Jayhawks Triumph Over Sooners In Sunny Celebration
After KU's 27 10 win over Oklahoma, fans celebrated by tearing down goalposts and parading to Potter Lake and Wheel Tavern. Senator Bob Dole, campaigning nearby, called the victory a miracle while Lawrence police reported peaceful, cooperative crowds and minimal traffic issues.
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Bob Dole
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Ohio Street
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Louisiana
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KU Win Highlights and Game Day Activities
For more on KU's win, plus stories about activities surrounding the game, see pages 3A 6A and Sports section B.
Skahan runs for Kansas House in 45th District
Republican candidate Skahan, 48, announces his bid for the Kansas House seat being vacated by retiring Rep. John Solbach. A Resources Management Consultant with three degrees including a KU doctorate, he says gridlock spurred his campaign to build consensus in Topeka. Opponents include Democrat Forrest Swall and Libertarian Michael Davidson in western Douglas County and parts of Lawrence.
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Topeka
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John Solbach
Lawrence
Forrest Swall
Michael Davidson
Douglas County
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Old West Lawrence
Pinckney
Indian Hills
Prairie Meadows
Swall seeks lawmakers with social issues expertise in Kansas
Democratic candidate Forrest Swall for the 45th District argues the Kansas House needs members with backgrounds in education and social welfare. An assistant professor of social welfare at Kansas University for 23 years, Swall emphasizes public and higher education. He seeks to succeed Rep. John Solbach, with Republican Bob Skahan and Libertarian Michael Davidson also running.
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Michael Davidson
John Solbach
Candidates from the Kansas House District 46
Candidates from Kansas House District 46, race headlines in local coverage. Incumbents and challengers are listed with party affiliations and campaign positions as voters prepare for the primary. Local officials urge turnout and highlight key issues shaping the contest.
Blue Jays Win World Series In Eleven Inning Thriller
Candy Maldonado hit a fourth inning homer as the Blue Jays edged the Atlanta Braves 4 3 in 11 innings to claim the title. Dave Winfield delivered a two run double with two outs and full count in the 11th off Charlie Leibrandt to seal the victory.
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Toronto
Atlanta
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Charlie Leibrandt
Election mood shows weary voters in Lawrence barber chair
In Lawrence, Dean Antipas voices fatigue with the presidential race while opting for Bush as the lesser evil. Barber shop chatter with neighbor John Hulsey adds to a scene of disengagement as voters bide the outcome.
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Tom Amyx
Mass
Dean Antipas
Lawrence
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George Bush
Bill Clinton
Ross Perot
Bush
John Hulsey
Time change puts some clocks an hour early today
The station mentions clocks set back to standard time after 2 a.m. today. Many people adjusted Saturday night, while a few forgot and started the day an hour early. Daylight saving time begins in April on the first Sunday.
Waste and wasteful spending in federal programs exposed
A Dayton Daily News and Cox Newspapers investigation reveals billions lost yearly to waste and mismanagement as federal agencies ignore audit findings. The GAO and inspectors general warn that agencies do not implement recommendations, enabling continued waste and corruption across programs.
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Norman Zigrossi
Tennessee Valley Authority
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Ohio
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