Gov Brownback delays disability care plan carving out
Governor Sam Brownback agreed to a one year delay in placing disability support services under the KanCare privatization plan after months of advocacy. Legislators and advocates urged a long term carve out, with leaders like Rep. Jim Ward and Cottonwood Inc. stressing the system’s 40 year development and rallying support at the Capitol.
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County forms panel to study towing prices in Douglas County
Douglas County will form a committee of county and city officials to review towing charges after District Attorney Charles Branson labeled current pricing untenable. The DA and local tow firms urged action as residents cited extreme bills, with rotating tow rotations used by emergency dispatch when no preference is stated.
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Man killed in rollover on U S 40 near Lawrence
Law enforcement and rescue crews responded to a fatal one vehicle rollover on U S 40 west of Lawrence. Patrick D. Henderson a 34 year old Perry resident died when his 1992 GMC pickup left the road just after 8 20 a m struck a sign and overturned into a ditch. The exact time remains under investigation.
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Lawrence honors hometown heroes at News Center reception
Only in Lawrence kicks off weeks of special coverage highlighting community contributors. A reception for the Larry Award honorees starts at 5:30 p.m. at the News Center, inviting the public to applaud local individuals who make Lawrence great. Caroline Trowbridge, community editor.
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