Fewer police in city's schools plan shifts officers back to patrol
Lawrence Police Chief Tarik Khatib says the department has scaled back school resource officers from six to four to boost patrol strength. Two SROs and three traffic officers will return to street policing as city leaders approve four new positions this year and three more in 2013.
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Kansas QB prospect examined by coach Ron Powlus
Kansas University quarterbacks coach Ron Powlus discusses his evaluation method for a quarterback prospect, detailing what he scrutinizes from head to toe as part of the assessment.
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Coming Sunday KU Edition Preview in Journal World
Tomorrow's Journal-World presents a full color guide to the Kansas University year. It covers a resource guide sports section academic developments campus news professional profiles and more.
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Undocumented KU grads seek work as new federal program starts
Mauricio Gomez of the Kansas University Office of Multicultural Affairs laments skilled undocumented students who graduate yet struggle to find jobs. A newly enacted federal program opens eligibility for some undocumented immigrants to stay and work legally.
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Dillons to open new state-of-the-art store at 17th and Massachusetts
Officials announce the Sunday opening of a multimillion-dollar Dillons market at 17th and Massachusetts with 10 000 extra square feet of space. The store features Starbucks, a sandwich grill, a Chinese deli, a sushi bar, outdoor dining, an organic section, and an expanded pharmacy with drive-thru, plus a 9 am ribbon cutting attended by city leaders and Baby Jay.
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Charges dropped against Planned Parenthood clinic in Kansas
Johnson County prosecutor dropped 32 misdemeanor charges against a Kansas City area Planned Parenthood clinic accusing illegal late term abortions. After reviewing evidence with Kansas Attorney General, the case against the facility, once seen as a first attempt to prosecute a clinic, was closed.
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Governor seeks 10 percent budget cut as first step
Gov Sam Brownback orders state agencies to propose 10 percent cuts as an initial budget review step. Democrats warn the move signals sustained crises from tax cuts, while Brownback pledges no Medicaid reduction and continued protection of key services. Reports note political tension as the process unfolds.
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