Kansas Senate selects Ty Masterson amid bankruptcy disclosure
Kansas Senate budget leader Ty Masterson of Andover faced questions after confirming his 2010 bankruptcy with about 885000 dollars in unsecured debts from his former home building business. Despite debt woes, Masterson was chosen as Ways and Means Committee chair as the 2013 session neared, with Kansas facing a 295 million dollar revenue gap for July 2013.
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Kansas moves to keep cursive in schools policy vote
Kansas State Board of Education unanimously backs a policy to keep cursive teaching in public schools while adopting optional formal standards to guide teachers. The plan avoids mandatory testing and presents three options, with a focus on cognitive development and practical literacy.
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Sunny Day Forecast With Mild Temperatures
A sunny day is expected with a high near 54 and a low around 29 degrees. Calm skies and light winds are forecast.
Tyler Self Focused on Improvisation for KU Scout Team
Freshman walk-on guard Tyler Self says he aims to improvise as a player for Kansas' Scout Team while helping teammates improve. He focuses on development and team contribution rather than stats.
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Developer Plans Private Ownership of KU Sports Park
Lawrence businessman Thomas Fritzel will own the stadiums and facilities in the proposed Kansas University sports complex in northwest Lawrence and lease them to Kansas Athletics for a lengthy term. Dale Seuferling of the KU Endowment Association confirms the arrangement, while one large landowner questions its details.
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Traffic Delays Around 23rd and Mass Streets
At 9 a.m. city crews replace an outdated traffic signal cabinet at 23rd and Mass streets. The signal will be out for about two hours with Lawrence Police directing traffic. The upgrade enables a new district wide intelligent transportation system and more timing options for signals along 23rd Street.
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