Frigid Lawrence persists after storm and snow
Lawrence endures wind chills from negative 9 to negative 19 degrees with 5 mph winds after a weekend snow event. City crews plow and treat smaller residential streets while forecasts show a slow warmup to mid 30s by Tuesday. One single vehicle crash attributed to snow reported. wind chill advisory in effect until 9 am today.
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School Closings Across Baldwin City and Nearby Districts
Local school districts Baldwin City Baselior Linwood De Soto Eudora Tonganoxie Wellsville announce closures. Transportation delays and weather conditions prompt administrative decisions affecting classes and activities today. Officials say buses will run on adjusted routes as updates arrive.
Child advocates urge bill to save children’s lives
Advocates for Kansas children press lawmakers to approve a measure they say could prevent child deaths at no cost to the state. Shannon Cotsoradis of Kansas Action for Children warns the bill must pass before the legislative session deadline to avoid being lost for the year. State Sen. Jeff King comments on the committee stance.
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Capitol Bill Revision Delayed for Later Session
Capitol briefing notes that a bill will be worked on later in the session after it was exempted from current action. Scott Rothschild reports the item appears on CAPITOL page 4A.
Medicaid expansion push from Kansas official
Insurance commissioner Sandy Praeger spoke at the Unitarian Fellowship of Lawrence about expanding Medicaid in Kansas. She noted Kansas is one of 24 states not accepting ACA funds for expansion, which would cover 100 percent for three years and at least 90 percent afterward, with funds flowing to Washington and elsewhere.
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