City budget proposal boosts tax levy and police force
City Manager David Corliss released a 2013 recommended budget proposing a property tax mill levy uptick of 0.87 mills, adding three police officers and increased transit hours. A $30 million police headquarters plan with 46 new officers over four years is not recommended.
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Morris brothers cheer Robinson at 2012 draft pick
Marcus and Markieff Morris watched KU teammate Thomas Robinson as he was selected fifth by Sacramento in the 2012 NBA draft. The Morris brothers called him their brother and shared pride on Thursday night.
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States weigh dropping Medicaid expansion after Supreme Court ruling
Republican lawmakers in at least four states seek to abandon the Obamacare Medicaid expansion, with more than a dozen others weighing the move after the Supreme Court ruling lifting federal penalties. Representative Todd Richardson notes legislatures will shape Obamacare’s future.
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Tour of Lawrence Street Sprints Draw Cycling Fans
Former racer Darryl Fahney recalls cycling days from the 70s and 80s as the fourth annual Laird Nol ler Automotive Street Sprints drew more than 90 riders in downtown Lawrence. The 200 meter races ran 7 to 9 p.m. with over 70 men and nearly 20 women, including Anne Meyer.
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KU Basketball Case Ties Dealer to Jayhawks Players
Federal prosecutor contends a Kansas man supplied marijuana to several Kansas University basketball players from the 2010 11 Jayhawks squad. Samuel Villeareal III, 32, of Overland Park, was cited during a June 18 detention hearing in a large scale drug distribution case involving Johnson and Douglas counties.
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Break from triple digit heat may come next week
Kansas farmers face extreme heat as the National Weather Service forecasts cooler conditions next week. In Douglas County Lawrence ends heat advisory status today while corn growers like Pat Ross of the Kansas Corn Commission note drought harms feed corn. Most expect only a half crop this year though sweet corn and soybeans show little impact.
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Lawrence heat streaks and record highs through the years
The Lawrence temperature history shows an early heat surge this year with prior peaks. Notably the first 100-degree day occurred June 23, 2009, a six day stretch in August 2010, and a high of 111 degrees on August 2, 2011. The 2012 peak to date reached 107 degrees by June 28.
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