Trial in $17M drug case to begin in Kansas City
Federal court in Kansas City Kansas will hear jury selection for a multimillion-dollar drug conspiracy case involving 43 defendants. Two Lawrence twins are charged as leaders with others having plea deals. The Dahdas organized the ring with associates to move marijuana from Northern California to Lawrence Topeka and Kansas City areas, with nearly $17 million seized. Justin Pickel, Roo sevelt Dahda ally, also faces trial for transporting drugs and cash.
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Board Stands by disciplinary policy for social media
Topeka Kansas Board of Regents leaders on Wednesday said they would not back down from the disciplinary aspects of the board s social media policy for universities. Regents Chairman Fred Logan said I don t agree this restricts expression. A work group reviewing the policy says it has a chilling effect on freedom of speech on campuses. Kansas University professor Charles Epp, co chair, urged vigilance to protect speech as professors and students engage in cutting edge work.
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Regents chairman urges tuition restraint for coming year
Kansas Board of Regents Chairman Fred Logan urged higher education officials to hold tuition this year calling it a year for restraint. He noted past cuts and subsequent increases and said the system secured funding and bonding authority in the 2014 session while KU projects face modest rises. University leaders will review proposals next month before June approvals.
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Diaz Moore moves on in Lawrence School Board race
Diaz Moore advances in Lawrence School Board race as EU architecture professor Keith Diaz Moore heads to the University of Utah. Page 3A.
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