Derby helps single mom rebound in roller derby
Mary Strafuss, a Shawnee mother of two, joined the Kansas City Roller Warriors after her daughter Meara Roach, an eighth grader, urged her to try the adult Wreck League. Despite no skating experience, Strafuss faced a tough boot camp and now aims for the Roller Warriors' competitive team.
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Hospital eyes changes to charity care services
LMH board reviews rising unpaid care reaching 30 million in 2012 up from 18 million in 2007. Officials say new policy will not cut total charity care but will require nominal fees for services such as a 250 inpatient stay and 50 for a clinic visit, broadening eligibility.
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Brownback plan offers no base aid hike for schools
Gov Sam Brownback unveils a budget that keeps base state aid for public schools flat next year with only a small increase the following year. The proposal defies a court order to raise funding and could be altered if lawmakers reject other elements. Page 4A coverage notes mortgage deduction and funds for KU medical education building.
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Alumnus Gives $500K to KU Debate Program
Kansas University alumnus David Pittaway, class of 1972, is donating $500,000 to the KU debate team through KU Endowment. The gift funds an endowed professorship for the team head coach, supporting a program with five national championships and 14 Final Four appearances.
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Illinois mother given probation for Walmart incident
An Illinois woman aged 43 received one year of probation after a 2012 case in which two of her children were found bound by hands and feet in a Lawrence Walmart parking lot.
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