Noise law clash fuels lawrence party house debate
Police and prosecutors push tougher noise ordinances in Lawrence as KU students and neighbors clash. A KU ACLU representative warns of potential unfair treatment, while Police Chief Olin cites warnings given before tickets in most cases. Page mentions NOISE.
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City manager Wildgen leaves with 121K raise and severance
Former city manager Mike Wildgen resigns after 16 years. He will keep his 121144 salary with a 3 percent cost of living raise through March 2007, provide consulting through Aug 31, and receive seven months pay plus a 3500 car allowance. Health and life insurance continue through March 2007. City commissioners to review the severance at 6:35 p.m. Tuesday.
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Brownback travels funded by groups total over twenty thousand in 2005
Senate records show Sen. Sam Brownback took 10 privately funded trips in 2005 costing more than $21,400. Most trips were funded by nonprofit advocacy groups while Brownback spoke at events to boost his national image. The trips include a San Antonio flight for Pat Robertson's 75th birthday party.
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Kansas U and Kutztown near logo ownership deal
Kansas University and Kutztown University are weeks from a binding agreement to secure Kansas’ ownership of the KU initials. Paul Carttar notes both schools share a nearly identical logo, a situation that prompted the costly redesign in Lawrence and could lead to court resolution if needed.
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Carttar
Lawrence
Kansas University student and local filmmaker document Katrina rebuilding film
A Kansas University sophomore and a local musician and filmmaker collaborate on a film about New Orleans. The project chronicles the city’s rebuilding efforts after Hurricane Katrina and aims to capture community resilience and recovery.
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