First Watch to donate profits in honor of former owner
Lawrence's First Watch will donate 100 percent of its profits on Monday to the local Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in memory of former owner Todd Babington who died last year at 52. Babington opened the Lawrence restaurant in 1997 as an early franchisee of the Brandenton, Florida chain.
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Missouri Lawmakers Push to End Cross‑Border Tax Credits
Missouri Representative T J Berry proposes ending tax credits that lure businesses across the state line without creating new jobs. He seeks a matching Kansas measure while the bill passed the Missouri House and awaits Senate action. In Kansas, officials faced upheaval as top leaders of the Kansas Juvenile Justice Authority were fired, with officials saying the dismissals came by phone and prompting criticism from state lawmakers.
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Cadets Test Fitness in 2012 Best Ranger Buddy Team
ROTC cadets from 29 schools in 13 states competed at Clinton Lake for the 18th Best Ranger Buddy Team Competition. Stuart McConnell and John Bergman of Kansas University led the all male category, winning the ruck run after a 15-kilometer rock march, amid early dawn dew and 35-pound packs.
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Students extend helping hands for Big Event
Kansas University volunteers take part in The Big Event on a Saturday service drive. More than 2,000 KU students raked leaves, spread mulch, washed windows, cut wood, pulled weeds, and mowed for a local homeowner, with no money exchanged. Alumni and fraternities like Kap pa Sigma joined in as part of the community service effort.
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