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PHOTOS: Annual Mass. Street event brings out Lawrence’s own walking dead
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PHOTOS: 2025 KU Powwow & Indigenous Cultures Festival
Dancers filled the powwow grounds outside the Lied Center for the 2025 KU Powwow & Indigenous Cultures Festival on Saturday. The festival is organized by the Lied Center and KU’s Office of Sovereign Partnerships and Indigenous Initiatives.
Mardi Gras parade rolls on in spite of the rain
A little rain didn’t dampen the spirits of the annual Mardi Gras parade on Tuesday in downtown Lawrence. Revelers sang, danced and played down Massachusetts Street, some with ponchos and umbrellas, and stopped in for a performance at Terrebonne.
PHOTOS: A traditional Indigenous burn at the KU Field Station
Indigenous students at the University of Kansas and Haskell Indian Nations University, as well as local residents and tribal community members, took part in a traditional burn on Saturday at the KU Field Station.
PHOTOS: 2024 Powwow and Indigenous Cultures Festival at KU
photo by: Mike Yoder Dancers in tribal regalia gather for the grand entry at the 2024 University of Kansas First Nations Student Association Powwow on Saturday, April 13, at the Lied Center. The University of Kansas’ First Nations Student Association hosted its annual Powwow and Indigenous Cultures Festival on Saturday — this time on the new powwow grounds officially established at the Lied Center.
Photos: Inclusive Holiday Market at the Lied Center
newslink My Account Dec 16, 2023 - 3:38pm A diverse mix of vendors and craftspeople filled the Lied Center on Saturday for the Inclusive Holiday Market, organized by Black:30, which provides support services to minority business owners, and MercTribe Designs. More than 100 vendors were at the event. Notifications
PHOTOS: 2023 Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade
The horseback riders, wagons and carriages were back on Mass. Street on Saturday for the annual Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade, one of Lawrence’s longest-running holiday traditions. The parade turned 30 years old this year and, as usual, drew dozens of entries from Kansas and elsewhere in the region.
PHOTOS: 2023 Holiday Lighting Ceremony and Santa Rescue
photo by: Mike Yoder Santa celebrates his arrival in Lawrence after a Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical crew used a ladder truck to rescue him from the roof of Weaver’s Department Store on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in downtown Lawrence. Lawrence kicked off the holiday season on Friday night with the annual downtown Holiday Lighting Ceremony and Santa Rescue. Plenty of other holiday events are scheduled in the coming weeks; see our holiday events calendar here.
PHOTOS: 2023 Zombie Walk shuffles through downtown Lawrence
newslink ... Oct 19, 2023 - 8:48pm All kinds of ghouls flocked to downtown Lawrence on Thursday for the annual Zombie Walk, dressed in costumes that ranged from frighteningly clever to just plain frightening. As usual, the zombies gathered in South Park and then strolled as a group down Massachusetts Street. Notifications
3 Suggestions for Land Use Policy
Michiana's Popular Farm Paper Since 1926 Home > Columns > Articles 3 Suggestions for Land Use Policy Published: Friday, September 15, 2023 The following is from Mike Yoder, president of Wood-Land-Lakes RC&D Land Trust. Once again, the state is interested in farmland. The Indiana Legislature is once again studying the loss of farmland. I recently asked two state legislators if there has been a political philosophical change since the last time Indiana investigated this issue.
PHOTOS: Scenes from the Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championships
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PHOTOS: Busker Festival begins in downtown Lawrence
The annual Lawrence Busker Festival kicked off Friday and will run through Monday in downtown Lawrence. The Busker Festival features four stages, two on Eighth Street and two on Massachusetts, with a rotation of entertainment all weekend, and the Art Tougeau art car parade will be held at noon Saturday. A full schedule can be seen at www.lawrencebuskerfest.com.
PHOTOS: Bishop Seabury Academy 2023 commencement
photo by: Mike Yoder Bishop Seabury graduates send confetti into the air at the conclusion of Bishop Seabury Academy commencement ceremonies Friday, May 26, 2023, in the school gymnasium. Bishop Seabury celebrated its graduating class of 2023 with commencement ceremonies on Friday in the school’s gymnasium. photo by: Mike Yoder Bishop Seabury graduates listen to speeches given by fellow seniors during Bishop Seabury Academy commencement ceremonies Friday, May 26, 2023, in the school gymnasium.
PHOTOS: Free State High School 2023 commencement
photo by: Mike Yoder Free State High graduates toss their caps at the conclusion of the school's graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at FSHS stadium. Free State High School honored about 400 graduates in the class of 2023 during its commencement ceremony on Wednesday at the school stadium. photo by: Mike Yoder Free State High graduates sing the school’s alma mater during the school’s graduation ceremony Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at FSHS stadium.
PHOTOS: Lawrence High School 2023 commencement
photo by: Mike Yoder Lawrence High School graduates toss their caps at the conclusion of the school's graduation ceremony Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Lawrence High School's stadium. Lawrence High School celebrated about 340 graduating seniors in its commencement ceremony on Tuesday at the school’s stadium. photo by: Mike Yoder A graduate waves while entering the stadium during commencement ceremonies on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Lawrence High School.
A day of spring festivities at KU: Powwow, art market, Easter Egg Roll with Dole
KU’s campus hosted not one, but two festive events on a mild spring Saturday: the Easter Egg Roll with Dole and the KU First Nations Student Association Powwow and Indigenous Cultures Festival. Each year, the powwow celebrates the diversity of Indigenous cultures through dance, song and honoring ancestral traditions, as well as an art market where Native vendors sell their work.
PHOTOS: 2023 Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade
photo by: Mike Yoder The Sandbar floats takes up nearly the whole intersection at 11th and Massachusetts streets as it passes through downtown during the annual Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Friday, March 17, 2023. Massachusetts Street turned green on Friday for the annual Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade and the Irish Mile race. This year’s parade was a benefit for the Cantemos Youth Chorale, O’Connell Children’s Shelter and Sunrise Project.
PHOTOS: 2023 Lawrence Mardi Gras parade
photo by: Mike Yoder Marchers cross the street during the Lawrence Mardi Gras parade on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, in downtown Lawrence. Musicians and revelers in colorful costumes made their way through downtown Lawrence for the annual Mardi Gras parade on Tuesday, stopping at some restaurants and the Lawrence Public Library along the way. photo by: Mike Yoder A participant in the 2023 Mardi Gras parade blows a horn to get the parade started on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, in downtown Lawrence.
PHOTOS: Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade 2022 rolls through downtown Lawrence
photo by: Mike Yoder/Journal-World The Birkenholz family of Hopkins, Missouri, participates in the Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022.
PHOTOS: 2022 Lawrence Zombie Walk
photo by: Mike Yoder A young girl reacts to a zombie's scream at the Lawrence Zombie Walk on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022. Participants gathered in South Park and then walked through downtown Lawrence. All kinds of gruesome ghouls descended on downtown Lawrence on Thursday during Lawrence’s annual Zombie Walk. The participants — some in elaborate costumes — met in South Park and then shambled down Massachusetts Street.
Kansas football reveals location for ESPN's College Gameday set on Saturday | Tale of the Tait
“Fill the hill,” they’re calling it, and they want Kansas football fans to do it on Saturday for a couple of hours before they Pack the Booth. The KU football program on Tuesday evening officially announced the location of the College Gameday set for this weekend’s top-20 showdown between No. 19 Kansas and 17th-ranked TCU. The set for the Saturday morning ESPN preview show will be located smack dab in the heart of the Campanile hill setting.
PHOTOS: Autumn-like weather greets shoppers at September Sidewalk Sale and Family Fun Day
Downtown Lawrence was livelier than usual Saturday as merchants spilled out onto the sidewalks for their September Sidewalk Sale and Family Fun Day. Lots of items were discounted up and down Massachusetts Street from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and a Family Fun Zone was hopping on Eighth Street between Mass. and Vermont streets.
PHOTOS: Dogs enjoy pool at annual Pooch Plunge
photo by: Mike Yoder/Journal-World Local dogs participate in the annual Pooch Plunge Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, and get the opportunity to swim at the Outdoor Aquatic Center before the pool is drained for the season. As the dog days of summer wind down, the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center opened its doors for the annual Pooch Plunge on Monday, giving local dogs the opportunity to enjoy the water before the pool is drained for the season.
PHOTOS: New splash pad opens at Burroughs Creek park
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Could creation of lucrative name, image and likeness opportunities inspire more college athletes to stay in school longer? | Tale of the Tait
A fan holds out a KU basketball in hopes of having a KU player sign it during a parade to celebrate the KU men’s basketball team’s NCAA basketball championship Sunday, April 10, 2022. by Mike Yoder North Carolina big man Armando Bacot’s decision to return to UNC for his senior season was way more than a victory for the Tar Heels. It also represented a huge win for the name, image and likeness movement in college athletics.
A few key questions surrounding the KU football coaching search | Tale of the Tait
New KU Athletic Director Travis Goff, right, chats with KU Chancellor Douglas Girod during Goff's introduction on April 7, 2021 at the Lied Center. by Mike Yoder As yet another Kansas football coaching search moves through a new week, the most obvious question on the minds of KU fans is simple: Who are the Jayhawks going to hire? It may take a little bit of time to sort that out.
KU AD Travis Goff is not taking too long to hire a football coach, you're just excited; both are OK | Tale of the Tait
Travis Goff, a 2002 graduate of the University of Kansas and native of Dodge City, introduces himself as KU’s new athletic director Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at the Lied Center on KU's west campus. by Mike Yoder There should be no concern among the Kansas fan base over how thorough new KU Athletic Director Travis Goff has been in his vetting of football candidates.
A potential starting point for KU AD Travis Goff's search for a new football coach | Tale of the Tait
Travis Goff, a 2002 graduate of the University of Kansas and native of Dodge City, left, fist-bumps KU Chancellor Douglas Girod, right, on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at the Lied Center on KU's west campus. by Mike Yoder Now that all of the introductions, handshakes and pleasantries have subsided, new University of Kansas Athletic Director Travis Goff can fully immerse himself in the job of finding KU’s new football coach. And the place he should start is on the telephone.
Getting to know: Texas Tech football | Jackson's Journal
Kansas wide receiver Andrew Parchment (4) loses the ball on an incomplete pass play in the first half of Saturday’s game against Texas Tech at David Booth Memorial Stadium. by Mike Yoder A winless Kansas football team will have to hope that history can repeat itself this weekend, as it heads to Lubbock, Texas for a rematch of last year’s thriller with Texas Tech. Kickoff is slated for 11 a.m. at Jones AT & T Stadium.
Mitch Lightfoot's fling as 3-point shooter not expected to carry over to senior year | Smithology
Kansas forward Mitch Lightfoot (44) signals a three by Kansas guard Ochai Agbaji (30) during the second half of an exhibition, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018 at Allen Fieldhouse. by Nick Krug Wise beyond his years, Mitch Lightfoot is ready to severely rein in his 3-point firing tendencies. What’s that? You don’t recall the Kansas forward taking copious amounts of jumpers from beyond the arc?
Kansas coach Bill Self reflects on wild legacy of former Oklahoma coach Billy Tubbs, who died Sunday at age 85 | Tale of the Tait
Richard Gwin/Journal-World Photo. Oklahoma coach Billy Tubbs screams up a storm during his team's 83-79 loss in the 1988 NCAA Championship game on April 4 in Kansas City, Mo. by Mike Yoder Former Oklahoma basketball coach Billy Tubbs, one of the most popular villains of the 1980s in the world of Kansas basketball, died Sunday at age 85.
KU golfers facing unusual stay-or-go scenario in wake of COVID-19 crisis
Photo by Mike Yoder Head Kansas golf coach Jamie Bermel is pictured. Advertisement Kansas golf coach Jamie Bermel had just one hour on Monday to run up to his office on KU’s campus to grab any supplies or files he might need. He came home with a stapler and a calculator. With the NCAA recently granting spring sports athletes an additional year of eligibility to make up for this season’s cancellations, Bermel’s program is moving into uncharted waters.
KU great Paul Pierce interested in H-O-R-S-E idea for ESPN | Tale of the Tait
Paul Pierce soaks up the crowd's applause after hitting a three-point shot as the shot clock expires to give the blue team a 111-108 lead at the Legends of the Phog game Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse. by Mike Yoder With games on hold because of COVID-19 and live sports reduced to replays of games gone by, the NBA is working on plans to create a H-O-R-S-E competition, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Kansas to retire Marcus Morris' No. 22 jersey on Feb. 17
Photo by Nick Krug Kansas forward Marcus Morris puffs his jersey with little time remaining against Texas during Big 12 championship. Advertisement The Kansas men’s basketball program on Monday announced plans to retire the jersey of former KU standout Marcus Morris during a ceremony on Feb. 17 when Kansas plays Iowa State at Allen Fieldhouse. In doing so, the Jayhawks, for the first time in history, will essentially be honoring two players with one jersey.
Self on senior Udoka Azubuike's free throw woes: 'He's just got a mental block' | Tale of the Tait
Self on senior Udoka Azubuike's free throw woes: 'He's just got a mental block' Posted by Matt Tait November 1, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. Advertisement Kansas center Udoka Azubuike (35) dunks over Pittsburg State forward Christian Edmonson (33) during the first half, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019 at Allen Fieldhouse.
FanDuel’s odds for KU vs. Duke in Champions Classic | Jackson's Journal
From left Kansas forward Mitch Lightfoot (44), Kansas forward Silvio De Sousa (22) and Kansas guard Christian Braun (2) walk onto the court after a timeout during the first half, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019 at Allen Fieldhouse. by Mike Yoder College basketball is officially back. While it is tougher to get gambling information in this sport compared to others, that isn’t the case for the season opener.
Quick Recap: Kansas rolls past Pitt State 102-42
Photo by Mike Yoder Kansas guard Marcus Garrett (0) steals the ball from Pittsburg State guard Jah-Kobe Womack (3) during the first half, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019 at Allen Fieldhouse. Advertisement If exhibition games truly are tune-ups for the regular season, the Kansas men’s basketball team appears to be in for a fun season after Thursday night.
Notebook: Jayhawks win Big 12 weekly awards; league acknowledges clock mistake at Texas
Although his head coach, Les Miles, described Carter Stanley being named the Big 12’s Offensive Player of the Week as “wonderful,” the Kansas football team’s starting quarterback went out of his way to downplay the honor. “It was a fun weekend,” Stanley replied, when asked Monday about how it felt to win the award, following his role in a 37-34 Jayhawks victory over Texas Tech. “We had some great play, offense, defense, special teams,” Stanley went on. “It was cool to win that award.
Kansas QB Carter Stanley performing well against different types of pressure | Jackson's Journal
Kansas quarterback Carter Stanley (9) passes during during the Kansas-Texas Tech game Saturday at Memorial Stadium. by Mike Yoder There was a lot to like about Carter Stanley’s first touchdown strike in KU’s 37-34 win over Texas Tech last weekend. Stanley linked up with receiver Stephon Robinson for a 48-yard touchdown late in the first half to help pull the Jayhawks within a field goal. Robinson made a tough catch, and was off to the races after snagging the ball in stride.
KU is a 5-point underdog for Week 10 matchup with Kansas State | Jackson's Journal
Kansas wide receiver Andrew Parchment (4) runs close along the sidelines after a catch and rans for a second-half touchdown in the Jayhawks 37-34 in Saturday. by Mike Yoder This year’s Sunflower Showdown has a different feel to it, and the early betting line helps give us an idea why. As of Monday afternoon, Kansas was considered a five-point underdog on FanDuel’s Sportsbook. The line has really bounced around between 4.5-6 points, from what I have seen at multiple sportsbooks.
Rosters set for Thursday's Rock Chalk Roundball Classic in Eudora
Photo by Mike Yoder Tyshawn Taylor greets Dagen Korynta, 7, as Dagen runs through a lineup of former KU players during the 2017 Rock Chalk Roundball Classic at Free State High School. The annual charity event benefits local families fighting cancer. Dagen was diagnosed with cancer in 2015. As of January 2017, Dagen is in remission.
Notebook: Joel Embiid planned to play in Sweet 16
Photo Gallery Images from Sunday's game between the Kansas Jayhawks and Stanford Cardinal. Video Perry Ellis and Tarik Black discuss loss Video by Mike Yoder STANFORD 60, KANSAS 57 • Box score St. Louis It turns out Kansas University freshman Joel Embiid would have been available for Thursday’s Sweet 16 matchup against Dayton, had the Jayhawks been able to defeat Stanford on Sunday in Scottrade Center. “Yes.
KU tennis remains motivated ahead of clash with defending champs in Sweet 16
Photo by Mike Yoder Kansas No. 1 doubles players Janet Koch, left, watches her teammate, Nina Khmelnitckaia, return a volley at the net during their NCAA Tournament doubles match against Denver on Friday, May 3, 2019, at Jayhawk Tennis Center at Rock Chalk Park. The Jayhawks defeated Denver 4-0 to advance to play Florida in Round 2. Advertisement Not long after the Kansas women’s tennis team notched its first Sweet 16 berth since 1998, the squad got back to work.
Some Berks, Tri-County gas stations offer gas under $2 per gallon
Friday January 8, 2016 10:44 PM Stations in and around Boyertown are offering prices under $2, to the delight of motorists. Written by Mike Yoder - Reading Eagle Boyertown, PA — Motorists driving in the Boyertown area may want to slow down when approaching the next gas price sign. Several stations in and around Boyertown are offering gas for under $2 a gallon. Prices dipped as low as $1.95 a gallon for regular unleaded - some of the cheapest gas in the entire state.
'It is our playground here': KU tennis completes undefeated season at home by notching Sweet 16 berth
Photo by Mike Yoder The Kansas tennis team celebrates a a 4-2 win against Florida Saturday at the Jayhawk Tennis Center. Kansas advances to the Sweet 16 next weekend. Advertisement After the Kansas women’s tennis team claimed its third point, many fans turned their attention to the fourth court at the Jayhawk Tennis Center Saturday afternoon.
KU tennis defeats Florida, advances to Sweet 16 for first time since 1998
Mike Yoder Kansas freshman Sonia Smagina and Kansas fans react to her win at No. 4 singles giving KU a 4-2 win against Florida Saturday afternoon at the Jayhawk Tennis Center. Kansas advances to the Sweet 16 next weekend. Advertisement Moments after Kansas senior Janet Koch lost her singles match and shook hands with her opponent, she turned to watch the fourth court at the Jayhawk Tennis Center.
Despite sloppy play, KU tennis advances past Denver in opening round
Photo by Mike Yoder Kansas No. 5 single’s player Nina Khmelnitckaia hits this return to claim a 6-3, 6-4 win on Court 5 for KU, and an overall 4-0 win over Denver in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, May 3, 2019, at Jayhawk Tennis Center at Rock Chalk Park. The Jayhawks advanced to play Florida in Round 2. Advertisement There was no tennis racquet flip. There was no Gatorade bath or large team celebration at the Jayhawk Tennis Center.
Les Miles to go 'Over the Edge' for Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence
Photo by Nick Krug Newly-hired Kansas football coach Les Miles greets the Allen Fieldhouse crowd during halftime of the Jayhawks’ game against Stanford on Dec. 1, 2018. Advertisement You’ve seen him eat grass. You’ve seen him steal the national championship trophy in a Dr. Pepper commercial. And soon you’ll have a chance to watch Les Miles rappel down the side of a building.
Les Miles keeping David Beaty assistants Tony Hull and Clint Bowen on staff
Photo by Mike Yoder Kansas defensive end Dorance Armstrong, left, listens to associate head coach Tony Hull during preseason practice on Monday, Aug. 7, 2017. Advertisement Two of the most recognizable faces from former Kansas football coach David Beaty’s staff aren’t going anywhere. Both running backs coach Tony Hull and former defensive coordinator Clint Bowen will be retained by new head coach Les Miles, KU announced Tuesday night.
Local produce highlights Lawrence celebration of Farm to School Week
The menu for the Lawrence school district’s upcoming farm to school lunch originally called for, among other vegetables, peppers. But unlike produce shipped from distant, always-summer climates, local food is dependent on local weather. And an early October frost means local schools won’t be serving as many peppers as planned. “We have to work with what we get,” said Lindsey Morgan, registered dietitian and district food service supervisor.
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