Plans dropped for costly hotel fire investigation
Investigators ruled the cause undetermined after a destructive fire at the Americas Best Value Inn on 515 McDonald Drive. An on-site inspection was abandoned due to the need for extensive excavation to stabilize the three story burned structure, with no clear arson evidence found. Fire officials cited cost as the reason to halt the costly probe.
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Lawrence school board to interview two superintendent finalists
The Lawrence school board announced two finalists for the district’s superintendent job Anthony Lewis and Jayson Strickland. Public meet and greet events are set for today at 5 to 6 p.m. at Lawrence High School and Wednesday in the LHS library. District previously used executive search firms for past superintendent hires.
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Vote on Brownback's confirmation coming soon
The U.S. Senate plans a Friday vote on confirming Kansas Governor Sam Brownback as Ambassador-at-large for International Religious Freedom. If approved he would resign the governorship, passing to Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer, who is pursuing a full term. Brownback previously served in the Senate and House, and as Kansas Secretary of Agriculture.
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Lawrence native Brian McClendon seeks Kansas secretary of state post
A former tech executive now at the University of Kansas filed to run as a Democrat for secretary of state in 2018. Brian McClendon, 53, says voter registration challenges in Kansas motivated his campaign, noting the office oversees elections. He named a campaign treasurer on Monday.
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