University audits flag Medicaid overpayments and 2016 contract clash
Outside auditors reviewed contracts with the Department for Aging and Disability Services after a 2016 dispute over an annual contract with the university's Center for Mental Health Research and Innovation. The center closed after losing the contract, and auditors found overpayments from July 2010 due to mischarging time to Medicaid. The university initiated personnel actions, and funds are being reimbursed via a loan from the Endowment Association, potentially affecting hiring and facilities.
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Department For Aging and Disability Services
Center For Mental Health Research and Innovation
University
School of Social Welfare
Medicaid
Kansas
Girod
Joe Monaco
Monaco
University Research Center
Grove Trees Redevelopment Ties to Replant Rules
The property at Iowa Street Associates, owned by S P Investment Properties LP of California, has an Overland Park contact unreachable. The city cannot fine but may require replanting up to 20 percent if future development occurs, according to Planning Director Scott McCullough.
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Iowa Street Associates
California
S&p Investment Properties LP
Overland Park
Scott McCullough
McCullough
Neighborhood loses tree buffer after removal
Springwood Heights residents mourn the loss of a 3.2 acre trees belt that shielded homes from Clinton Parkway traffic. Officials say sensitive lands rules may require replanting up to 1.8 acres if development occurs, with replacements defined as a 4 inch deciduous tree or 8 foot evergreen. Residents call the change an open vista and a disruption to the neighborhood’s character.
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McCullough
Springwood Heights
Clinton Parkway
David Teska
Teska
Hastings
Lawrence women charged in fatal 2017 home murder and arson
Tina Evans and Christina Towell are charged with first degree murder, conspiracy, arson, and aggravated burglary in the killing of Joel Wales at 1104 East 1200 Road Lawrence in 2017. GPS, firearm evidence, and a dryer jacket linked the pair to the crime scene. A preliminary hearing is set for March 29 with bonds at $1 million.
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Wales
Eudora
East 1200 Road
Lawrence
Tina E. Evans
Evans
Christina L. Towell
Leavenworth
Dodge City
Garmin
Towell
Perry Lake
Topeka
Tina Evans
Christina Towell
E. 1200
Douglas County
Kansas
Joel Wales
Sheriffs
Rita Fulton-Mays
Lawrence names of newborns shared this Wednesday
Emily Lawrance-Floyd and Matthew Gaus of Lawrence welcome a girl named Kyla Harness and Ian Kerr of Lawrence welcome a boy, both born Wednesday.
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Emily Lawrance-Floyd
Matthew Gaus
Lawrence
Kyla Harness
Ian Kerr
Kobach Defends In State Tuition Battle in Kansas House
Kansas official Kris Kobach argues the states in state tuition law for certain undocumented students is a federal violation and a $12 million annual subsidy. Lawmakers and Regents dispute the cost estimate and note many protesters oppose changes impacting Dreamers.
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House Higher Education Budget Committee
Kobach
U.S
Brandon Whipple
Wichita
Wichita State University
Houston
Texas
Whipple
United States
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Congress
Federation For American Immigration Reform
FAIR
Richard Rogers
10Th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
U.S. Supreme Court
Kansas Board of Regents
Regents
Blake Flanders
Council of Presidents
Rep. Ponka-We Victors
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