County braces for tougher budget year amid jail costs
Douglas County leaders warn of a hard 2011 and possibly 2012 as tax revenues lag. They plan continued partnerships with KU and state groups to fund an incubator and jail expansions, while debates on incentives for Berry Plastics and jail needs loom. Weinang cautions unfunded mandates from Topeka could strain finances.
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D A denial fuels Boardwalk Fire records dispute
The D A refused an open records request for the Boardwalk Fire arson file calling the document work product and unopen until all appeals end. Rose awaits a potential federal appeal by March 2011 while parole eligibility and prior jail time factor into the case. The ATF arson report remains unreleased and not in trial transcripts.
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KU student to aid South Pole neutrino project
A KU student plans a two week South Pole assignment supporting the ARA neutrino observatory. He will help apply radiation timing to locate neutrino sources and integrate signals across universities while balancing aero engineering studies and medical prep. He aims to learn from multiple concurrent programs down south.
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Koch Industries Sues in Utah Over Climate Hoax Identities
Notable Koch Industries filed a federal lawsuit in Utah seeking the identities of individuals behind a media hoax. The fake site and news release falsely claimed the Wichita firm was halting funding for climate research groups like Americans for Prosperity and others aligned with its stance. The bogus site mimicked Koch’s homepage. hosting and registration entities are in Utah.
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Market Snapshot Calm Despite Mixed U.S. Trading
Wednesday's market report shows the Dow up 31.71 to 11722.89, the Nasdaq at 2702.20 after a 4.95 gain, and the S&P 500 rising 6.36 to 1276.56. In commodities, corn sits at 1075 cents, soybeans at 24 cents, wheat at 24 cents, and oil at 90.30 dollars per barrel.
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Private payroll report hints at bigger December job gains
Washington AP The ADP private payroll firms estimate nearly 300000 jobs added in December, the strongest monthly gain in a decade, fueling expectations that the official Bureau of Labor Statistics report could show a blockbuster month. Skeptics caution ADP figures often diverge from government data, but the prospect of improved hiring broadens hopes that the unemployment rate may begin to fall from 9.8 percent. The service sector also showed strength, reinforcing views that employers are gaining confidence and hiring.
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