Lawrence heroes honored for valor at Valor Awards
Lawrence first responders were honored at the 2015 Valor Awards at Crown Toyota for life saving acts. Nathan Haig of the Lawrence Police Department noted he kept a woman’s heart beating after CPR, while medics later took over. The event recognizes 17 agencies in Lawrence and Douglas County.
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Jayhawk Boulevard ribbon cutting marks progress on iconic road
KU students and Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little attended the Jayhawk Boulevard ribbon cutting as part of a reconstruction aimed at improving a central campus artery. Jessie Pringle said the project reinforces her sense of belonging at KU while greeting familiar faces along the main thoroughfare.
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Bible study sessions mark Kansas secretary of state office
The Kansas secretary of state’s office acknowledged in court documents it sporadically hosts Bible study sessions but denies firing an employee for not attending. In the civil case filed in US District Court in Topeka, Courtney Canfield alleges termination after declining to attend prayer services. The state says attendance is voluntary and most staff do not participate, with invitations reportedly sent during normal business hours.
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Bands Parade Today at 68th Kansas Band Day
The 68th annual Kansas University Band Day features 33 high school bands from Kansas and Missouri joining KU Marching Jayhawks in a midday parade through downtown Lawrence. The 12:30 p.m. start at Seventh and Massachusetts leads to South Park, with a 2:30 p.m. mass rehearsal at Memorial Stadium and a 6 p.m. halftime performance during KU versus Memphis.
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Kansas State Band Fundraiser Grows After Halftime Controversy
Online campaign raises over 13000 for Kansas State University marching band after criticism of a halftime show featuring Kansas University mascot and a phallic starship image. Frank Tracy will miss the November KU game and university officials must approve future shows. The Big 12 warned of potential ethics violations and the school imposed a 5000 dollar fine.
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Today's Weather Forecast On Page Ten A
The page previews a calm day with a high near 70 and a low around 46. Light winds and mostly sunny skies expected. brief, cooler morning conditions may give way to mild warmth by afternoon.
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Nuns on a Bus Tour Topeka Passes Activist Pope Message
A group of Catholic nuns known for political activism will be in Topeka today carrying the pope's message of social and economic reform. Page 3A.
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