Victory at Memorial Stadium Ends 36-Year Slump for KU
Kansas University fans flooded Memorial Stadium after a 40 to 15 win over Nebraska, the program’s first victory here since the 1968 Olympics opening ceremonies. Senior QB Jason Swanson was adorned by fans as memories of a long drought finally faded. A record 51,750 witnessed the upset, lifting spirits across Lawrence and the KU program.
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Fans usher in new era of football at KU victory
Kansas University fans celebrated a 40-15 win over Nebraska at Memorial Stadium. The goal posts were dunked in Potter Lake ending 36 years of losses to the Cornhuskers. Students attempted to topple a second post toward the Kansas River as Lawrence police intervened.
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Luxury lofts may spark downtown condo boom in Lawrence
Carol and Jim Roberts own a fifth floor Hobbs Taylor Loft with panoramic city views from downtown rooftops to Mount Oread. The five story building at Eighth and New Hampshire could usher in a wave of luxury condominiums, pleasing retailers like Pachamama's owner Ken Baker who expects existing customers to follow.
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Euthanized 23 dangerous dogs under county ordinance
A county ordinance designed to protect people and other animals from aggressive canines has led to the euthanization of 23 dangerous dogs since the start of 2004. The count reflects enforcement actions taken to curb canine aggression within the jurisdiction.
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