Conscience protection bill sparks abortion debate in Kansas
Kansas House debates a conscience protection proposal backed by Rep. Steve Brunk that would shield medical professionals who refuse to participate in abortion or related procedures. Advocates warn the measure could limit access to birth control, while supporters insist the bill is narrowly drafted and won’t affect contraception.
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Finney County offers online inmate visits system
Finney County Jail expands access with a HomeWAY video system allowing inmates to be visited remotely from any Internet connected device. Visits run 8 am to 10 pm daily, replacing crowded lobby slots once limited to 7 pm to 10 pm weekdays. Cost is 50 cents per minute or 10 dollars for 20 minutes, with the county taking 40 percent of proceeds.
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Finney County
Garden City Telegram
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KU Cancer Center in final sprint for national designation
KU Cancer Center director Roy Jensen told legislators the center is in the final sprint for National Cancer Institute designation. An NCI team will visit Feb 22 to evaluate progress and the center hopes a May or June decision will award designation, boosting federal grants and regional access to top cancer care.
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Cupcake Contest Aims To Help Hungry In Douglas County
Cupcake Construction Co hosts a February event to aid Just Food, the Douglas County food bank. Owner Michael Kriesfeld says the idea came from a Kansas University class and will feature three rounds of cupcake eating with prizes donated by four downtown businesses. Entry fees totaling 60 dollars per person support hungry neighbors.
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Angela Davis to speak at February Sisters anniversary
KU events mark the 40th anniversary of the February Sisters occupation with a lecture by Angela Davis. Tami Albin and Sherrie Tucker will interview six participants, including three inside the East Asian Studies building, on February 4 at Spencer Museum of Art auditorium.
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Beth Schultz
Marilyn Stokstad
Betty Banks
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