Lawrence women face meth and firearm charges in federal case
Petsami Phommaseng and Susan Khampannha are charged in a Lawrence case tied to 2014 2015 methamphetamine activity. Phommaseng faces firearm by a meth user and firearm to further drug trafficking counts, while Khampannha is charged with allowing a residence to be used for distributing meth. Firearm penalties range up to 20 years and 250000 fines. A separate duplex fire on Overland Circle injured one resident with non life threatening injuries. investigators seek cause.
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Petsami Phommaseng
U.S
Barry Grissom
Susan Khampannha
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Overland Circle
Bill Aims University Data Research Amid Cost Concerns
Kansas lawmakers split over funding a study on university data for prospective majors. The Kansas Board of Regents estimates up to 5.5 million dollars annually, opposing senators citing existing data from the Labor Department and Forbes. Senator Kelly favors guiding students to accessible information, while Melcher pushes value by graduate salary outcomes and the measure moves to the House.
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Kansas Board of Regents
U.S. Department of Labor
Forbes Magazine
Laura Kelly
Topeka
Kelly
Jeff Melcher
Leawood
House divided over Kansas Core standards clash
Rep. Marc Rhoades said a wide range of disagreement on House Bill 2292 shows a divided House and doubts it can stand. Rep. Ed Trimmer warned the base bill would prevent spending on materials aligning with standards that include reading comprehension and arithmetic. The article notes the Kan sas College and Career Ready Standards adopted in 2010, national scrutiny, and that debate focuses on curriculum vs standards, with the session timetable and revenue estimates ahead.
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R Newton
Ed Trimmer
D Winfield
Trimmer
State Board of Education
Kansas
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Tony Barton
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Senate
Fabric containers boost plant root health and air pruning
Fabric planting containers like GeoPot and Smart Pot use thick felt-like material. They allow roots to penetrate the fabric and air prune, preventing circling and promoting denser root systems compared to hard porous or solid pots.
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Geo Pot
GeoPot
Fabric containers for gardening offer air pruning benefits
Fabric planting containers promote healthier, more branched roots and efficient water and nutrient uptake. They are reusable and may tolerate winter exposure but are hard to move when filled. Aesthetic concerns can be mitigated with flowers, while experts like Jennifer Smith, former K-State horticulture agent, host the Garden Show.
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K-State Research and Extension
Lawrence Parks and Recreation
Ljworld.com
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