Water fees debated to curb Ogallala Aquifer use
Kansas officials and residents discuss valuing groundwater and possible fees to curb use at a Kansas Union forum. Secretary McClaskey questions how to quantify acre foot value while stressing the need to reduce consumption. KU biologists caution eastern Kansas reservoirs face sediment infill and costly dredging to restore volume.
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Kansas opens wide gun rights while impaired law
Brady Center criticizes a GOP backed Kansas measure that strips local gun control, makes open carry legal statewide, and sets a drunken driving like standard at 0.08 for guns. supporters say it clamps down while opponents warn it protects intoxicated shooters.
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First Lady Speech Plans Shift For Topeka Graduation
Michelle Obama will speak May 16 at a senior recognition event in Topeka, replacing a planned May 17 address at a 8000 seat combined graduation for five schools. Each senior gets one ticket and up to six for family members, ending seating limits tied to security.
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Hall and Dicus to be honored by KU business awards
Capitol Federal Savings Bank business leaders Hall and Dicus receive KU’s business excellence awards for community service and commitment to the university. Hall earned an MBA from KU in 1983 and led Hallmark since 2002. Dicus, KUBA 1983, MBA 1984, led Capitol Federal since 1996. They’ll be feted at a private reception today at The Oread.
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Correction notice for magician event date May 3
The Journal-World acknowledges an error in a photo caption on page 5A. The Heart of American International Brotherhood of Magicians event will be Saturday May 3. Readers with questions should contact the newsroom at 785-832-7154 or email news ljworld.com.
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