SNAP triple match boosts local markets for two days
Douglas County Market Match doubles SNAP spending at Lawrence and Cottin's markets and for two days this month triples SNAP when spending $25 becomes $75. The events occur December 12 at Cottin's Indoor Winter Market and at Lawrence Holiday Farmers Market. Local growers benefit as storage crops like radishes and squash attract shoppers.
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Longtime KU police chief Ralph Oliver to retire year end
Ralph Oliver will retire December 31 after nearly 40 years with KU law enforcement. Assistant Director Chris Keary becomes interim director January 1, with a spring search for Oliver’s permanent successor. Oliver, a Kansas City native and Coast Guard veteran, has led KU Public Safety since 1997 and overseen body cameras, unified emergency systems, and upgraded security tech.
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Young chef Jasmy wins recipe prize and plans aid
Jasmy, who began cooking at age four, loves the variety of dishes and plans to donate part of her $15,000 prize to UNICEF with some saved for college and a few toys. Her win follows a prior appearance at the White House for her Tangy Veggy Springetty recipe in Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move Healthy Lunchtime Challenge.
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Sonjanya Seetala
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Shrimply Delicious Masala Rice Recipe Card
Shrimp and mixed vegetables marinated with ginger garlic paste curry powder and yogurt. Sauté okra then combine shrimp vegetables and ready brown basmati rice. Cook briefly cover garnish with mint or cilantro for serving.
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KU IOA handles discrimination complaints and hostile environment rules
Sara Shepherd reports on KU policy through the Discrimination Complaint Resolution Process and IOA case factors, noting harassment can create a hostile environment even without targeting a specific person. The piece recalls past incidents, an off campus jurisdiction update, and a Halloween party investigation with racial slurs and alleged battery.
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Porras finalist for KU Multicultural Affairs director post
Em poria State University counselor education master's finalist Porras aims for a 2016 doctorate in educational leadership at KU. Since 2005 with OMA she has held roles from Hawk Link retention to associate director of diversity education. Her plan emphasizes equity through inclusive leadership and a strategic plan for OMA.
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OMA
Center For
Haskell Indian Nations University
Blane Harding
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Arizona State University
Jill Hummels
Jerry Crawford
Provost
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Man 19 held on 200000 bond in June incident
A 19 year old man, Alex Caprice Sanders, is held on 200000 bond on charges of aggravated kidnapping, aggravated burglary, aggravated robbery and possession of a gun by a felon for a June incident on Alabama Street. Deshane Rayton, 21, faces the same charges and is also held on 200000 bond. A second man remains jailed five months. Authorities withheld further details. Sanders sought bond reduction at his first court appearance.
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