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KU basketball players part of antitrust lawsuit against NCAA
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Former Kansas basketball players Mario Chalmers and Sherron Collins are among 16 former men’s college basketball players suing the NCAA for unauthorized use of their names, images and likenesses during NCAA Tournament highlights. The class-action lawsuit was filed Monday in U.S. District Court in New...
Kansas Leads Big 12 with 124 Student-Athletes on Spring Academic All-Big 12 Team
LAWRENCE, Kan. – The Big 12 Conference announced the 2024 Spring Academic All-Big 12 Team on Tuesday, with 1,277 student-athletes earning the honor. Kansas had a conference-best 124 student-athletes on the list, with 112 on the first team and 12 on the second team. Kansas baseball, women's golf and...
Inside the inner office of Kansas coach Bill Self, where every object tells his story
Bill Self spent some 90 minutes with The Star annotating the memorabilia around him in his office, from Garth Brooks to Bruce Springsteen, George W. Bush to Barack Obama and so much more.
These 5 games are key as Kansas football strives for Big 12 success and more in 2024
LAWRENCE — Every game will hold significance in its own right this season, as Kansas football looks to build on its recent success. The Jayhawks are coming off of back-to-back appearances in bowl games for the first time in more than a decade. They’re coming off of their first bowl win, the 2023 Guaranteed Rate Bowl against UNLV, for the first time in more than a decade. In a new-look Big 12 Conference, with numerous teams in contention for a championship, head coach Lance Leipold’s squad finds itself squarely in that mix.
City of Lawrence files case against landlord for alleged source of income discrimination
The City of Lawrence has filed what appears to be its first Douglas County District Court lawsuit against a local landlord for allegedly refusing a prospective tenant based solely on their use of housing vouchers. Sue Herynk and her husband Joe Herynk, of River City Homes Inc., are named as...
Kansas basketball makes top-four for No. 1 ranked point guard in 2025 class
Kansas basketball is in the running for some of the best prospects in the 2025 recruiting class. The Jayhawks are looking to land several high schoolers in the upcoming cycle with several key contributors set to graduate after the 2024-25 season. HC Bill Self and his staff are eager to reel in potential NBA talent.
KU cornerback duo named to preseason all-conference team
Kansas’ top cornerback pairing of Cobee Bryant and Mello Dotson accounted for two of the five defensive backs selected to the preseason All-Big 12 Conference football team on Tuesday. The team, which was voted on by members of the media, did not feature any other Jayhawks, which was something...
Lawrence City Commission to hear report on funds for homeless outreach, land development code updates
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will hear a report on how Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center has used city funding for its homeless outreach services. The city awarded Bert Nash $573,141 in special alcohol sales tax funding for the center’s homeless outreach team to continue its work in 2023.
Liberty Hospital Officially Joins The University of Kansas Health System
Liberty Hospital has now officially joined the University of Kansas Health System and will soon begin an integration process for staff. News of both hospitals officially finalizing a partnership agreement was made during a livestream update on Monday. Liberty remains its own entity and will transfer its operations to KU Health.
Former Kansas basketball star makes spicy comment about top pick in NBA Draft
The Kansas Jayhawks had two players selected in last week's 2024 NBA Draft, with Johnny Furphy and Kevin McCullar going in the second round. While KU sent two players off to the pros, this was considered one of the worst draft classes in recent history. Many basketball fans have questioned whether No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher fits the bill of a potential superstar.
‘The truth finally came out’: Attorneys allege Douglas County DA’s office lied about investigation
Attorneys have alleged in a wrongful conviction case that the Douglas County district attorney and her legal counsel falsely asserted that a murder investigation was ongoing in order to delay proceedings and withhold documents. A jury in 2018 found Carrody Buchhorn guilty of reckless second-degree murder of a 9-month-old boy...
With more rain in forecast, Flood Watch issued for Topeka and vicinity
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - With more rain in the forecast, the National Weather Service office in Topeka has issued a Flood Watch for much of northeast and east-central Kansas. The Flood Watch is scheduled to be in effect from 5 p.m. Tuesday through Wednesday morning in Shawnee, Douglas, Franklin, Geary, Lyon, Morris, Osage, Wabaunsee, Jackson, Jefferson, Pottawatomie and Riley counties.
Kansas Construction Pension Fund Receives $43.1M PBGC Grant
The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation approved a $43.1 million grant on Friday for the Kansas Construction Trades Open End Pension Trust Fund, a pension fund for construction workers based in Topeka, Kansas. The pension plan covers 8,145 participants and had been in critical status. According to the plan’s Form 5500...
Storms and cooler weather for midweek
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - As a cold front moves through south central Kansas, the chances for storms will return to the state and much cooler temperatures are set to overspread the region for the middle of the week. Severe weather threats are low for the immediate area, but gusty winds and torrential rain can be expected.
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