Parents rally to stop elementary school closures over budget gaps
A Lawrence forum at Southwest Junior High drew parents opposing any elementary school closures amid a $5 million deficit. Board president Scott Morgan says closures were cited to show all options on the table as cuts include nurses counselors and librarians. The district eyeing $3 million in admin and program cuts plus potential class size increases to save about $1 million per extra student.
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Bayh exits Congress as wave of retirements grows
Senator Evan Bayh announces retirement from Congress amid voter fury over economic malaise and deficits. His departure boosts Republican chances in Indiana and reflects a bipartisan wave of retirements as voters seek change. Polls show broad desire for new faces in Congress amid health care and spending concerns.
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Claremont-McKenna College
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Mardi Gras Parades Kick Off in New Orleans and Kansas
New Orleans Saints quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees rode a float Sunday in the Bacchus Mardi Gras parade as Fat Tuesday events approach. In Kansas, the Mardi Gras in Kansas parade starts at noon at Aimee's Coffee House, 1025 Mass.
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City County School Officials Meet on Budget Crisis
City county and school officials gather to discuss the school district budget crisis in a Wednesday meeting outlining potential cuts and one-year projections. The session aims to map funding options, staffing implications, and community impacts.
Turnpike aftermath on ice sparks 70-vehicle pileup
Susan Nadeau describes her car sliding into a vise on ice as a major Kansas Turnpike snowstorm triggers a chain reaction. Tow truck driver John Brubaker responds to calls, and insurance broker Ron King learns a client was involved. The blizzard snarled traffic for hours, drawing national attention and extensive resource use. Nadeau calls the event a miracle after her year-old Toyota Corolla survives.
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Journal-World Photo
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Hillcrest Wrecker & Garage
Bonner Springs
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