Senior leaving KU knowing that he made a big difference for kids
Alex Ross describes a fall from grace during high school reveal after a pink tutu girl inspires him to seek help. He faced abuse, near-suicide, and family hospitalization, then found renewal through a Vanderbilt Dance Marathon benefiting the Children’s Miracle Network, shaping his path to graduation.
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Alex Ross
Kansas University
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Police calls to bars draw official scrutiny in Lawrence
Lawrence police and city attorneys are engaging five bars with the most calls from January 2011 to April 1 this year. Abe and Jake's Landing, The Dread including The Cave, Tonic, The Hawk, and Cadillac Ranch faced meetings about reducing incidents. City Manager David Corliss says the issue affects patrons employees and officers and will be monitored going forward.
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City to unveil recreation complex plans this June
Lawrence leaders plan a public meeting in early June to discuss a multimillion-dollar northwest Lawrence recreation complex. City commissioners will consider annexing 146 acres at Sixth Street and the South Lawrence Trafficway to host the complex and retail amenities with a private developer proposing a 50-acre donation. The city would bear infrastructure costs estimated in the millions, part of a public-private agreement benefiting surrounding property.
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Bob Schumm
Sixth Street
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Schumm
Duane Schwada
Legislature urges veto of deficit tax cut to protect schools
Senate leader Morris and House and Senate Democrats call on Gov Brownback to veto the tax cut, saying it would produce deficits of 242 to 304 million next year and 2.5 to 3 billion by 2018. They warn it favors the wealthy and harms schools, disability programs, and highway funding. Brownback defends growth and says he will sign the larger bill if needed.
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Topeka
House
Paul Davis
Lawrence
Kansas Legislative Research Department
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