Douglas County considers $2.35 million cap for fairgrounds phase one
Douglas County Commission will weigh approving a maximum price of about $2.35 million for phase one of the Douglas County Fairgrounds renovation. The full project budget has risen toward $7.2 million as costs are refined, with abatement and demolition slated to begin soon once the price is approved.
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KU names permanent director for Office of Multicultural Affairs
Precious Porras, interim head since May, is named permanent director of the University of Kansas Office of Multicultural Affairs. The appointment, announced Tuesday, makes Porras effective January 4 as KU seeks to maintain campus dialogue on race and diversity after a charged fall town hall.
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Off-roading crackdown at Clinton Lake prompts closures
Officials cite illegal off-road driving in Clinton Wildlife Area and Clinton Lake as the reason for seasonal closures. Public Lands Manager Justin Hamilton previously ordered the Rock Creek Boat Ramp closure and restricted Green Road along the wildlife area.
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Morning Showers Forecast Today
Morning showers are expected with a high near 57 and a low around 30. The brief weather update appears on page 10A.
Stolen KU Sweaters Reported From Allen Fieldhouse
The University of Kansas Office of Public Safety is investigating after two KU themed holiday sweaters were stolen from Allen Fieldhouse on Saturday.
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