Kansans seek Medicaid expansion under KanCare plan
A bill would extend KanCare coverage to about 150,000 residents in the coverage gap, raising eligibility to 138 percent of the federal poverty level. The plan would end if federal matching drops below that level, amid debates over costs and political comments from lawmakers and supporters.
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Hiawatha
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Susan Wagle
Wichita
Weather 101 brings severe weather basics to Lawrence Library
Douglas County Emergency Management hosts Weather 101 at the Lawrence Public Library from 7 to 8 30 p m with Topeka NWS meteorologists. The free session covers thunderstorm development storm features and safety tips. No reservations required. Emergency radios will be sold and the county’s alert system explained. A yearlong Pursuit of Preparedness Campaign ends with a 2 p m Wednesday talk at Eudora Elementary and the distribution of over 150 emergency kits to students.
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Vermont St
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Fire kills man in Wichita home blaze
Wichita fire officials investigate a weekend house fire that killed 58-year-old Martin Ornelas. The blaze reported around 10 p.m. Sunday left him hospitalized, and three pets were rescued and handed to family members.
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Wichita
Wichita Fire Department
Kelly Zane
Martin Ornelas
Zane
Lawrence School Board appoints Melissa Johnson to seat
Melissa Johnson, an African American parent and local activist, joins the Lawrence school board amid calls to diversify the panel. Board members indicate community support and Johnson’s potential to rebuild trust as they discuss elections, terms, and the upcoming swearing-in on April 10 at district offices.
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Liberty Memorial Central Middle School
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Sanburn
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Melissa
Harmon
Rick Ingram
Ingram
Ruben Flores
Adair
James Alan Hollinger
McDonald Drive
Lawrence weighs KU led bike share with 2.4 to 4 million cost
A study by Toole Design Group finds a KU or nonprofit with city partnership bike share has most potential for Lawrence. Projected capital costs reach 2.4 to 4 million over five years for about 64 docks and 538 bikes, funded by fees sponsorship and student charges.
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Lawrence
Jessica Mortinger
Toole Design Group
Kansas Department of Transportation
Topeka
Kansas City
Donna Hultine
Parking and Transit
Lawrence retail shifts amid store closings and online rise
The Lawrence market sees retailer exits as Lasting Impressions prepares to close after 27 years while others face pressure from online shopping. JCPenney Sears Macy’s and Buckle are mentioned with closures at local or national levels. The piece notes reduced brick-and-mortar appeal and shifts in consumer buying, including consignment models and job losses.
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Radio Shack
Buckle
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Topeka
Kansas City
Postmaster Notice for Address Changes
A postal notice directs readers to send address changes to Lawrence Journal-World at P O Box 888 Lawrence Kansas 66044 0888. The item records a standard subscriber communications address update instruction from the newspaper.
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P.O
Lawrence
Local births reported in Kansas towns on Monday
In Hugoton Morgan Flewelling and Carlos Alvarado welcomed a boy. In Lawrence Lindsey Collier and Will Bohne announced a girl. Lawrence families Mike and Amanda Gudgell welcomed a boy. Brennan and Kelly Hoopes reported a girl in Lawrence. Names indicate multiple newborns across Kansas communities on Monday.
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Morgan Flewelling
Carlos Alvarado
Hugoton
Lindsey Collier
Will Bohne
Lawrence
Mike
Amanda Gudgell
Brennan
Kelly Hoopes
Eudora girl fundraiser update notice
The Journal-World corrects a Monday story about Amanda Kiene teaching Arete Community Fitness at her Eudora studio located at 1004 Locust St. Readers with corrections are asked to contact the newsroom at 832-7154 or news ljworld.com.
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Eudora
Amanda Kiene
Arete
Locust St
Ljworld.com
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