Wind power plan tests Kansas renewable energy law
Westar plans to buy wind farm power in Oklahoma to meet a 2020 20 percent renewables target, amid a push in the Kansas Legislature to repeal the mandate. Gov. Brownback says phasing out the rule is possible after the next session. Supporters and critics argue over costs, market impacts, and environmental aims. Westar avoids taking sides, citing customer cost and policy decisions.
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Lawrence voter Priests seeks Lawrence city commission seat
Lawrence bus driver and former mortgage firm co owner Dale Priest filed to run for the city commission. He cites concerns over Rock Chalk Park funding and a police building project. Other candidates include Leslie Soden Stuart Boley Stan Rasmussen and Matthew Herbert. Filing ends noon January 27 with primaries if seven or more run. General election set for April 7. Chad Lawhorn can be reached at 832 6362.
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Third candidate for KU research vice chancellor to visit
The third and final candidate for vice chancellor for research at Kansas University will visit campus today through Friday. Jim Tracy of the University of Kentucky will present “Strategies for Raising Research Stature during an Era of Declining Funding” at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Lied Center Pavilion. Other candidates Rich Hichwa and Mary J.C. Hendrix gave presentations earlier, with videos posted after completion.
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Statewide limits stay in place for mercury in locally caught fish
Kansas health officials released an annual update urging one meal per week of all locally caught fish due to mercury. The advisory highlights rivers and lakes with PCB or lead cadmium concerns and notes two improvements lifting advisories from Horseshoe Lake and a Little Arkansas River stretch.
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