Kansas debaters end run at NDT as Emporia duo wins title
Kansas University tallys a 4-4 record in the National Debate Tournament prelims missing Sweet 16. Emporia State University pair Ryan Wash and Elijah Smith win the NDT in a landmark CEDA crossover, the first duo to claim both titles and the first two black students to win the NDT.
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DUI Bill Passes In Kansas Legislature
Kansas lawmakers unanimously approved a DUI bill expanding penalties for drunken drivers. The measure, backed by Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson, would let prosecutors pursue aggravated battery charges in injurious ethanol related crashes, addressing a prior Supreme Court rule. Branson cited the Aug. 26 KU incident where a drunk driver injured Colby Liston and lost his legs as a case the new law could have affected. The House approved 124 to 0 and the Senate 40 to 0. it moves to Governor Brownback's desk.
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Lawrence Parks to Host Dam Run at Clinton Lake Complex
The Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual Dam Run on Saturday at the Clinton Lake Softball Complex. The event offers 5 and 12 kilometer runs and a 1 mile fun walk starting at 9 a.m. Registration is due Friday with fees of 20 dollars for the runs and 14 dollars for the walk. All participants receive a Dam Run T shirt and prizes will be awarded. Registration forms are at www.lawrences.org/Iprd/classes.
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Council candidate's home and car vandalized in Wichita
Wichita council candidate Josh Blick reports vandalism at his home and on his vehicle with spray paint on yard signs and a smashed windshield. The attack also included spray painting the name Jeff on his house while Blick campaigns against Jeff Blubaugh for the southwest district seat. Blubaugh distanced himself, inviting police to find the perpetrators and prosecute, calling Blick a friend.
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Couple offers reward in horse's death
Grantville Kansas couple Gary Carbonneau and Ava Carbonneau offer a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the shooting of their daughter's 11 year old chestnut horse Aimee. The insurance company adds another $1,000. The horse was shot on their property last Tuesday with a bullet passing through the liver and stomach before lodging in the intestine.
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Wichita abortion clinic to open amid opposition
The South Wind Women’s Center, owned by Trust Women Foundation, prepared to open this week in the former Tiller facility. The clinic will offer abortions to 14 weeks and health care services with three rotating doctors. Opponents vow to pressure closure, security will be heightened, and foundation founder Julie Burkhart faces a stalking-protection court hearing on April 11 against Wichita pastor Mark Holick.
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Snowfall Fails to Replenish Kansas Soil Moisture
Three major snowstorms in February and March did little to ease soil dryness in Kansas. Kansas Agricultural Statistics Service reports topsoil and subsoil moisture remain short to very short across most of the state while winter wheat ratings show widespread poorer conditions. Drought remains severe across parts of the Plains despite precipitation from the storms.
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City approves road work plans to restructure traffic
City officials detail Bob Billings Parkway and Wakarusa Drive projects with lane reductions and closures from Crossgate to Kasold and Iowa Street to manage traffic. From late May to mid-July the south of Bob Billings will close, with a second closure north of Bob Billings after completion. Intersections stay open, signs will direct motorists to affected businesses, bids due in mid April, work after KU spring term and finishing by late August.
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