Senators reject abolishing Kansas Arts Commission
A Senate committee declined Gov. Sam Brownback's bid to dismantle the Kansas Arts Commission. The Federal and State Affairs Committee voted against the order amid a packed Topeka hearing with about 20 Lawrence high school students supporting continued funding and equal arts opportunities.
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Free State girls advance to sub state finals against Olathe South
Free State High School girls basketball beat Topeka High 65 to 56 to reach the sub state finals. The Firebirds will play Olathe South at 7 p.m. Saturday. Lawrence High saw its season end with a 57 to 21 loss to second seed Olathe Northwest.
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Former KU player sentenced in 2010 burglary case
Vernon Brooks, a former Kansas University football player, received 60 days in jail and three years probation for a May 2010 burglary in which four KU students were held at gunpoint. He faced public embarrassment and vowed to rebuild his name.
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Controversy Grows Over Kansas Bioscience Authority
More controversy is expected at the Kansas Statehouse over the Kansas Bioscience Authority as lawmakers debate funding oversight and governance. The ongoing discussion involves state officials and bioscience supporters amid questions about how funds are allocated and projects selected.
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Douglas County grows in decade but at slow pace
Census figures show Douglas County up to 110,826 in 2010, a gain of 10,864 since 2000, a 10.9 percent rise. Lawrence inventories 87,643 residents, up 7,545, a 9.4 percent increase, with growth slowing amid the economic downturn. County administrator Craig Weining says a 1 percent yearly rise is acceptable. City planners estimate Lawrence's population around 91,464, higher than Census counts, with growth pegged above 87,000 since 2005.
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Douglas County Eyes Redistricting After Census Boost
Kansas census data show northeast Kansas growth and Douglas County potential split between 2nd and 3rd districts. The 3rd District, including eastern Douglas County, tops population with 767,569, prompting talks of rejoining with the 2nd District to balance boundaries. Legislative redistricting will precede hearings and map drawing in 2012.
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Whooping cough cases reported in Lawrence day cares
Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department reported seven pertussis cases in Lawrence day cares over the past month, involving two adults and five unvaccinated children across three facilities. No facility names released. statewide 27 cases this year, 180 last year.
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