KU seeks 65 million bond boost for engineering school
The Legislature considers authorizing Kansas University to issue 65 million dollars in bonds to build a 100000 square foot engineering classroom facility adjacent to a 34600 square foot lab under construction. A companion bill would fund 10.5 million dollars per year for 2013 onward to KU, KState, and Wichita State from gambling revenue, aiming to raise annual graduates from 875 to 1365 by 2021, with matching funds required from the schools.
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Free State High beats Lawrence High on senior night at KU
Free State High School defeated city rival Lawrence High School 7 to 5 at Hoglund Ballpark on Lawrence’s senior night. The win improves Free State to 15 5 and guarantees a regional hosting role next week.
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Mom learns 7-year-old son has rare genetic disorder
Emily Reimer reveals her son Matt, age 7, has a rare genetic disorder in a story on page 3A. Experts discuss uncertainty and the need for MRI monitoring and potential study enrollment as medical questions loom over his prognosis.
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Kansas University Receives Large Gift This Saturday
A major philanthropic gift to Kansas University is expected to be announced this Saturday. The anticipated donation could significantly support scholarships and campus programs, with details to be revealed in forthcoming statements.
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Area officials back K-10 cable barriers at meeting
KDOT Secretary Deb Miller pledged local input with law enforcement and citizens as area leaders study safety on Kansas Highway 10 after last month’s double fatality near Eudora. Eudora Mayor Hopson and others urge an advisory group including Lawrence and De Soto to evaluate cable median barriers from Lawrence to I-435, with an updated, year-end report expected.
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KU ticket scam conspirator jailed for 57 months
Ben Kirtland, former associate athletic director for development at Kansas Athletics, was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud tax obstruction and transport of stolen property across state lines. The case involved draining at least $2 million from the department and deprived donors of intended seat opportunities at Allen Fieldhouse. Kirtland was the last of five conspirators sentenced.
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Lawrence survey finds residents mostly satisfied with city governance
City Hall led improvements since four years ago with residents giving higher marks to city services though only 28 percent are happy with street conditions. City Manager David Corliss credits resource allocation and staff effort while acknowledging needed street funding.
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