faces pressure as coach David Beaty enters his fourth season with hopes of improved wins and fan turnout. Critics warn big stadium upgrades and high spending risk deep debt after Cal’s costly renovation left its athletic department in the red, with losses estimated around 14 to 25 million dollars annually and debt of about 400 million dollars.
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Kansas basketball ticket revenue growth at Allen Fieldhouse
The Kansas athletic department boosted per seat basketball ticket revenue from about 474 in 2006 to 926 in 2017 at Allen Fieldhouse, a 16,300-seat arena. The rise occurred alongside higher required contributions for ticket access, highlighting basketball's financial resilience amid declines in football ticket sales. The piece tracks total dollar value of tickets sold over the years.
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KU faces big stadium upgrade bill with uncertain football returns
Prominent voices question a 350 million dollar upgrade plan at Kansas, comparing it with Cal’s larger scale and urging careful budgeting. KU’s football ticket revenue has fallen since 2009, with 2017 audits showing weaker finances. Athletic director Sheahon Zenger argues improvements are a required cost of remaining a top-tier program, while critics urge restraint based on fan demand and long-term debt risk.
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Ohio University
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Kansas lawmakers tussle over school finance and gun limits
On opening day Kansas lawmakers faced a $2 billion annual funding gap for K-12 after a court ruling. A five year plan adds over $500 million yearly, with $3.4 million more for Lawrence next year. Tax increases funded higher education and social services while gun rights bills stalled.
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Kansas
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Lawrence
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Overland Park
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Leavenworth: Sirwar and Merhi tied to a girl on Saturday
Sirwar and Merhi from Leavenworth were linked to a girl in a report noting events Saturday involving the two individuals and the locale.
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Lawrence High runner Evann Seratte wins 400 and 800 at relays
The Journal-World corrects an earlier error listing Evann Seratte as the Shawnee Mission North Relays champion. Seratte actually won both the 400 and 800 meters, and readers are invited to report any further corrections by calling 832-7154 or emailing news ljworld.com.
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