Chief judge doubts court changes will curb jail crowding
Peggy Kittel, chief judge of Douglas County District Court, questions whether court system changes would ease inmate overcrowding and reduce the proposed 44 million jail expansion. She notes anecdotal signs of rising violent crime but remains skeptical of the consultant's efficiency recommendations to shorten jail days.
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Gun violence protests sweep globe and Kansas capitol
More than 800 March for Our Lives rallies occur worldwide including a planned sit in on the steps of the Kansas Capitol in Topeka. The nationwide movement spurs local sister protests and online follow along details.
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Lawrence March for Our Lives rally in Lawrence
Student leaders and community members plan a 10 a.m. march from South Park to Massachusetts Street and back to South Park. The event supports the national Lives rally led by Parkland survivors with help from Everytown for Gun Safety in organizing.
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Kansas Faces Clemsor In Sweet 16 Showdown
No 1 seed Kansas meets No 5 seed Clemsor in the Sweet 16 at CenturyLink Center Omaha. Tip is 6 07 p m local time broadcast on CBS and Midco. Lat guard Devonte Graham leads practice as the Jayhawks prep for key matchup.
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Kansas tax rate ranks 12th in nation, funding schools
WalletHub reports Kansas has the 12th highest combined state and local tax rate at 12.42 percent, based on income, sales, gas, vehicle and real estate taxes. Regional peers show Colorado 13th, Oklahoma 25th, Missouri 30th, Iowa 44th. Kansas totals mirrored in notes on public school funding needs.
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