Judge dismisses activists' suit against jail expansion
Judge James Fleetwood ruled Justice Matters and allies lack standing to block Douglas County’s jail expansion. The court found their injury not specific to them and noted no new tax was levied for financing. County Attorney John Bullock praised the decision upholding authority to issue bonds under the 1994 sales tax measure.
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KU international students protest sudden campus fee hike
International students at the University of Kansas faced a surprise rise to 310 per semester, up from 160, effective fall. Hollie Hall launched a Change.org petition, citing equity concerns and calling for a flat fee across all students. She notes enrollment declines and a deficit in the International Student Services Office as cited reasons.
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One in three Kansas households still uncounted in census
Kansas faces a slow response to the 2020 census amid the pandemic with 65 percent participation, uneven by county and tract. Rural areas and immigrant communities show trust barriers and online access challenges, while colleges and hard-to-count groups require targeted outreach.
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Woman injured in chase on K-10
A woman was seriously injured following a police pursuit on Kansas Highway 10 Tuesday night. Deputies stopped the Chevrolet Trailblazer with a tactical maneuver, but the driver was ejected when the vehicle crashed west of the K-10 interchange. She was taken to a hospital. no other injuries or crashes were reported. Authorities seek witnesses.
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