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Two KU baseball players sign free agent MLB contracts
LAWRENCE (KSNT) – A pair of right-handed Jayhawk pitchers are getting their shot at the next level. Reese Dutton and J’Briell Easley have both signed free agent contracts, Dutton with the Philadelphia Phillies and Easley with the Texas Rangers. In his sole year at KU after transferring in from USC Upstate, Dutton earned a spot […]
How Kansas Football is Preparing For ‘Home Games’ In Kansas City
One day, David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium will be transformed into an arena that befits the modern era of college football. But, getting there requires time. For this season, the Kansas Jayhawks won’t play a single game in Lawrence. The stadium underwent a near-demolition right after the 2023 season...
New executive director of Family Promise of Lawrence resigns
Monique Wahba, recently named director of Family Promise of Lawrence, has resigned from her position because the role does not “align as well with (her) career goals” as she had anticipated, the organization announced Friday. Brenda Wahl, current director of operations and a staff member of FPL for...
Lawrence City Band continues to unite community 100 years later
Lawn chairs and picnic blankets cover the grass at South Park as community members gather for the Lawrence City Band’s Summer Concert Series. The band has been performing for over 100 years and they spend eight Wednesdays in June and July entertaining the community. “I think we're so blessed...
Travis Goff provides update on KU's fundraising efforts for the Gateway District
Take a drive around the University of Kansas campus over the last few months and you'll see there's a lot of construction to athletics-related venues going on at the moment. On the north side of campus, David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium and the Anderson Family Football complex have been under renovation for months. The football complex is set to re-open to the team on Monday while the stadium continues to undergo construction ahead of its re-opening in 2025.
Take a peek at renovations of David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium
Construction crews continue work on David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, home of the Kansas Jayhawks' football team. The plan is for work to be completed on the west side of the stadium in time for the start of the 2025 football season.
VCMN release absolute banger “FAB”
It’s no secret we’re gaga for VCMN. The R&B duo have been bringing joy to every corner of Lawrence with their lively performances and larger-than-life personalities. They’re instantly likable, and they get EVERYONE dancing. Their new single “FAB” perfectly reflects this, and we immediately started shaking our...
New translation of Ovid’s ‘Heroides’ offers insight into ‘ancient fan fiction’
LAWRENCE — Publius Ovidius Naso — better known to modern readers as Ovid — was a Roman poet who lived during the reign of Augustus. Much of his life was shrouded in mystery, and his works remain equally admired and scrutinized. “His poetry straddles that line between...
Lawrence Community Shelter board concerned about 2025 funding; city looking to limit services to locals
Lawrence Community Shelter board members shared concerns Thursday that the emergency shelter’s funding — which could rely upon voters approving a sales tax increase — could be in jeopardy. Meanwhile, the City of Lawrence is working on policies to limit homelessness services to people who have ties...
Travis Goff explains why the Allen Fieldhouse capacity decreased as a part of renovations
Earlier this month, Kansas athletics announced the overall capacity of Allen Fieldhouse would be lowered from 16,300 to 15,300 as a result of the ongoing renovations to the historic venue. The 16,300 capacity had been in place since the mid-1990s. KU is close to completing the second phase of its two-phase renovation plans for Allen Fieldhouse that are expected to improve fan experience.
KU’s Goff calls 2024 football season a ‘no-lose’ situation
LAWRENCE, Kan. (KSNT) – If the University of Kansas’ football team can reach a bowl game in the 2024 season, it will mark the first time in program history that the Jayhawks have played in the postseason for three straight seasons. That’s the kind of context the KU Athletic Director Travis Goff has to remind […]
Kansas makes the cut for four-star wing Tounde Yessoufou
Four-star prospect Tounde Yessoufou included Kansas in his top group on Wednesday. The Jayhawks remain in the hunt for the versatile wing and are in his top 10 schools along with Arizona, Arizona State, Baylor, Kentucky, Tennessee, UCLA, UConn, USC and Washington. So far, he has taken official visits to Arizona, USC and Washington.
Beatty Family Adds Substantial Gift for Gateway District to Legacy of KU Support
LAWRENCE, Kan. — The Beatty family has been linked with the University of Kansas and KU Athletics for seven generations and 130 years — almost as long as KU has had a football program. Obtaining a KU education and cheering on KU Athletics teams are family traditions — as are a passion for serving others and giving back.
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