Local food hub eyed to link farmers with institutions
Debbie Carter of Lawrence Memorial Hospital says local produce tastes better and supports the community, but large, steady supply is scarce. Douglas County Food Policy Council aims to create a centralized food hub to aggregate local food and supply hospitals, schools, jails, and other buyers regularly.
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Budget Dilemma for Democrats in Kansas Governance
Kansas faces a finanziial squeeze as Governor Sam Brownback pursues deeper tax cuts. The 5.5 billion dollar budget shortfall for the year starting July 1 risks balancing by tax measures, including permanent sales tax, ending the home mortgage interest deduction, and moving 245 million from highway funds to schools. Democratic leaders call the plan fragile while conservatives push for the broader cuts and reform.
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King Day ceremony honors Dr King at KU
More than 50 people gathered in Strong Hall to hear excerpts from King's Letter From Birmingham Jail and then joined a candlelit King Day procession in the Kansas Union. Diamond Townsend, a Topeka high school student, noted the historic day as the first African-American elected twice, with remarks by English professor Maryemma Graham on the holiday's meaning.
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Weather forecast hints at warmth Today reaches 33
A bit warmer conditions predicted with a high near 33 and a low around 13. The forecast notes mild trend for today and advises light layers for outdoor activities as temperatures rise gradually through the day.
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Sunflower Showdown: No. 3 Kansas vs No. 11 Kansas State
A Kansas basketball showdown headlines tonight as No. 3 Kansas visits No. 11 Kansas State in Manhattan, tipping off at 7 p.m. The game promises a high-stakes SEC-style clash with regional bragging rights on the line.
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