Break a leg phrase debated by local theater group
Actor consultant Doug Weaver weighs meanings behind break a leg. Some link legs as side curtains or bowing, others tie it to John Wilkes Booth. Weaver favors the idea of fooling theater gods and sending luck elsewhere.
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Bus crowds and fan views on KU football transit hub
A street poll by Nikki Wentling asks if I would ride a bus to Kansas University football games with a hub at Memorial Stadium. Responses from Kara Whalen of Topeka and a Colorado Springs Air Force captain express mixed views on mass transit and tailgating.
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Lawrence man faces new sex crime charges in 75-year-old case
Douglas County prosecutors filed new charges against a 75-year-old Lawrence man accused of sexually abusing a 5-year-old girl and possessing explicit images. The alleged abuse occurred between August 2011 and August 2012 in East Lawrence. He pleaded not guilty to additional counts of sexual exploitation of a child, remains free on bond, and trial is set for Sept. 30.
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Hospital notes no births at Lawrence Memorial Friday
Lawrence Memorial Hospital reported no births on Friday. The brief item notes the hospital's status for the day without additional details.
Lawrence City Commission Agenda Highlights Meeting
The Lawrence City Commission meets at 6 35 p m Tuesday at City Hall Sixth and Massachusetts to discuss a rental inspection program with meeting documents available online at lawrenceks org and on WOW Channel 25.
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Lawrence set to revisit rental inspection expansion
Tomo an A program to expand the city's rental inspection program to all rental units in the city will be discussed again by Lawrence city commissioners Tuesday night.
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Kansas abortion law faces legal challenge over informed consent and life definition
Doctors allege the law burdens abortion access with strict waivers and a definition of life at fertilization, challenging the 24 hour waiting period and mandatory notices. The suit, in Shawnee County District Court, targets multiple provisions while Planned Parenthood pursues related federal actions. The governors and anti abortion groups defend the rules as protective and informative.
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City weighs registration and inspection fees for rental units
NMAC COLL commissioners will consider a plan to charge landlords a 10 annual registration fee and a 50 inspection fee when units are inspected. Proposals include inspection frequency, annual citywide inspections of 10 percent of units, and discounts for large landlords. The program would cost about 385000 yearly, needing three inspectors and two administrative staff.
Arts funding cuts shrink state support for arts groups
The Kansas fiscal package slashes arts funding to 200000 per year for two years, after a back and forth with Gov. Sam Brownback. Advocates say the 500000 annual shortfall damages arts organizations and artists across the state. Statehouse reporter Scott Rothschild contributed the coverage.
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City Commission approves wide set of ordinances and contracts
Consent agenda adopts minutes and claims, approves mayor recommended appointments, sets bids for PW 1334 safety upgrades and PW1301 KLINK Iowa Street, waives bids for 28 police computers, adopts ordinances including bedbug regulations, 55 mph and 40 mph speed limits, July 4 alcohol permit, Horizon 2020 amendments, rezoning near 1900 W. 31st St, and property releases. Also authorizes rifle leases, Carnegie Building work, a Cross Sno vendor license, and mortgage release. Includes transit hub report, performance audit topics, rental registration memo, 2014 CIP items, and KDOT ITS Set‑Aside applications.
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