State's chief justice retires
Kansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert E. Davis retires citing poor health. Lawton Nuss becomes chief justice as the most tenured justice, enabling Gov. Mark Parkinson to appoint a replacement before leaving office. The nominating commission will submit three names within 60 days for Parkinson to choose from.
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Shooting at The Exchange leaves eight injured in Lawrence
Lawrence police arrest a 28 year old man on six counts of attempted second degree murder following a Sunday morning shooting at The Exchange apartment complex. Officers recovered a handgun during a Tuesday search at Gaslight Village. Six victims were wounded or in the bullet path. charges may be filed today.
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Topeka opens new SSA hearing office to cut disability backlog
The Social Security Administration opens a Topeka hearing office led by Commissioner Michael Astrue. It aims to shorten wait times for disability appeals, with the Kansas City office expected to fall below 300 days as Topeka handles cases from Kansas Missouri and Nebraska. The site features three hearing rooms video conferencing and added staff.
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City OKs raises for police and fire personnel
City commissioners approved new pay plans for police and fire unions 4 to 1 amid objections. 2011 starts with a 1.5 percent police base rise. detectives skip the base raise. Police officers and detectives may gain 2.5 or 5 percent on their anniversary, depending on merit.
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Part of Iowa Street to close for pavement evaluation
A section of Iowa Street from Bob Billings Parkway to 500 feet south will close at 9 a.m. today for pavement evaluation. The northbound inside lane is shut and should reopen before noon. If patching is needed, crews plan another single-lane closure Thursday or Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with likely delays.
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Kansas University Commencement Moves to Morning
Kansas University's Class of 2011 will begin commencement at 10:30 a.m. starting May 22. Officials cited heat and weather concerns, noting earlier morning services were used in the universitys early years. Preceding ceremonies will be held Friday and Saturday with no other events on commencement day.
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Gas line break disrupts business
A natural gas line break during construction behind 825 Massachusetts Street triggered a brief evacuation of nearby businesses in the 800 block. A backhoe struck the line at about 9:15 a.m., with Black Hills Energy and Douglas County crews responding. Evacuations lasted about 30 minutes. operations resumed by 9:45 a.m. and the gas line work finished around 11:15 a.m.
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Gas prices dip to $2.52 at several stations
The Journal-World reports gas posted as low as 2.52 dollars at multiple stations with a call-in number 832-7154 for reporting lower prices.
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