Inside KU Basketball Top Academic All American Aldrich declines Vaughn duel
Cole Aldrich, named the top Academic All American, says he will not clash with former winner Jacque Vaughn in poetry or brains. Aldrich is the first Jayhawk since Vaughn in 1997 to win the honor. Wall Street bonuses exceed 20 billion dollars in 2009, up 17 percent from 2008.
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County bodies push to curb 911 audio releases
Sonny Brasfield of the Alabama Association of County Commissions criticizes sensational 911 tapes and supports legislation to bar their release. He notes the push targets audio recordings not tied to newsworthy people or events, aiming to limit public access.
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Association of County Commissions of Alabama
Hunger Among Senior Citizens Explored This Week
A Thursday feature investigates hunger issues facing elderly residents, examining causes, impacts, and possible solutions with input from community groups and experts. The report highlights food insecurity statistics, local programs, and avenues for assistance through city services and nonprofit partners.
District Plan Proposes School Closures and Consolidations
Scott Morgan pushes closing Sunset Hill and Wakarusa Valley and consolidating East Heights Early Childhood Center into a school. He suggests a one student per teacher ratio increase. Marlene Merrill considers moving East Heights programs to other schools and altering grade configurations at elementary schools with a two student per teacher ratio rise.
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Sunset Hill
Wakarusa Valley
East Heights
Marlene Merrill
Mary Loveland
Financial puzzle challenges officials
Lawrence school board members discussed closing schools as they seek to trim a $5 million shortfall for next year due to the state budget crisis. Other options include furloughs, program cuts, support staff reductions, and potentially fewer teaching jobs, with forums scheduled at Central Junior High and West Junior High for public input.
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City weighs in on school closings with toned letter
City commissioners approve a revised letter urging Lawrence school board to carefully consider the impact of any closures on the community and neighborhoods. Mayor Chestnut opposes the push but will sign. other members seek clearer action or keep the original stance against removing neighborhood schools.
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Chestnut
Lance Johnson
Johnson
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Aron Cromwell
Amyx
Law enforcement cracks down on fake IDs in Lawrence
Five people were found using fake IDs across 35 bars, liquor stores and restaurants during the first of four planned stings in Lawrence on Monday night. Nine officers from multiple agencies led the operation as part of the Fake ID 101 campaign to deter minors from accessing alcohol and to enforce penalties up to 2500 dollars and possible jail time.
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Oklahoma
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Mini Kaur
New Tradition Coalition of
Jen Brinkerhoff
East Central
Kansas
Dccca Inc
Homeless shelter extension approved by city leaders
Downtown Lawrence will keep the Lawrence Community Shelter at 10th and Kentucky for another year after city commissioners granted a one year operating permit extension. Opposition from residents and Downtown Lawrence Inc. surfaced with Jane Pennington urging action. The group read a board statement supporting the extension pause.
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Downtown Lawrence Inc
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