Inside KU eyes rebound after 84 68 loss to K State
Kansas aims to rebound at home against Colorado Buffaloes after an 84 to 68 defeat by Kansas State. The Jayhawks host Colorado at Allen Fieldhouse, seeking a 28th straight win over the Buffaloes in Lawrence following a narrow January victory in Boulder.
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Cold weather lowers pothole rate in Lawrence
Cold temperatures reduced pothole formation by limiting freeze-thaw cycles. Fewer potholes means smoother roads for now, as officials note the unusual stretch of below freezing days through the recent period.
Wisconsin Democrats on the run over pay cut showdown
Wisconsin lawmakers and protesters dominated Friday as 14 Senate Democrats fled the state to block a government workers pay cut proposal. Republican leaders including Gov. Walker vowed the plan would pass, while protesters filled the Capitol to express opposition.
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New Republicans vow to curb federal deficits
US Rep. Tim Huelskamp and 86 other newly elected Republicans pledge to halt what they call out-of-control spending. They press for immediate deficit reduction and a smaller federal government as part of their post election stance.
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Lawrence plans green future with local EV buying guide
Lawrence builds a framework to help residents buy electric cars, focusing on affordability, charging options, and local incentives. Officials say the program aims to boost clean transportation while addressing grid capacity and access across neighborhoods.
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Central High plans to rename as Liberty Memorial Middle School
A Lawrence committee proposes combining Central Junior High with Liberty Memorial to form a new middle school name slated for July 1. The group weighs Liberty inclusion. students favor keeping Central, while broad input is sought as districtwide junior highs shift to middle schools for 2011 12.
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City Manager names Tarik Khatib as police chief
After a nationwide search that drew 41 applicants from eight states, City Manager David Corliss announced Tarik Khatib as Lawrence police chief. Khatib, a 19 year veteran who has served as interim chief since September, addressed officers and staff at City Hall and pledged to build on Chief Ron Olin’s legacy while increasing community outreach.
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Tarik Khatib Named Interim Chief in Lawrence
Tarik Khatib, born in Beirut and raised in Lake Forest Illinois, is 43. He earned a sociology degree from Kansas University in 1991 and spent nearly 19 years in the Lawrence police force. He led a joint city county drug investigations task force, served as captain for years, and was named interim chief in September after graduating from the FBI National Academy in 2010.
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Supreme Court weighs caps on medical malpractice damages
Court observers watched a rare re hearing before the Kansas Supreme Court over whether the Legislature can cap malpractice damages. Amy Miller of Eudora and Dr Carolyn Johnson are central to the case as they contest constitutional limits on damages. Justices questioned authority to amend common law with a legislature backed cap, while lawyers debated possible constitutional boundaries and voter remedies.
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Cell phone use may aid attention at end of long drives
Kansas University psychologist Paul Atchley reports that talking on a cell phone can boost driver attention at the end of a fatigue loaded trip, though he cautions it should be avoided whenever possible. Co author KU graduate student Mark Chan helped test 45 students in a simulated long straight highway drive on a barren video game scenario.
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