KU anthropology lab founder retires after 45 years
Michael Crawford, founder and former director of KU's Laboratory of Biological Anthropology, retires after more than four decades at the University of Kansas. Dennis O'Rourke will take over leadership, continuing a lineage that explored population genetics from Siberia to Mennonite communities.
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Lawrence sees 5.1 percent rise in April sales tax
Lawrence's April sales tax check shows a 5.1 percent year over year increase as February spending boosted receipts. Compared with Sedgwick County Overland Park Olathe and Topeka declines elsewhere, Lawrence posts a positive trend with four of 12 checks recorded for 2017 and about $350000 in growth.
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Weather cliff notes warm day ahead with mild night
The forecast calls for a high near 85 and a low around 64. Skies are expected to stay clear with light winds.
Attorney: School funding plan still inadequate
Attorneys for four Kansas school districts in the long running state school finance case said the proposed plan to phase in a 750 million dollar increase over five years is insufficient. They urged the legislature to provide more funding to avoid shortchanging Kansas students.
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School board outlines initial steps for $87M bond
Lawrence district moves forward on the $87 million bond after last week’s passage. Tony Barron, executive director of facilities and operations, presented the tentative first steps during Monday’s board meeting, detailing early actions as the bond timeline begins.
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