Costs of college on the rise in Kansas and nationwide
The rise in tuition and fees hits families as average four year university costs climb 6.6 percent nationally to 3092 per semester. Kansas averages 2415 with increases from 5.1 to 9.5 percent at state universities. Parents Jeff and Marjie Clarke illustrate the strain as a KU senior and other children plan finances.
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Marjie Clarke
Marjie
Garden City High School
Kenneth
Henderson Middle School
Clarkes
Whitney
Garden City Community College
Emporia State University
Fort Hays State University
Kansas State University
Pittsburg State University
University of Kansas
Wichita State University
Garden City Upholds Stiffer Driving Penalties
Garden City commissioners maintained mandatory jail terms for driving offenses despite a Hispanic group claim they target immigrants. They revisited three ordinances at Commissioner Harnesss request and amended penalties last September, with Mayor Mesa and other officials resisting further changes. Police Chief Hawkins cited unusually high violations for no valid license, driving while suspended, and no proof of insurance.
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Garden City
Nancy Harness
Harness
Reynaldo Mesa
John Doll
J.R. Behan
David Crase
Mesa
James Hawkins
Clinton Wins New Hampshire Primary Shocks Campaign
Hillary Rodham Clinton claimed a surprising New Hampshire victory as John McCain prepared for Michigan. Clinton said she would get grounded in Chappaqua before Super Tuesday amid questions about campaign changes and the next big stand. Barack Obama sought a revival with expected union endorsements in Nevada and South Carolina ahead of the next battles.
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New Hampshire
John McCain
Michigan
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Chappaqua
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Clinton
Barack Obama
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Nevada
Culinary Workers Union
Service Employees International Union
Elderly Snow Leopard at Zoo Goes Blind and Grays
An 18 year old snow leopard named Ozeko at Lee Richardson Zoo has gone blind from high blood pressure. Keeper Kathy Sexson notes the animal joins about 20 aging residents whose care requires more medical treatment and physical therapy as they age. The species’ maximum life expectancy is 22 years. Ozeko has already outlived See Zoo.
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Carey
Ozeko
Kathy Sexson
Lee Richardson Zoo
Boris
Amur
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