Medicaid stimulus funds arrive to aid Kansas budget
Kansas legislators face a large budget gap as $71.5 million in federal stimulus funds arrives for Medicaid this week, the first of $440 million expected under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Officials say the money reimburses incurred costs and reduces state general fund needs, while lawmakers await full impact on next year’s budget. Senator Anthony Hensley noted cuts may still occur depending on stimulus timing.
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Man charged in purse snatching targets elderly woman
Jomain Rouser 36 of Lawrence faces robbery burglary theft and criminal damage charges after snatching a 91 year old woman's purse in a parking lot near West 24th Street. The suspect fled as a neighbor alerted police. all items were recovered and the victim was unharmed. Rouser appeared in Douglas County District Court and is held on 10,000 bond with another hearing upcoming before Judge Robert Fairchild.
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Hippopotamus Peka Sue Dies at Topeka Zoo
Peka Sue, a 47 year old Nile River hippopotamus and longtime Topeka Zoo resident, died Sunday night. Director Mike Coker notes she was among the oldest hippos in captivity after a weekend lethargy led to veterinary care and a necropsy with no significant findings. further tests are pending.
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Lawrence High School Honors List Announces First Semester
Lawrence High School released its first semester 2008 09 honor rolls for juniors sophomores and seniors. Students on the honor roll must maintain at least a 3 5 GPA and names hundreds of students from the Lawrence district across multiple classes and year levels are listed.
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