Supreme Court declines Missouri River water dispute case
The Supreme Court refused to intervene in disputes over Missouri River water shifts aimed at preserving fishing and recreation, letting lower court rulings stand. The 1944 flood control law governs dam use, prioritizing flood control and navigation over recreation and wildlife. Missouri and Nebraska urged the court not to take the case, citing farming and power interests.
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Topeka Woman Wounded in Kosovo UN Ambush
Beth Mechler, 44, of Topeka, was wounded while aiding a friend during a Kosovo ambush on a UN police convoy. She and a friend were in the third vehicle when gunfire erupted. her husband said she is hospitalized and expected to survive. A Jordanian officer killed two UN officers and wounded ten Americans and one Austrian before he died in a gun battle.
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Governor OKs budget with vetoes in Kansas
Governor Kathleen Sebelius signed a $10.2 billion state budget in Topeka while vetoing a provision to resume printing telephone directories. The plan keeps per pupil school aid at $3,863 and trims general fund spending, with April wrap up and potential budget changes on the horizon.
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Kansas Passes Economic Growth Bill Creates Biosciences Authority
Governor Sebelius supports a broad economic package approved in April to diversify Kansas beyond agriculture and aviation. The law creates the Kansas Biosciences Authority to recruit researchers and issue bonds, the Kansas Center for Entrepreneurship to aid rural startups, tax credits for investors and donors, an Angel Investor tax credit worth up to 50 percent on qualified bets, and incentives to redevelop distressed downtowns.
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Ndereba wins Boston Marathon for third time in 2 24 27
Catherine Ndereba of Boston Kenya dominates the women's race finishing in 2 hours 24 minutes 27 seconds to claim her third Boston Marathon title. Timothy Cherigat wins the men's race in 2 10 37 marking a Kenyan sweep as the top four finishers hail from Kenya and six of the first seven overall.
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Kansas Athletics counselor overcomes paralysis to coach KU teams
Scott Ward, a KU athletics counselor for men’s basketball, volleyball and tennis, recovered from a paralyzing accident and now pursues his dream of coaching. He assists while reviewing Simien’s homework schedule at Wagnon Student Athletic Ward, continuing his work with KU sports.
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From paralysis to coaching dream for KU adviser Scott Ward
Scott Ward, associate director of degree and career counseling at Kansas University, survived a fateful spring accident as a Hutchinson Community College freshman that left him paralyzed temporarily. He pursued rehab with a goal of coaching and guiding student athletes, supervising men’s basketball, volleyball and tennis while earning degrees including a Ph.D. in education with sport psychology emphasis. Ward, a Kingman native and former Kansas high school all league guard, credits perseverance and late-life coaching prospects to a life altered by the injury.
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Salukis Outlast Kansas In 10 Innings Softball Thriller
Southern Illinois edged Kansas 5-3 in 10 innings at Arrocha Ballpark as KU’s offense woke briefly with hits from Heather Stanley and Melanie Wallach. Four KU errors crippled the defense and reality of unearned Saluki runs helped seal the win. Wallach's triple and Settlemier’s pinch hit single sparked KU’s early lead, but Salukis prevailed late.
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Toomey Eyes Strong Summer Rise for KU Linebacker
Kansas coach Mark Mangino says starting linebacker Toomey will spend the off season bulking up and rehabbing an undisclosed upper-body injury. He remains limited in practice but has shown lower body strength, needing more upper-body power to handle D1 pounding. Toomey recorded double-figure tackles in six of KU’s first 10 games in 2003 before tiring late in the season.
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Hooper back with Isotopes for third straight Triple-A season
Lawrence native Kevin Hooper, a 1995 LHS graduate, is in his third straight year at Albuquerque with the Marlins’ Triple-A affiliate. After 11 games he’s hitting .278, and he remains celebrated for off field work including visits to the children’s hospital, earning the Most Community Minded award last year. Hooper says Albuquerque is a great Triple-A stop and fans here are welcoming as he eyes a Major League chance.
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