mural near ninth and new hampshire eyed for demolition
Lawrence residents react to plans by developers to remove a mural beside the Ninth and New Hampshire streets site to clear space for a new apartment building. City commissioners seek a path to preserve the artwork while balancing development interests. Community voices urge keeping the wall intact near the farmers market and emphasize art’s role in the neighborhood.
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New Hampshire Streets
Kelsey Ploeger
Lawrence
Police: Driver in crash may have been impaired
Lawrence police investigate if Verlondon Harris II 51 impaired when he failed to yield at Kansas Highway 10 entering East Hills Business Park, causing a two car crash. Harris injured. transported to trauma center. Other driver Karey Shepard 42 of Lawrence had possible injuries but was not hospitalized. Blood test pending.
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Kansas City, Kan
Verlondon Harris II
East Hills
Trent McKinley
Harris
Lawrence- Douglas County
McKinley
Karey Shepard
Budget bill reshapes Kansas judiciary funding plan
Senate leaders push a substitute for House Bill 2338 to fund courts based on need, raise docket fees, allow 120 day open positions to save money, let district chief judges control budgets, and permit districts to elect their own chiefs. Minority Leader Hensley calls the bill unprecedented and aims to pressure votes against the add ons. King notes ties to health department policy and salary provisions.
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Senate
Supreme Court
Anthony Hensley
Topeka
Hensley
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
United States compared to Europe reveals cultural diplomacy challenges
Officers noted that understanding other cultures shapes decision making and that Europe faces diverse threats due to proximity to many nations. They cited illegal immigration to Italy from Africa, European financial instability, and Russia's Ukraine actions. Lt Col Carl Edstrom, Swedish Air Force, likened Europe to a union of 50 states with distinct cultures yet a united external stance.
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Italy
Africa
Russia
Ukraine
America
Europe
Carl Edstrom
Swedish Air Force
GOP Leaders Push for Spending Cuts and Free Enterprise
Column outlines GOP aims for reduced federal role and greater government transparency. Kansas Democrats seek Project Ivy access while distancing from Obama. incumbents face scrutiny of Gov. Brownback and tax policy outcomes. Elections in 2014 and 2016 loom as high stakes, with a call for informed citizens to separate promises from facts.
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Kansas
Obama
Davis
Docking
Brownback
KU Relays at Rock Chalk Park face budget cuts and delays
KU Athletics will not fund professional athletes for the relays this year due to budget cuts including scrapping a 200000 travel and appearance expense line. The move comes as Lawrence City Commission approved over 10 million for Rock Chalk Park infrastructure and potentially waived bidding rules for a private contractor, with occupancy permits still pending. The April 18 event, tied to Kansas Relays in downtown Lawrence, draws up to 3000 spectators and relies on city infrastructure costs and permit approvals.
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Kansas Relays
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Bill Selfs
Marchiong
Lawrence
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CVB
Eighth
New Hampshire
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