Rare white monarchs seen at Kansas University study program
Kansas University's Monarch Watch director Orley Taylor reports two white monarch butterflies among students' rearing project. He notes the rarity, saying only one to two such sightings are reported every year among tens of thousands of monarchs. The find highlights unusual variants in a long term educational effort.
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School board approves tax deal for Eldridge plan
The Lawrence school board unanimously approved a 15 year 95 percent tax abatement under NRA for a $12.5 million Eldridge Hotel expansion. City preliminary approved while Douglas County signed off on 15 year 85 percent abatement. NRA designation aligns with city practice.
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Fast-moving Kansas school finance bill draws fire
Lawmakers in Topeka began debate on a sweeping Kansas school finance bill that would repeal the 1992 formula and replace it with two years of block grants while a new formula is crafted. Educators and districts testified against the measure, with only three groups supporting it.
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Tax values rise for homes and farm land in Douglas County
Douglas County homeowners mostly saw modest increases in assessed value for 2014 while farm land values rose sharply. About 53 percent of residential properties increased, 13 percent stayed the same, and 34 percent declined. Rural areas showed slightly larger gains.
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Bill Self Named Big 12 Coach of the Year
The Associated Press selects Kansas head coach Bill Self as Big 12 coach of the year. Page 1C.
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