Dozens speak against Westar rate increase plan
Dozens criticize Westar Energy proposed rate changes at a Kansas Corporation Commission hearing. Residents would pay about 7.50 more monthly while residential bills rise 8.8 percent and small business bills up 6.2 percent. Industrial and public school bills drop by 8.4 and 7.6 percent respectively. Westar cites environmental upgrades at the La Cygne plant and rebalance of charges to reflect true costs as reasons.
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Pilot error eyed in San Francisco flight crash
NTSB Chairman Deborah Hersman said no mechanical fault was found in the South Korean airliner that crashed in San Francisco last weekend. Investigators focus on the pilots during the attempted landing as Page 7A reports.
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Zimmerman Faces Lesser Charge In Martin Case
The jury may convict George Zimmerman of manslaughter instead of murder in the Trayvon Martin case, potentially yielding a life sentence. Page 6A
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Climate policy official discusses water and weather impacts
Jonathan Pershing, deputy assistant secretary of energy for climate change policy and technology, says drought reduces water supply while rising seas threaten energy infrastructure. The report notes climate change and extreme weather already disrupt U.S. energy reliability.
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Jonathan Pershing
U.S
KU names longtime philosophy prof to lead undergrad education
KU selects Ann Cudd, philosophy professor and longtime administrator, as first vice provost and dean of undergraduate studies. She aims for 90 percent freshman retention and 80 percent six year graduation, targets set by Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little, with work starting in August.
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Kansas University
Cudd
Bernadette Gray- Little
University of Pittsburgh
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Sara Rosen
Brownback Rejects Disclosure of Judicial Applicants Names
Governor Sam Brownback announced he would not disclose the names of applicants for Kansas Court of Appeals seats. He cited confidentiality to protect applicant pools and align with ABA guidance and federal practice, despite earlier mixed statements and long Kansas practice. The move follows a new law allowing governor discretion.
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Sam Brownback
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Kansas
Kansas to test new reading and math assessments next spring
Kansas education officials move ahead with a new reading and math testing system aligned to the Common Core Standards. Critics from Kansans Against Common Core urge abandoning the standards and the tied testing, arguing voices haven’t been heard and local control is at stake.
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Kansas State Board of Education
Lawrence
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