City withholds final Rock Chalk Park payment after audit demand
The Lawrence City Commission reversed course Tuesday and unanimously agreed to withhold the final 1 million dollar payment to the Kansas University Endowment Association for the Rock Chalk Park project. A comprehensive audit will be conducted before any funds are released, reversing Nov decisions that had already paid about 11 million.
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Kansas board of education elects new leaders
The Kansas State Board of Education named Wichita Republican Jim McNiece chair and Topeka Democrat Carolyn Campbell vice chair for two years. The move places McNiece, a former Wichita high school principal, in leadership as the 2015 legislative session opens amid talks on school funding, a pending finance lawsuit, and revenue shortfalls.
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Partly Cloudy With Cold High Near 36 Degrees
Local forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with a high around 36. No precipitation expected and light winds. This brief outlook appears in the daily weather page alongside business, classified, comics, and notices.
Verizon sues city over 120 foot East Lawrence cell tower
Verizon Wireless has filed a federal suit in Kansas City to compel City Commission approval of a 120 foot tower at 1725 Bullene Ave near Burroughs Creek Trail. The suit claims denial violated federal telecommunications law while the city defends its decision.
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UK to KU James Tracy named KU vice chancellor for research
James Tracy formerly UK vice president of research is named Kansas University's vice chancellor for research. The appointment, announced for Page 3A, places Tracy at KU to lead research initiatives and policy across the campus.
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