Aging Department leader to chat on WellCommons
Kansas Department on Aging Secretary Shawn Sullivan will host an online chat at 3 p.m. on WellCommons com to discuss the state's Medicaid privatization plan and senior care policies. Submit anonymous questions at WellCommons com/chats and check back for responses. Sullivan leads Aging, overseeing Older Americans Act programs, long term care payments, and adult care home licensure. He has 18 years in aging services and previously led Kansas Masonic Home in Wichita, noted for culture change and person centered care.
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ATF sting accused of racially biased setup at pawn shop
Defense claims a Wichita ATF operation targeted black men during a months long firearms sting at Bandit Trading pawn shop. Prosecutors deny bias and push for dismissal hearing as Chico Davis faces 20 counts including felon in possession and drug charges in the undercover sweep that netted at least 51 arrests.
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KU weighs steps to keep college costs down
Kansas University officials say they are pursuing measures to maintain affordability as President Obama promotes new cost containment policies. The State of the Union highlighted proposals including higher federal funds for Perkins loans and a Race to the Top style competition for K-12 education.
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Emma Steimle Wins Douglas County Spelling Bee Trophy
Emma Steimle, an eighth grader at West Middle School, won first place at the Douglas County Spelling Bee on Saturday after studying word lists from the Scripps National Spelling Bee site. She recalled nervousness while spelling correctly and noted her mom’s help and years of preparation since sixth grade.
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Lawrence Unsung Heroes Honored in Larry Awards
The Lawrence Journal-World invites nominations for the Larry Awards to honor unsung heroes who give time, talent, and knowledge to others in Lawrence across categories like community sports history arts and learning. Nominations online at LJWorld.com.
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