Latest news about Kansas
Kansas State gets patent for type of stem cells
Kansas State University has been issued a patent for a type of stem cells obtained from a substance in the umbilical cord.
8 Sep 2010, 7:57 am | click here to view more
Kansas athletic director Perkins steps down a year early
Embattled Kansas athletic director Lew Perkins retired 12 months early yesterday, following a year of controversy and embarrassment for both himself and the school.
8 Sep 2010, 2:19 am | click here to view more
Kansas government workers union endorses Holland
Kansas' largest union for government workers has endorsed Democratic nominee Tom Holland in the governor's race.
7 Sep 2010, 9:17 am | click here to view more
Kansas holding off on QB change
Coach Turner Gill, coming off one of the most embarrassing losses Kansas has had in decades, said Tuesday he'll wait before making a decision at quarterback. Kale Pick, last year's backup, got the start in the season opener. But he was benched in the fourth quarter in favor of Jordan Webb as North Dakota State handed Kansas a shocking 6-3 loss that brought boos raining down on Gill's...
7 Sep 2010, 5:09 pm | click here to view more
Kansas AD Perkins retiring
LAWRENCE, Kan., Sept. 7 (UPI) -- University of Kansas Athletic Director Lew Perkins has retired effectively immediately rather than a year from now, the school said Tuesday. University of Kansas - Lew Perkins - Education - United States - Kansas
7 Sep 2010, 4:12 pm | click here to view more
Kansas City will dedicate memorial for black veterans
KANSAS CITY — Kansas City will recognize black soldiers from every the nation's wars with a memorial on one of its boulevards. The parks department and a civic group called the Enshriners plan to dedicate a memorial along the Paseo boulevard on Sunday to honor every blacks in the Kansas City area who have served in the nation's armed forces and reserves. The Kansas City Star is reporting that ...
7 Sep 2010, 2:15 pm | click here to view more
Kansas AD Lew Perkins retires
Kansas athletic director Lew Perkins retired from his position, effectively immediately, the school announced on Tuesday. Perkins had intended to retire on Sept. 4, 2011 after an announcement in June, but the move was accelerated roughly one full year.
7 Sep 2010, 2:05 pm | click here to view more
Kansas City Chiefs: Three things
Three things Kansas City needs to work on this week in preparation for Monday’s opener against visiting San Diego: Feed off the energy: Kansas City is going to be rocking. Monday night games in Kansas City are rare these days and this is the first regular-season game at the renovated Arrowhead Stadium. Add that there is legitimate intrigue about this team and the atmosphere is going to be ...
7 Sep 2010, 12:13 pm | click here to view more
Kansas City to dedicate black veterans memorial
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City will recognize black soldiers from every the nation's wars with a memorial on one of its boulevards.
7 Sep 2010, 10:22 am | click here to view more
Kansas City Star lays off about 12 workers
The Kansas City Star laid off about a dozen employees Tuesday, eliminated a similar number of unfilled positions and announced an unpaid weeklong furlough for many of the remaining employees. Tuesday’s job cuts were the third this year, with similar reductions taken in January and May. The furlough, to be taken by the end of the fourth quarter, is the second for most employees this year.
7 Sep 2010, 10:21 pm | click here to view more