New Hampshire Street closure extended to December 1
A section of New Hampshire Street remains closed this weekend and will stay shut to southbound traffic until Tuesday December 1 for work on a new apartment and office building at Ninth and New Hampshire. The south part stays two way, parking lots accessible from Ninth and New Hampshire, and the change aims to finish by November 30 with two way traffic resuming December 1.
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KU forms task force on campus diversity and inclusion
A campus task force will develop a university wide diversity training program for students and staff, review curriculum integration and strategic plans, and set timelines and metrics. Leaders aim to scale efforts to KU size while leveraging expertise from national and local sources and KU Athletics.
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McCollum siege coverage prompts multiple closures and viewing sites
A 600 foot evacuation perimeter will be enforced from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. around the McCollum area with road closures and blocked pedestrian access. On campus parking shifts to free in yellow lots, with red blue and gold restricted to permit holders. Oliver Hall lot at 19th and Naismith is a designated viewing area though the hall will be closed. Dust will rise for 10 to 15 minutes after the implosion and residents with respiratory issues are urged to take precautions.
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Implosion related road closures at Kansas University today
Kansas University announces closures between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. during the implosion of McCollum Hall. 15th and Iowa to 21st and Iowa streets are closed, with traffic exiting onto Constant Avenue at 21st. Northbound Iown from 23rd to 21st remains open. West Campus employees to enter via Bob Billings Parkway Crestline Road or Park and Ride at 23rd Iowa. Barricades on 19th and Constant and Irving Hill and Constant. Irving Hill Bridge closed and Irving Hill Road blocked south of Jayhawker Towers to the bridge. 19th Street westbound closed Naismith to Constant. Bags of barricades at Bagley Stewart Ellis Anna and Ousdahl. Ousdahl residents may exit east on 19th. Source Kansas University.
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KU to host third finalist for Office of Multicultural Affairs
The second candidate speaks at 11 a.m. on December 1 and the third on December 4 in the Kansas Room, with topic Strategic Leadership at KU s Office of Multicultural Affairs. Interim director Precious Porras leads since May after Blane Harding left for the University of Nevada Reno.
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Early look at Black Friday deals edition
Journal-World publishes a special Black Friday edition with dozens of retailer fliers for $2. It goes on sale at noon today at all Dillons in Lawrence, ahead of Thanksgiving Day printing and extending planning time for shoppers.
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Douglas County commissioners skip meeting for Thanksgiving
Douglas County administrators announce no meeting today due to Thanksgiving. Commissioners normally convene at 4 p.m. Wednesdays in the Douglas County Courthouse at 1100 Massachusetts St. The next session is set for 4 p.m. December 2, with a full agenda online at douglascountyks.org.
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