Pinckney students unearth history at aging Kansas school
Pinckney students dig into the past as 19th century traces emerge from a 1872 school site. Second and third graders with trowels, wagons, and screen sisters uncover nails bricks mortar and a large rusty metal piece while planning a 21st century remodel.
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Kansas joins NRA challenge over sale age limits
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt joins 21 states in a Supreme Court brief supporting the NRA against a federal ban on handgun sales to ages 18 to 20. The brief argues adults age 18 to 20 can lawfully buy handguns and deserve access with background checks, challenging federal authority.
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KU fraternity settles turkey abuse case penalties
The Kansas University Beta Theta Pi chapter agreed to fines and community service after an investigation found evidence of mistreatment but conflicting witness accounts. The incident involved a turkey at the fraternity house on Tennessee Street and led to a state review by Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson.
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KU business program rises in 2014 rankings
Kansas University undergraduate business program jumps to 36th among publics and 58th overall in the 2014 U.S. News rankings while the engineering program slides to 45th among publics and 78th overall. rankings released this week shift positions between the two programs.
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Partly Sunny Social Update Joins LJWorld Presence
A brief social media note invites readers to follow LJWorld on Facebook and Twitter for updates. It highlights upcoming posts and engagement opportunities with the local news outlet.
KU workshop unites faculty on state water issues
A research workshop at Kansas University brought together professors from several departments to discuss strategies for addressing the water challenges facing the state.
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