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KU chancellor’s pay ranks 86th among U.S. public university leaders

KU Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little was the 86th-highest-paid public university executive in 2011-12, according to a report published this week by the Chronicle of Higher Education. ...

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The nation’s reaction to top recruit Andrew Wiggins choosing Kansas

Huntington Prep basketball player Andrew Wiggins smiles along side his mother Marita Payne-Wiggins, right, as he announces his commitment to Kansas University during a ceremony on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at St. Joseph High School in Huntington W.Va. The Canadian star, a top prospect, averaged 23.4 points and 11.2 rebounds per game this season for West Virginia's Huntington Prep.

Lots of links to get to after top prospect Andrew Wiggins announced Tuesday that he was coming to Kansas ... • In his ...

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KU events this week: A whole lotta commencement, plus student art projects on display

This is the space where we usually let you know what's going on at KU this week. But it's finals week at KU, and aside ...

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Organized labor calls current Legislature one of the worst

Topeka — Labor officials are not happy with the Kansas Legislature. Citing a recent report that lists Kansas as one of the nation's 10 most ...

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Two convenience stores coming to downtown Lawrence

Here’s a tip for you: Make sure your stock portfolio includes plenty of exposure to cheap snack food and elastic waist bands. I may be ...

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Cooking away the CSA, week 5: Greens, greens everywhere

Herbs for our container garden.

It is FINALLY 80 degrees. And mid-May. And sunny. And all those things mean summer is right around the corner — as underlined by the ...

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Morels popping up on Lawrence menus

Pizza Bianca with morels, Maggie's Farm purple asparagus, fresh spinach, Crescenza cheese and truffle oil was one of the May 14, 2013, lunch specials at Genovese.

It’s the time of year when morels are popping up in Kansas woods and in the news feeds of those foraging-types you’re friends with on ...

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KU football team pumped not pouting about Andrew Wiggins joining Jayhawks

Minutes after the nation's No. 1 prep prospect, Andrew Wiggins, announced that he was heading to Kansas, many KU fans and national writers took to ...

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Andrew Wiggins signing makes this Bill Self’s best, not first, reloading job

A lot can happen in 10-plus months, but right this minute it feels as if John Calipari and Bill Self will coach against each other ...

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Addition of Andrew Wiggins brings clarity to KU basketball lineup

The Andrew-Wiggins-to-Kansas news that overjoyed Jayhawk Nation at 11:09 a.m. today and continues to send waves of happiness throughout Lawrence brings to town the latest ...

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Former Senate president mentioned as challenger to Brownback says he’s not running

Topeka — A possible election challenge to Gov. Sam Brownback by former Senate President Steve Morris has been batted around the Twitterverse recently. Contacted by ...

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Instant reaction: ESPN.com’s Jason King talks about what the Andrew Wiggins signing means for KU

McDonald's East All-American's Andrew Wiggins looks up during the first half of the McDonald's All-American boys basketball game in Chicago, Wednesday, April 3, 2013.

ESPN.com college basketball reporter Jason King (@JasonKingESPN on Twitter) took some time to talk about the Kansas men's basketball team signing No. 1 prospect Andrew ...

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Lawrence retail spending off to strong start in 2013; up 3.1 percent for the year

Here I thought I was the only one who visited my banker around Valentine’s Day. I’ve found that a home equity loan is useful when ...

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Knology changes its name to WOW!; lifts usage caps on Internet service

The changes keep on coming in the Lawrence Internet market. The largest Internet service provider in Lawrence has just announced that it is removing all ...

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Rivals.com’s Eric Bossi discusses Andrew Wiggins and his potential impact if he commits to KU

Kansas recruit Andrew Wiggins watches from behind the bench during the second half, Monday, March 4, 2013 at Allen Fieldhouse.

Rivals.com's No. 1-ranked recruit Andrew Wiggins will announce his college decision at approximately 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, with Kansas as one of the final four schools ...

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Leaders plan talks as legislative session grinds on

Topeka — The legislative wrap-up session entered its second week and the major items have yet to be wrapped up. Gov. Sam Brownback, Senate President ...

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City estimates it may cost hundreds of thousands of dollars per year to keep concealed weapons out of city buildings

It appears the city soon will have to buy hundreds thousands of dollars worth of security measures. Either that, or the city will have to ...

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Wicked Broadband project seeks $500,000 city grant; downtown hotel project seeks adjustment to incentives package; historical society seeks $20k for new exhibit

Reading the agenda for Tuesday night’s Lawrence City Commission meeting is kind of like reading my household’s credit card bill: There are plenty of questions, ...

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‘Pay Heed’ returns with more KU dancing, locker room footage

The Kansas University athletic department and Jeff Forbes have released the latest installment of the "Pay Heed" video series, and it's definitely worth a look, ...

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Let’s Go Camping: Several former Jayhawks set for first taste of life in the NFL

• CINCINNATI BENGALS — May 10-12 Tanner Hawkinson, OL Like several other NFL teams, the Bengals open rookie mini camp Friday, when fifth-round draft pick ...

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