Westar pruning dispute draws neighbors to Watts home
A crowd of city and utility officials gathered at Steven Watts’ 1649 Edgehill Road to discuss Westar Energy pruning. Watts and Dread Neighborhood Assn chief Greg Hickam criticized aggressive cuts, while Westar argued newer directional pruning protects growth. Neighbors may hire private trimmers. if not, Westar will proceed their method.
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Kerr touts experience in campaign stop in Lawrence
Kansas Senate President Dave Kerr, one of four Republicans seeking governor, argues his 18 years in the Senate give him a statewide perspective and a record of trust. He criticizes rival Tim Shallenburger and Bob Knight while outlining plans to aid rural Kansas, reform school finance, and empower districts to raise taxes short term. Kerr pledges continued support for higher education and warns of drought and western Kansas economic challenges.
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Pyatt County
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KU official promotes university in Washington trip
KU executive vice chancellor for university relations Janet Murguia visited Washington D C to meet with Kansas lawmakers and Chamber representatives. Talks centered on life sciences research dollars, training for firefighters and police, and potential federal grants. She briefed Sen Pat Roberts and Sen Sam Brownback and discussed inviting NIH director Elias Zerhouni to KU.
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