A Day for the Dogs at Pooch Plunge
Lawrence residents participate in the Pooch Plunge at the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center. Lilly the bassett hound wears a life preserver while Tim Childers helps her from the pool, Porter the English bulldog trots past Dan Fultz, and Cyndi Fecchia carries Opie. Photo gallery at Ijworld.com/poochplunge2015.
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Free State Festival seeks $100K from city
Lawrence Arts Center asks city commissioners to approve a $100000 grant from transient guest tax funds to support the 2016 Free State Festival planned for June. The request covers marketing musicians' fees and outdoor production costs as the festival's budget rises to $400500 amid grant funding declines.
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Slain professor in Miss shooting was KU grad
Ethan Schmidt the 39 year old Delta State University assistant professor of American history in Cleveland Mississippi earned his doctorate from Kansas University in 2007 before his death. KU professor Paul Kelton Schmidt’s adviser said he was heartbroken praising his energy and optimism.
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Windy Deaths
Report notes a pair of windstorm related fatalities linked to the region. Authorities investigate details while local responders coordinate emergency operations and safety advisories for affected neighborhoods. Public guidance emphasizes sheltering indoors and avoiding exposed areas as weather continues.
KU Enacts Most Sex Assault Measures While Preserving Greek Housing
Kansas University says it has begun enacting 22 of 27 recommendations from the Chancellor's Task Force on Sexual Assault. The university will not require fraternities and sororities to change freshman housing or recruitment, despite some proposals to redirect freshmen to residence halls. The task force cited national studies not specific to KU Greek life and recommended housing changes, but two controversial measures were not adopted.
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Police intervene as intoxicated women escorted to KU fraternities
Lawrence police report troubling alcohol incidents during the Fall Safety Initiative. Officers observed on two occasions groups of men carrying unconscious, highly intoxicated women back to fraternity houses after nights out since KU’s fall semester began in August.
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No quit in KU despite ugly O two start
Da vid Beaty remains optimistic about what the Jayhawks can accomplish this season despite an 0 2 start. The feature reflects early-season sentiment and sets a cautious, upbeat tone for KU football.
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