Lawrence Commission to consider Walmart and Folks Road plans
Lawrence City Commission will hear two controversial development proposals later this month. Wal Mart Supercenter at Sixth Street and Wakarusa Drive and a Folks Road housing project are set for March 25. Developers get 15 minutes to present, followed by one hour of public comment, with no rebuttals.
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Wichita State University cuts endowed funding by 2.1 million
Beset by stock losses and a faltering economy, the Wichita State University Foundation will cut its support for student scholarships, faculty stipends and building upkeep by 2.1 million this fall. The announcement follows a decrease in state funding and mirrors declines at KU and Kansas State University.
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Gasoline Patrol spots lowest price in Lawrence area
The Journal World reports a Lawrence gas price as low as 1.62 dollars per gallon at Miller Mart located at 19th and Haskell. Readers are urged to call 832-7154 if a lower price is found and to join an online message board at llworld com section gasoline.
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Sebelius vows no cuts to schools in budget plan
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius said she would not cut funding to public schools or higher education as she prepares a plan to close a shortfall of at least 300 million for the fiscal year starting July 1. She kept tax questions open, stating that all options are on the table and education funding remains off limits in her view.
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Murder trial to jury in Topeka kidnapping case
Jurors in Douglas County hear closing arguments over whether Michael Kesselring helped kidnap and kill Dale Miller in September 2000 or acted only as a drug user with no role. Prosecutor says Kesselring aided the plan. defense argues he was a fall guy for a Topeka drug ring. Deliberations resume Monday.
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Dismissed drug cases rise after officer firing in Lawrence
Charges dropped in 11 more drug cases, bringing total dismissals to 23 after Lawrence Police officer Stuart Mike Peck was fired by Police Chief Ron Olin following a judge's ruling that Peck provided misleading information to obtain a search warrant. Defense lawyers say credibility questions could affect other cases. Peck and Lt. Cobb lament the impact on aggressive policing as officers fear knock and talks.
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Character Counts In March Madness Reflections
In this Saturday column the author links March Madness to ethics, praising Kansas Jayhawks coach Roy Williams for integrity. It discusses NCAA attendance figures, Character Counts advocacy, and the need to play fair, be accountable, and value honesty in sports and beyond.
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