Lawrence to Rename Park for Former Fire Chief Jim McSwain
A public ceremony to name the city park at 19th Street and Haskell Avenue after Jim McSwain, Lawrence Douglas County Fire Medical’s longtime chief, has been rescheduled to May 10 at 3 p.m. The five acre site, developed in the 1960s, houses a fire training facility and a shelter and playground added in the 1990s. Parking is behind the Training Center at 1941 Haskell Ave. For details contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 785-832-3450.
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Emporia State Names New Provost David Cordle
Emporia State University appoints David P. Cordle as provost and vice president for academic affairs. Cordle, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at UNC Wilmington, will assume duties July 1, succeeding Tes Mehring. Interim Provost Gwen Alexander has led since August 2012.
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County OKs project without annexation
Douglas County commissioners approved demolishing and rebuilding part of Schurle Signs facility on U S Highway 24 north of Lawrence without requiring consent to future annexation. Owners Ryan and Jennifer Schurle opposed signing away rights, citing attorney concerns. Planning officials noted the consent is policy, not legal, under the urban growth area. The Schurles plan a taller building on the same site with no traffic impact. Commissioners also invited bids for Route 442 road repair, budgeting $1.25 million after adjustments. engineer expects about $1.37 million due to added engineering costs.
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Gun rights moves clash with national gun control push
Stoneking argues placement matters more than caliber, noting .22 caliber mafia use. The Senate blocked a bi partisan bill expanding background checks for new gun buyers. Meanwhile Gov. Brownback signed two laws broadening gun rights in Kansas, loosening concealed carry limits and declaring state made firearms immune from federal rules.
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Kansas regents face open opposition on campus gun policy
Conservatives push to keep no guns on state university campuses while regents weigh revisiting their concealed carry stance. The Legislature, led by Republicans, approved the measure with strong majorities earlier this month. Brownback signed the gun freedom pledge alongside a separate law limiting federal gun regulation in Kansas. Patricia Stoneking of the Kansas State Rifle Association urged inclusion of gun-rights advocates in any policy talks, warning against excluding supporters.
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Lawmakers press for campus gun rights after Newtown shooting
The AP report notes Kansas officials split on campus guns with EU Chancellor Gray-Little arguing rights must be exercised by all while Regent Lykins and KSU President Schulz oppose guns on campuses except for police. Sen Knox defends gun rights saying licensed carriers are law abiding. Former teacher Johnson warns of accidental or unstable holders.
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LMH plans private spending for business, marketing efforts
The hospital expects to spend 125000 to 150000 annually from private funds on business retention and recruitment, and 65000 to 90000 annually on regional and national marketing highlighting Lawrence and Douglas County. LMH hires consultants to evaluate a wellness center concept with a report due in July.
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