Brownback confirmed as ambassador sparks Kansas leadership shift
Critics say Brownback’s religious freedom stance weaponizes policy against LGBT people while supporters praise his commitment to religious tolerance. The Senate vote clears a path for Colyer to become governor, potentially as soon as next week, with lawmakers hopeful for a quicker legislative start.
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Lawrence district eyes Strickland Barbee as new superintendent
Strickland Barbee and her 17 year old daughter attended a Lawrence High School event as he seeks the district’s top job. He highlighted Lawrence’s strong test scores and amenities, stressed teacher focus, and said he would prioritize students and teachers if chosen, with the board set to announce a finalist Monday.
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Douglas County to ask voters on half-percent sales tax for jail and mental health
Lawrence residents weigh why exact spending splits for jail expansion and behavioral health funding are not in the referendum language. County officials defend flexibility due to cost estimates while confirming mail ballots set for April 24 and May 15 count. Public meetings are planned at the Lawrence Public Library and Wakurusa Township Fire Station as part of outreach.
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Kansas Universities See Varied Four Year Graduation Rates
National Center for Education Statistics data place Kansas across six state universities with KU leading in four year graduation rates at 31.1 percent while K State reports 31.1 percent. Pittsburg State 25.6, Emporia 22.7, Wichita 21.5, Fort Hays 18.1, Washburn 14.9. EU spokeswoman Brinn Barcomb-Peterson calls the Regents report rewarding and notes admission strategy shifts to attract more prepared students.
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Local Arts and City Beat Highlights and Notices
Brief city and county government notes with arts features and datebook items. Obituaries and society notices appear alongside university arts events at the University of Kansas and Lawrence schools.
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Lottery numbers for Powerball and Mega Millions
Wednesday Powerball draws show numbers 3 9 11 33 64 with Powerball 21. Tuesday Mega Millions results list 2 6 30 31 55 with Mega Ball 7.
Isela and Ian Rygmyr welcomed in Eudora this Tuesday
Kayla Leitner and Mitchell Oshel of Ottawa welcomed a boy on Wednesday. Jaden and Breck Moore of Lawrence welcomed a girl on Wednesday.
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Eudora
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Lawrence
Lawrence district corrects superintendent finalists ages
The Journal-World corrects misstated ages for superintendent finalists An thony Lewis and Jayson Strickland. Lewis is 42 and Strickland is 46. Journal-World policy is to correct significant errors, with contact options provided.
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