Granada incidents spark concern from city leaders
Topeka residents Anderson was convicted of a February 2006 killing outside a downtown Granada front door. City officials cite rising nightlife violence as hurting Lawrence’s image and driving incidents among nightspots. After pressure, two clubs Last Call and Club Axis shut down. City manager Corliss plans talks with Granada owner Mike Logan to curb future trouble. Local leaders stress preserving a safe downtown mix of entertainment and retail. Logan did not respond to comment requests.
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Parkinson Rejects Further Education and Corrections Cuts
Kansas Governor Parkinson, a Democrat, vows no new prison releases amid proposed restraint. He warns additional corrections cuts would force prisoner releases and fears higher education losses at Kansas University could undermine efforts for national designation of its cancer center. He expects GOP opposition on tax hikes but remains optimistic about recovering from the budget crisis as the economy improves. Statehouse reporter Scott Rothschild can be reached at 785-423-0668.
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Global warming a tough sell for human psyche
AP reports that Copenhagen climate talks struggle as the public remains largely unreceptive. Psychologist Robert Gifford notes that global warming feels distant and not in daily life, unlike fast disasters. Pew surveys show only 35 percent see it as very serious, 30 percent somewhat serious, reflecting everyday weather focus.
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