Principal details ex-teacher exodus at South Middle
South Middle School faced a lock down when a former teacher, Chris Cobb, unannounced and reportedly intoxicated, created a disturbance leading to his arrest. Principal Keith Jones sent a weekend newsletter to staff and families to clarify circulating misinformation about the incident and Cobb’s past resignation in 2016 amid alleged racist comments.
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Downtown Lawrence sees mixed sales with Mass Street closure
Downtown Lawrence Inc. reports varied Saturday sales as Massachusetts Street closed for a Final Four safety plan. Some shops like Wheatfields Bakery posted typical sales while Free State Brewing Company saw about a 10 percent dip. Business owners weigh the atmosphere against traffic hindrances and input from an upcoming impact survey.
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Kansas House Rejects Plan for School Funding Increase
The Kansas House rejected a proposal to phase in more than 500 million dollars annually for public schools over five years after a two hour debate. The motion to advance the bill to final action failed 65 to 55 on an unrecorded vote. Inside: business and farm groups seek amendments on school finance.
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State tax collections exceed estimates by 39.5 million
Kansas Department of Revenue said March tax receipts topped expectations by 39.5 million, lifting first three quarters' totals to about 315 million above the latest forecast. The March report arrived as the Kansas House prepared to debate a school funding measure.
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