On the Street on Massachusetts Street visitor comments
Emily Weber of Atchison says she enjoys watching baseball and football but does not participate much in organized sports. Her remarks reflect a casual interest in local athletics rather to involvement.
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Emily Weber
Atchison
Regents discuss budget and health education center
The Kansas Board of Regents debate funding plans to restore university cuts and push for a $75 million health education building at KU Medical Center. They seek state funds, an FHA refund, and private gifts, with a broader request including stabilizing Wichita medical curriculum expansion and science initiatives.
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Kansas Board of Regents
Sam Brownback
Kansas University Medical Center
Regents
KUMC
School of Medicine
Wichita
On the Record Law Enforcement Report
There were no incidents to report Saturday.
Births in Lawrence Settle Family Welcomes Three New Arrivals
John and Jean Rule of Lawrence welcome a boy born Saturday. Hesham Alabbad and Sara Alhussainalali of Lawrence announce a girl born Saturday. Andrea and Eric Allen of Lawrence welcome a boy born Thursday.
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John and
Jean Rule
Lawrence
Hesham Alabbad
Sara Alhussainalali
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Eric Allen
Budget funds for club tech questioned in Lawrence district
Lawrence school district finance director Kathy Johnson says a $184370 allocation to buy computers and furniture for the Boys and Girls Club came from a federal 21st Century Grant not district funds. The grant supports technology and related furniture at schools hosting after school clubs through the partnership. Call 8327297 or email soundoff@ljworld.com with questions.
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Lawrence
Kathy Johnson
Boys and Girls Club
Johnson
Haskell Art Show Draws Large Crowds On Campus
Sponsor Lee Pahcoddy notes pleasant weather as about 20 000 attendees visit the Powwow Grounds on Haskell campus for an all day art show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event features 15 to 20 food vendors and American Indian dancing acts at 11 a.m. 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Admission and parking are free, pets are not allowed.
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Lee Pahcoddy
Pahcoddy
Haskell
Pahcaddy
Reporting intern Luke Banker contact details
Luke Banker, reporting intern, can be reached at 832-6361 for follow up.
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Luke Banker
Brankernews
Kansas City Bike MS ride raises millions for MS research
Allison Ihm of the National MS Society Mid-America chapter led riders who began in Olathe and ended in Lawrence. Over 2,000 bikers raised about $13 million for MS research and patient support, part of the Mid-America chapter's $1.8 million. Bill Kennedy, 71, raised $11,000 in his 16th ride. Riders choose 36.8, 72.8, or 102.9 mile options with a second day of 36.8 or 66.9 miles.
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National
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Mid- America
Olathe
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Lawrence
Judy Oberlieu
Mid-America
Missouri
Nebraska
Wichita
Oberlieu
Oberheu
Kansas City
Bill Kennedy
Manhattan
Kennedy
Druen
Color Run cleanup and charity draw boosts local funds
Color Run drew Lawrence residents and visitors to a messy Saturday event with color powders and a wedding dress moment. Local organizers, aided by Van Go Inc, anticipate over a million dollars in total donations this year while a $20,000 city deposit ensures downtown cleanup.
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van Go Inc
Jessica Nixon
Lawrence
Shane
Jen Boden
Son
Meyers
Watson Park
Tennessee
Kentucky
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