KU campus vending machine thefts probe underway
Campus police investigate thefts from twenty vending machines across Kansas University with about $1692 missing since April 19. Suspects not yet identified. machines unlocked or with keys likely used. Separate burglary on Rockledge Road leaves two white male suspects aged 18 to 25 at large. Property recovered near McDonald Drive and Lawrence Country Club golf course. bike and laptop still missing.
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Mole Births Alexis and Shay Wood Welcome a Boy
Lawrence couple Alexis and Shay Wood welcomed a baby boy on Tuesday born at a local hospital. The newborn joins parents and extended family in celebration.
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Shay Wood
Lawrence
Downtown Parking Debate Prompted on Massachusetts Street
Local poll on Massachusetts Street asks residents if downtown needs more parking. Respondents argue expanded parking could boost revenue for local businesses while others worry about traffic and space constraints.
Volunteer flower planting days delayed by cool weather
Lawrence hosts seven volunteer opportunities starting this week to plant flowers from 9 a.m. to noon. Ages 14 and up needed. locations include South Park today and May 15 16 and downtown Lawrence on May 21. Call 832-3450 or visit lawrences.org/fprd/flowerplanting for details.
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NBAF bonds debated as cost rises and partnership questioned
NBAF officials defend a 202 million bonding request while noting a long standing state federal partnership. Governor and staff faced skeptical questions from Senate conservatives about terms with DHS. Senator Laura Kelly said bonds would pass due to expected tax gains from Manhattan growth. Legislator Hensley urged greater legislative involvement.
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Kansans debate tax cuts and disability funding in Legislature
Senate leader criticize Gov Brownback for tax cut package that exempted 191000 business owners and cut credits. The debate covers KanCare long term care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and a proposed 18.5 million funding increase amid disputes over a carve-out that could raise state costs.
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Topeka
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Kansas Department For Aging and Disability Services
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KanCare
Steve Anderson
House
Tom Laing
InterHab
Laing
Baker names Ottawa administrator to lead new graduate school
Baker University announced Brian Messer will be vice president and dean of its School of Professional and Graduate Studies. Messer, Ottawa University’s vice president for online studies since 2009, previously worked eight years at the University of Phoenix. He holds a PhD from Saint Louis University and a BA from the University of New Mexico.
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Ottawa
Baker
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St. Louis University
University of New Mexico
Baker MBA Leader to Oversee Campuses in Multiple Cities
He will head Baker's Doctor of Business Administration program and supervise Baker's professional and graduate campuses across Overland Park Topeka Wichita Lee's Summit Mo and Kansas City Mo to guide strategic growth and program delivery.
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Overland Park
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Wichita
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Kansas City, Mo
County to consider permit for trailer on busy highway
Douglas County commissioners will discuss granting a temporary business permit to place a KDOT on site trailer northwest of the U S 56 intersection at East 1600 Road. The permit would run through Oct 15 as bridge projects near Baldwin City near Maple Leaf Festival wrap up. Public comment at 6 35 p m Wednesday at the County Courthouse. The 2 5 mile U S 56 closure spans East 1400 Road to Sixth Street with Hamm Inc Perry as primary contractor for about 4 1 million in work.
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