Lawrence mayor blocks southside shopping center plan
In a 4-1 vote the Lawrence City Commission rejected zoning and planning changes for KTen Crossing, a nearly 250000 square foot shopping center planned at the South Lawrence Trafficway and South Iowa Street. Mayor Mike Amyx warned extending water lines would open the area to regional development.
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GOP to pursue hostile overhaul of Kansas schools
Conservative Kansas lawmakers prepare a complete overhaul of state education funding and structure. Proposals include ending standard tests, privatizing some services, and rejecting federal dollars to avoid federal requirements. A legislative committee reviewed a draft report calling for fundamental changes to the $4 billion annual aid distribution to 286 districts.
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Lawmakers hopeful for Medicaid expansion debate
A former Kansas Senate president says expanding KanCare could save the state more than 200 million dollars annually while covering about 138,000 residents. He notes the state would pay 5-10 percent of costs but would save on prisoner health care and mental health grants. Leaders from both parties say passage is uphill and may require more than one session, though a discussion should begin this year.
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Two KU men among four dead in Wisconsin canoeing accident
A Kansas University student Mori Weinstein 21 and a former KU student Lanny Sack 20 were among four men from Winnetka and Wilmette Illinois who died when their canoe overturned at Mill Lake East Troy Wisconsin over the weekend. Christopher McQuillen 21 also died with the fourth unnamed man still missing authorities said. Weinstein a KU junior and Sack last enrolled fall 2014.
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Icy morning Crave joins social media pushes
The report notes an icy morning as Crave joins Facebook and Twitter outreach through LJWorld, inviting readers to connect for updates and coverage.
Dogs killed in fire at rural Baldwin City home
A rural Baldwin City home fire forced a man to jump from a window to escape. About 10 dogs died in the blaze, which damaged the property and prompted investigations by local authorities.
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