Regents thank chambers for backing a tax increase
Kansas higher education leaders thanked fourteen chambers of commerce for backing a tax increase to resolve a 450 million dollar budget hole. The Kansas Board of Regents warned it will take a decade to recover from current cuts and warned further reductions could endanger federal funds. The chambers named include Arkansas City, Dodge City, Emporia Area, Grant County, Greater Kansas City, Greater Topeka, Hutchinson Reno, Hays Area, Kansas City Kansas, Manhattan Area, Northeast Johnson County, Olathe, Overland Park, and Salina Area.
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Lawsuit over dental visit leads to brain injury in Lawrence
Austin Stone, a 19 year old from Tonganoxie, files suit in Douglas County District Court seeking damages after a wisdom tooth procedure left him with brain damage. The action targets designer Dr Kirk Vincent, project contractors, suppliers, and the city of Lawrence, alleging misconnected oxygen and nitrous oxide lines and improper inspections.
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Town Hall on underage drinking stresses brutal honesty
Lawrence leaders present a blunt view of teen drinking at a town hall. John Drees notes 1,500 alcohol related ER visits yearly. Police enforcement cites 37 people for 48 offenses and checks 200 IDs at 94 venues. The New Tradition Coalition pushes a unified anti underage drinking message.
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Lied Center plans expansion details coming Friday
The Lied Center announces an expansion plan with details to be released Friday. The forthcoming information is expected to outline new facilities, timelines, and potential impacts on events and visitors.
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