Sebelius criticizes Brownback LGBT order in Kansas
Former Kansas governor Kathleen Sebelius condemned Gov. Sam Brownback’s move to rescind employment protections for gay, lesbian, and transgender state workers. She called the decision distressing and questioned the rationale, speaking at the Dole Institute about women in politics.
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Washington, D.C
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City awed by popularity of new rec center TT
The Lawrence recreation center at Rock Chalk Park reports record usage with 80,144 visitors in January, well above the 50,000 to 60,000 monthly figure since October. Parks chief Ernie Shaw calls the numbers astonishing and compares January to five sold-out KU basketball games.
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Kansas coach suspends aide after arrest on drug charges
KU men’s basketball assistant coach Jerrance Howard is suspended following an arrest on drug possession charges. The action comes as the team prepares for upcoming games and reflects ongoing personnel scrutiny.
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Defendant says killing accidental in drug deal gone awry
Dustin D. Walker testified he was buying marijuana with his cousin from Patrick Roberts on March 8, 2014, when Roberts was fatally shot during a struggle. Neis-Roberts said two men entered his home at about 3 am, one holding a gun and demanding “Where is it?” before the fatal shot.
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Senate panel backs ban on dismemberment abortion
Kansas Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee approved a bill banning dilation and evacuation, labeling it dismemberment abortion. The measure moves to the Senate for debate amid looming legal questions from abortion providers.
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