Four-H members pursue lessons beyond ribbons at Douglas County Fair
Dozens of 4-H youths aged 7 to 18 from across the county compete in cattle, photography, woodwork, and robotics at the Douglas County Fair this week. While ribbons symbolize achievement, participants emphasize lessons learned and memories made as they share four featured stories from Halley Flory and others on farms near Baldwin City.
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Benefits and costs of Hard 50 session debated
Attorney General Derek Schmidt said rewriting Kansas Hard 50 may not protect pending first degree murder cases but a special session could yield a better legal position. He noted a Supreme Court ruling on mandatory minimums raises constitutional questions and urged Gov. Brownback to convene the Legislature by mid September.
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North Lawrence Sandrats seek memorial sculpture in plaza
Organizers of the North Lawrence Sandrat memorial aim to complete the project after past funding and interest shortfalls. The Sandrat, once a derisive label now embraced by locals, originated from stories along the Kansas River. An annual reunion brings hundreds to North Lawrence on the first Saturday of June, with artist Elden Tefft already crafting Sandy the Sandrat as the mascot.
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Estate gift funds KU journalism scholarships
A $1.36 million estate gift will support the Kansas University scholarship fund for journalism students, directing funds to assist aspiring reporters and media leaders at KU.
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