HERE Kansas complex plans 68 space surface lot on Mississippi
City filings propose razing three multifamily buildings at 1029 Mississippi St near the University of Kansas campus to create a 68-space surface parking lot. The plan follows the collapse of the former robotic parking system project and aims to address the site’s severe parking shortage in the Oread neighborhood.
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Haskell sex assault case tests tribal rape norms
Two men and a college woman face lengthy court proceedings after a November 2014 dorm room rape at Haskell Indian Nations University ended in mistrials for both defendants. Prosecutors pursue multiple felony charges while defense claims the encounter was consensual. Analyst Sarah Deer says the trials could influence broader views on violence against American Indian women.
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Mental health cuts trigger 200 layoffs in Kansas health centers
Funding cuts to mental health services in Kansas are expected to eliminate about 200 positions across 26 centers. The Association of Community Mental Health Centers cites a 30 million budget hole for the current year, a figure the state does not dispute. Critics warn of higher hospital admissions and ER visits, as advocates urge support for families in crisis amid scarce funding. Local leaders like Manhattan Mayor Usha Reddi note community strain as recovering patients and families struggle without essential care.
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