Douglas County set for night debate over rural development rules
Douglas County Commission will consider a resolution of intent to tighten subdivision and zoning rules outside Lawrence city limits. The changes aim to curb rapid rural growth, extend the southern PUGA boundary, require platting for five acre parcels, curb new septic tanks when sewer is available, and set 250 foot private drive separations. Debate centers on city annexation rights and development standards. The meeting begins at 6 35 p m in the Douglas County Courthouse before sending the proposal to the Planning Commission for a public hearing.
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Haskell dorms endure heat as students settle in
Cody Dikeman, 18, rests in Osceola Hall at Haskell Indian Nations University where three dorms lack air conditioning. Officials note nights stay above 80 degrees, prompting use of giant fans and reliance on Tecumseh Hall’s cooling amenities while bids for a new 300-bed residence hall proceed.
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Grand Canyon
Ariz
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Dallas
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Haskell Indian Nations University
Indian gambling on its way
Toreka AP Indian gambling in Kansas should be up and running within three to four months in temporary facilities, according to Brent Anderson who negotiated compacts with four northeast Kansas tribes. The agreements require state oversight and reimbursements to local governments. Three tribes have compacts approved, paving the way for temporary gaming operations while full casinos are a year or more away.
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Brent Anderson
Anderson
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KU football traffic plan for 1 p.m. opener vs Cincinnati
Law rence police prepare for a 30 000 to 35 000 crowd at KU's home opener against Cincinnati with hot weather expected. One way streets after games include Nai smith Drive West Campus Road Sunflower Road and parts of 11th to ease postgame flow. Pedestrians and illegally parked cars face tickets as officers monitor crosswalks and sidewalks.
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Proposal targets education hierarchy in Kansas plan
Two area legislators led by Rep. Ralph Tanner and Rep. Tom Sloan seek a two part plan to place Kansas schools under direct governor control with a cabinet level secretary of education. The move would remove the self executing power of the State Board of Education a concept voters rejected in 1996 and faces questions amid QPA controversies.
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Tom Sloan
R-Lawrence
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QPA
State Board of Education Supervises Public Schools
The 10 member elected board oversees public schools vocational technical schools and community colleges plus state schools for the blind and deaf. It appoints the commissioner of education who runs the state Department of Education. The board classifies and accredits schools approves teacher programs sets graduation requirements certifies staff distributes state and federal aid and administers lunch and nutrition programs.
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