KU chancellor to donate raise to university
Kansas University chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little will join other state university executives in donating her raise back to KU. A KU spokeswoman said Gray-Little regularly makes gifts that exceed her salary increase and plans to do so again this year. Details on which funds were not disclosed.
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Forecast shows a high near 96 and a low around 77 with mostly cloudy skies. The page highlights comics and a deaths notice packed among 8A listings.
Ronson speaks at Free State Festival amid lineup
Free State Festival stage notes author Jon Ronson speaking Tuesday and a free George Clinton concert downtown tonight. Social media pages for LJWorld promote events and coverage on Facebook and Twitter.
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Neighbors push for local artists in Ninth Street arts corridor
East Lawrence residents urge city to award at least 50 percent of public artwork to Lawrence artists with half of that from East Lawrence. Arts advisors counter that an impartial jury should pick the best art regardless of geography. Porter Arneill notes the selection process is sacred.
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City faces effect of new property tax lid on 2016 budget
Commissioners heard Tuesday how a Legislature enacted property tax lid could constrain the city’s 2016 budget and influence future hiring. The briefing outlined potential cuts and staffing plans amid tighter levy limits.
Aliens or art space kiosk lands near East Lawrence
Wichita artist Randy Regier creates a traveling art installation named Please see ALIENS that appears as a chrome filled kiosk near the Douglas County Fairgrounds. The eye catching exhibit sits on the outskirts of East Lawrence drawing attention from social media and locals.
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Turning scraps faith into fresh nonprofit dream
Shine Adams emptied his personal bank account to start a nonprofit employing the unemployed. A December Journal-World story shows his fundraising online campaign coming to fruition. He says he has spent his life savings and remains hopeful the venture will become solvent and sufficient.
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