KU education dean apologizes for turkey abuse joke
Kansas University School of Education associate dean Jim Lichtenberg apologized after emailing a joking remark about a mistreated turkey at a fraternity party to two deans and an Indiana protester. University officials called the incident reprehensible and said investigations are ongoing.
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Jayhawks ready for action after Christmas break
Elijah Johnson and the EU men's basketball team are rested and set to play American University tonight. The arson string in Lawrence prompts a $7,500 ATF reward for information leading to arrests and conviction.
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Obama optimistic on reaching budget deal to avert cliff
President Barack Obama tells top lawmakers from both houses after a lengthy Friday meeting that a compromise may still pass both chambers to avert the fiscal cliff. The remarks come as negotiations continue and lawmakers seek a bipartisan path forward.
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Just Food Expands Pantry Network To Fight Poverty
Just Food Pantry aims to curb poverty by stocking Ballard Center Penn House and The Salvation Army with healthier foods under the United Way Self-Sufficiency Goal. Executives say the joint effort will boost services, housing, job training and emergency aid for low income residents, serving thousands monthly.
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Conservative shift shapes Kansas Legislature in 2013
The 2013 Kansas Legislature starts January 14 with Gov Brownback leading a conservative push. Republicans hold 92 seats in the House and 32 in the Senate, with eight moderates replaced by conservatives in the Senate under Susan Wagle and 50 new House members, many aligned with tea party aims and even weighing action on ACA enforcement.
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Lawrence cyclist Don Varnau to return after serious crash
Don Varnau, 64, was hospitalized with a skull fracture after a Nov. 14 collision with an SUV on 11th Street. He spent three weeks in intensive care, was flown to KU Hospital, and is expected to fully recover while awaiting warmer weather to ride again.
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