Tonganoxie man cited for painting St Patrick parade stripe
Charlie Conrad was cited for criminal damage to property after painting a green line along Fourth Street in Tonganoxie to honor the St Patrick’s Day parade. He faces a municipal court appearance April 17. The city administrator said the stripe created a traffic hazard and may be replaced with a washable option in the future.
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KU announces resignation of top spokesman Jill Phythyon
Jill Jess Phythyon will depart as KU news and media relations director to become senior director of marketing and communication for Ohio State University College of Nursing. Her last day is March 21, with David Martin serving as interim director and a national search planned. In a separate matter, 37 year old Matthew W. Headley of Canon City Colorado pleaded guilty to a September 5 2013 bank robbery at US Bank on West 23rd Street Lawrence. Sentencing is set for June 9 with a recommended 24 month federal prison term. Headley has prior robbery convictions in Lawrence including a 1998 Taco John’s robbery and a liquor store case.
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Library trustees weigh Vermont Street ice rink plan
Lawrence Public Library trustees express uncertainty about placing a disassemblable ice rink between the library and the new parking garage on Vermont Street. The plot owned by the city would host outdoor library programs and concerts, with concerns about space balance but recognition of potential community appeal. The board approved a resolution to keep space changes from harming library space and function while noting multiple uses.
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KU Medical Center seeks $75 million building after LCME concerns
KU officials warn legislators that without a new health education building the medical center risks accreditation issues. LCME found insufficient facilities for the curriculum, especially seating and small groups, and urged real progress by August 2015. The university will press Gov Brownback and lawmakers for support while pursuing improvements in diversity and dedicated student facilities.
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Regents debt rises 44 percent since 2009
Regents debt grew from 540.6 million to 777.9 million, a 237.3 million increase. KU debt rose from 288.8 million to 356.8 million, up 68 million or 23 percent. Officials blame stalled state funding for construction and rising reliance on debt despite donations. Moody's says debt is in a safe range relative to operating revenue.
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Kansas education standards debated in funding case
The Kansas debate centers on whether the Rose standards guide curriculum or funding and if current standards omit math and science. Court rules ask a lower panel to use the Rose standards to assess adequacy of state funding, while experts warn against relying on a single test for college readiness and propose broader measures of outcomes.
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Births in Lawrence mark a boy and a girl born Monday
Carey and Ryan Branam welcome a boy in Lawrence on Monday. Rasheedat Hameed and Chitama Chitama announce a girl born Monday in Lawrence. Brent and Amber Burns are listed with an incomplete entry in Lawrence.
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