Central District at KU to Add Union and Science Building
KU plans a 280000 square foot science building on Irving Hill Road and a 30000 square foot student union between it and Anschutz Sports Pavilion in the Central District. Both projects, west of the Burge Union site, are due to be completed by summer 2018 for fall 2018 classes. The campus mix includes varied architecture amid KU’s historic district.
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Defense argues sex was consensual in Haskell dorm rape trial
A Haskell Indian Nations University dorm rape case unfolded with the defense contending the encounter was consensual while the woman testified she was crying and distressed after the incident. The 19 year old freshman and her best friend described the events from the night of November 14 into November 15, as two male students face multiple felony charges.
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Haskell Indian Nations University
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Tax hike or staff cuts faces City budget choice
Lawrence city budget dilemma pits property tax increases against staff cuts to close a projected 1.3 million deficit in 2017. City Manager Tom Markus told commissioners there is demand for services beyond available funds and a balanced budget is needed, with options including taxes, cuts, or a hybrid.
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Zika risk a concern in Douglas County
Douglas County is labeled a Zika risk hotspot due to Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Local health officials stress minimal current outbreak risk but continue public education and precautions led by Kim Ens of the Lawrence Douglas County Health Department as the CDC maps show county data.
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Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
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Kobach directs motor voter registration for federal races only
Secretary Kris Kobach told county election officials to start registering motor voter applicants without citizenship documentation to vote, but only for federal elections. This guidance concerns voting eligibility and registration procedures reported on Page 2A.
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