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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 2018
Page
2
Journal World announces obituary policy including how to submit obituaries and the role of funeral homes or families in providing death notices. Readers are advised to call a listed number for running obituaries and submission details.
Kay Ford Kay Steward Ford died April 27 at Tonganoxie Nursing Center. Burial will be private. Memorials may be sent to Vintage Park at 1607 Fourth St. in Wamego Kansas 66547.
Military graveside service for Gregory Winn, 57, of Lawrence, will be held at 11 am on Thursday May 10 at Fort Leavenworth Cemetery. Full obituary available at warrenmcelwain.com.
The Kansas Board of Regents approves continuing Bernadette Gray-Little as a paid consultant to aid the transition for a new KU chancellor. Public funds cover 55 percent of the $510,041 final-year salary with private funds covering 45 percent. The agreement preserves benefits and deferred compensation, with duties reportedly including donor outreach and advisory work.
Douglas County leaders debate whether to approve the current sales tax plan to fund jail expansion and mental health facilities. If the measure fails, officials say the county may seek another tax question or alternative financing, with debates over debt, property taxes, and phased jail expansion amid upcoming elections.
The court will hear oral arguments in May as state attorneys defend how funding is reasonably calculated to ensure all students meet college or workplace readiness by graduation. A ruling is due by June 30 and the court will not permit operation under an unconstitutional funding formula after that date. Statehouse reporter Peter Hancock can be reached at 354-4222.
The Journal-World policy states editors correct significant errors brought to attention in this space. If you believe an error exists, call 832-7154 or email news ljworld.com.
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