Day of Caring Volunteer Drive Seeks Help in Douglas County
United Way Roger Hill Volunteer Center promotes a Day of Caring event on Saturday April 21 with 26 projects across Lawrence and surrounding areas. Kickoff Breakfast at The Castle Tea Room runs 8 30 to 9 30 a m. Volunteers can sign up via volunteer douglascounty org or volunteer rhvc org contact Shannon Reid at 785 865 5030. Projects include trail work at Wakarusa Wetlands and Haskell Medicine Wheel library shelving and yard work at Ballard sites. Immediate needs at Woodlawn School carnival April 14 4 to 7 p m Jeanne Fridell at 785 832 5920. Friends of Lawrence Public Library book sale setup April 12 17 and 21 22 Ruth DeWitt 785 843 3833 ext 149. For more opportunities contact Shannon Reid or visit volunteer douglascounty org.
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Officers cleared in killing of Kansas chase suspect
Darren J. Baker, 53, of Wichita, was shot February 6 after a chase from Goddard to near Cheney Lake in Reno County. Three departments and Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office involved. Reno County DA Keith Schroeder found officers acted within the law, calling the shooting tragic but justified.
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Kansas groups oppose Brownback tax plan in release
The League of Women Voters of Kansas criticizes Gov. Brownback tax cuts and a conference committee’s three proposals that cut income taxes for nearly 200,000 businesses. Voters of Kansas cites a study by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy saying the wealthy gain while low income Kansans lose. The plans would reduce state revenue by hundreds of millions, harming schools social services and public safety.
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Debates over Kansas prayer room raise protest concerns
During last weeks debate on a statehouse prayer room, several House members feared Westboro Baptist Church pickets would use it while others questioned allowable books and use of tax funds. Rep. Joe Seiwert urged not to attend if offended, as debate paused for break until April 25.
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Farb student uncovers stronger effects of BPS on cancer cells
Farb worked with Kristi Neufeld at Kansas University to test BPA and BPS on breast cancer cell growth. Results show BPS increases growth more than BPA. The Grinnell College recruit earned top science fair honors, with trips to Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C., and aims to raise awareness of the BPA and BPS issue.
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