High court weighs school funding arguments
Kansas Solicitor General Stephen McAllister tells the state Supreme Court that lawmakers acted in good faith to make funding more equitable and urges not to close public schools on July 1. Plaintiffs’ attorney Alan Rupe argues lawmakers shifted funds and should restore the 2015 funding formula.
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Prairie Park Elementary Students Lead Recycling Petition Drive
Second graders at Prairie Park Elementary collected 327 signatures from kindergarten through fifth grade to expand recycling, urging larger bins due to limited household carts. The effort followed an Earth Day lesson, and officials received the petition with hundreds of names filling lines on the request. A recycling dumpster was recently delivered to replace the two household-sized carts.
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Longtime GOP activist challenges Kansas tax dispute over 50 million
Gene Bicknell a longtime Kansas Republican activist and former National Pizza Co founder accuses Governor Brownback and Kansas of tax extortion over an estimated 50 million in income taxes interest and penalties paid for 2005 and 2006 while he says he was a Florida resident. Bicknell who retired in 2003 moved to Florida and later filed nonresident returns. The dispute centers on residency status and tax obligations in those years.
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Baby Jays name twins Landon and Lucas after Jayhawk forward
Two KU basketball fans and new parents welcome twin boys named Landon and Lucas honoring the Jayhawk forward. The story notes the family's enthusiasm and links to local pages for updates on their new arrivals.
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City explores softer approach to fireworks ban
Lawrence residents urge softer stance on enforcing the 14 year old fireworks ban, questioning its effectiveness and whether police should issue citations. U S Air Force veteran and VFW post commander Melinda Henderson and Mosley cite veteran PTSD fears and urge concerted enforcement. Local fireworks stand owners also speak at the City Commission meeting.
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Bledsoe sues officials over wrongful imprisonment
Floyd Bledsoe files a federal civil rights suit in Kansas City alleging Jefferson County prosecutors, sheriffs deputies, and three former FBI agents conspired to frame him for rape and murder. The complaint cites ex county attorney Jim Vanderbilt, former Sheriff Roy Dunnaway, and und ersheriff Jeffrey Herrig among others. He appeals for truth at a Midwest Innocence Project news conference.
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