Doughnut plan looms as three downtown eateries reopen after fire
Three downtown restaurants Biggs on Mass Jeffersons and Ladybird Diner plot post fire reopenings. Ladybird owner Meg Heriford says the smoke damage removal and interior replacement drive plans with a summer reopening hoped for by late spring or early summer.
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Tax cuts under fire as Kansas faces budget shortfall
Amid a budget crisis Kansas lawmakers reopen debate on Gov. Sam Brownback's sweeping income tax cuts. With a state shortfall over 422 million dollars and a tepid economy, the House Taxation Committee heard a briefing on the cuts' effectiveness and potential changes. The discussion signals renewed scrutiny of the policy as fiscal pressures mount.
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Sam Brownback
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Superintendent warns of grave concerns over district funding
Lawrence district leaders and parents received an 800 word letter from Superintendent Rick Doll detailing Kansas budget cuts under a new block grant system. The letter notes anticipated state reductions of 1.6 million dollars to local option budget and 320 thousand dollars to capital outlay, threatening savings use, tax increases, or service cuts.
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Rick Doll
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Today’s Forecast Bright and Sunny Highs Near 75
Mostly sunny conditions expected today with a high around 75 and a low near 50. Light winds, dry weather, and no precipitation anticipated. Page 8A provides regional details and hourly outlook.
Lawrence duo charged with aggravated human trafficking
A Lawrence man Chen Li, 50, and Guihong Xiao, 45, were arrested on prostitution related charges at a local massage parlor and later charged in Douglas County District Court with multiple felonies including aggravated human trafficking and promoting the sale of sexual relations during a series of search warrants.
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Douglas County
Chen Li
Guihong Xiao
Haskell dissolves athletics conference in move to independents
Haskell Indian Nations University's athletics conference is dissolving leaving the Indians to compete independently for the coming school year. The university will survey athletes on staying to play or transferring for intercollegiate opportunities. President Venida Chenault calls the change a shame for small college athletes.
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Haskell
Venida Chenault
Disability funding advocates rally at state house
Hundreds of disability services supporters gathered outside the state house on Thursday to push for funding. Page 3A.
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Rachel Blam
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Topeka
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