Brownback Reconsiders Arts Funding Initiatives
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback weighs new arts funding routes after vetoing state support last year. Lawmakers and aides discuss channeling grants through the Department of Commerce, possibly merging the Arts Commission with the Film Commission to boost job creation and private donations.
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Former Jayhawk on Tebow side in Broncos playoff push
Chris Harris, a former Kansas University defensive back, plays a key role for the Denver Broncos as they drive into the NFL playoffs alongside Tim Tebow. The Lawrence page highlights his impact on the team’s success.
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USDA to Close Lawrence Food Safety Office
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will shut its Food Safety Inspection Service office in Lawrence as part of a broader plan to save 150 million dollars annually. The move affects local operations and staff, aligning with nationwide efficiency measures outlined for Page 3A.
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Iranian grandpa visit ends in death sentence for CIA spy
State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said allegations that Amir Mirzaei Hekmati worked for or was sent by the CIA are untrue. The former Marine interpreter, arrested during a visit to his Iranian grandmothers, has been sentenced to death as a CIA spy.
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School board mulls range of consolidation options
Lawrence USD497 task force on elementary school consolidation to present multiple scenarios by February 15. The five board appointees will review options from more than 30 volunteers who have met since September, with no clear consensus yet on which schools to close or how students would be reassigned.
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River Road homicide investigation links Topeka man
Douglas County deputies and Topeka police probe the death of 39 year old Corey Brown found Thursday along River Road near the BNSF tracks in northwestern Douglas County. Preliminary findings indicate a firearm may be involved. Brown had been reported missing after his car and phone were found outside a Topeka restaurant.
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City moves to tighten rental ordinance enforcement
Lawrence commissioners will consider stricter rules for rental properties to enforce the three unrelated people limit in single family homes. The plan includes requiring out-of-town landlords to appoint a resident agent and strengthening rental registration to deny problem landlords from leasing, amid neighborhood complaints of noise litter and parking in overloaded houses.
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