Lawrence boxer Hawk to chase WBO light heavyweight title
Lawrence resident Shawn Hawk, a 28 year old pro with a 23 2 1 record and 17 knockouts, will challenge Nathan Cleverly for the WBO light heavyweight title at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Showtime Extreme. Hawk stepped in after Ryan Coyne withdrew over a contract dispute with Don King, aiming to become a world title contender with a high stakes bout televised nationwide.
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Costs rise as planned Lawrence recreation center scope grows
Lawrence officials acknowledge rising costs for a proposed regional recreation center in a partnership with the Kansas University Endowment Association. The project now carries an estimated price of 25 million dollars with more amenities, shifting from a west site to a northeast SLT area. A public meeting is set for 7 to 8 p.m. at Free State High School to discuss cost estimates and site changes.
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Public meeting on center at Free State High School
City officials host a public meeting on the recreation center from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. today in the Free State High School commons area at 4700 Overland Drive.
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Kansas weighs next health care step after election
After the election Kansas officials plan to decide how to implement the federal health care law. Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger prepares a partnership application and seeks grant money for a health insurance exchange. Gov. Sam Brownback, opposed to the law, must provide a letter of support for the state’s bid. The two officials are set to discuss the letter and plan this week.
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Inside High 68 Forecast With 46 Low Today
A brief weather snippet notes a high near 68 degrees and a low around 46. The entry includes social media handles for LJWorld and lists a page reference 10A.
GOP mulls more tax cuts after big Kansas majorities
After securing large conservative majorities in the Kansas Legislature, Republicans are debating trimming the state budget and pursuing additional tax cuts. Page 3A.
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