Legislature probes in-state tuition for undocumented students
Kansas House committee hears sharp debate on a bill to repeal in-state tuition for some undocumented students. Rep. Allan Rothlisberg argues that drug cartels overrun the prison system and protests Spanish language options, asserting this is an English-speaking country and criticizing immigrant families using children to gain advantage.
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Douglas County Ranked Ninth Healthiest in Kansas
Douglas County ranks among Kansas counties as one of the healthiest. A nationwide Robert Wood Johnson Foundation report lists it ninth by one measure and seventh by another. Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department director Dan Partridge notes that where people live affects health.
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Snow Returns With Basin Snowfall Forecast
The forecast warns of renewed snow across the region with daytime highs near 34 degrees and overnight lows around 29. Drivers should plan for slick roads and increasing travel delays on major routes as the system passes. Local schools monitor conditions for possible closures.
Day of Beauty event inspires young girls at Marinello
Evie Parker of the Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence attended Marinello Schools of Beauty on a Wednesday for the first Day of Beauty. Bria Morrison, 20, styled Evie into a princess bun and blue nail polish while Evie compared herself to Disney hero Mulan, radiating happiness.
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Neon uniforms divide college basketball fans in postseason
Six teams unveiled Adidas neon jerseys and camouflage shorts ahead of the NCAA tournaments. Critics target UCLA Kansas Notre Dame Louisville Cincinnati and Baylor calling the designs ugly and distracting while fashion trends push highlighter brights and camo into the collegiate landscape. The controversy centers on patterns that fans say distract from the game as players like Elijah Johnson wear the home version during conference play.
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Kansans with disabilities oppose for-profit KanCare care
Advocates argued to lawmakers on Wednesday that Kansans with developmental disabilities should not have their long term care managed by for profit firms under the KanCare program.
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