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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 2011
Page
1
Nebraska's men's hoops may visit Allen Fieldhouse for the last time as they head to a Big Ten future. Kansas University aims to improve to 17-0 on the year and 2-0 in the Big 12 after a 15 game win streak over NU.
Kay Huff is sworn in as Douglas County's newest judge on Friday, replacing the departing Judge Shepherd. Huff reflects on the challenge of filling years of judicial experience and expresses pride in the opportunity to serve.
At Douglas County Court house candidates weigh filing for the local school board as Sunday filings approach. The piece surveys the arguments for and against running, outlining key pressures and potential outcomes for voters and communities.
Rodney Jones admitted in U S District Court in Wichita that he helped run a five year conspiracy to steal sell and skim proceeds from Kansas University basketball and football tickets. He pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud with a potential 20 year sentence and fines up to 250000. Additional co conspirators also pleaded guilty as three others await trial.
TOPERA Democratic leaders in the Legislature criticize Gov. Brownback’s plan to cut base state aid per pupil to 1990s levels. They urge repealing tax exemptions to fund schools, warning cuts would trigger teacher layoffs larger classes and higher property taxes. Kansas educators stress impact on student learning.
House Democratic Leader Paul Davis of Lawrence states that funding schools is the absolute most important task, underscoring education as a key priority for the legislature.
The Kansas Sierra Club filed a lawsuit challenging the 895 megawatt Sunflower Electric coal plant permit issued by KDHE. The group alleges inadequate control of hazardous pollutants and improper influence by special interests, citing controversy surrounding the Holcomb project and past agency decisions.
After victims’ families spoke, Kansas legislators proposed a bill to jail those leaving the scene of fatal crashes, increasing penalties to up to 32 months. Douglas County DA Branson cited DUI loopholes, while supporters said the measure would deter runaway drivers and better protect families affected by such crashes.
Higher education writer Andy Hyland can be reached at 832-6388 for questions and follow him on Twitter at twitter com LJW KU for updates and coverage.
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