Lawrence Police chief seeks 10 patrols and more officers
Lawrence Police Chief Tarik Khatib seeks 1.2 million dollars to add 10 patrol officers, a detective and three sergeants, raising the budget and city mill levy. He notes crime rate comparisons with Overland Park Olathe Lenexa and university towns like Norman and Boulder to justify the plan.
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Outages blamed on aged power lines near campus area
Pro bakery owner Chuck Magers laments Sunday morning blackout that halted ovens and refrigeration, just as KU commencement draws crowds. Westar Energy cites a failed splice in underground lines at a Sixth and Tennessee substation, triggering a major outage affecting up to nearly 5,000 customers downtown.
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City budget study opens with tough questions for 2012
Lawrence City Hall begins a budget study session amid warnings of painful cuts. City Manager Corliss says the 2012 budget will be hard to shrink without hurting services. The panel weighs property tax increases as new city leaders face officer staffing needs and a library expansion.
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Brownback signs tough abortion clinic rules in Kansas
Governor Brownback signed a measure mandating annual unannounced inspections of abortion clinics and new health and safety standards. The law requires KDHE to license clinics, allows fines and shutdowns, and bans telemedicine dispensing of abortion drugs. It takes effect July 1 and aims to create a culture of life.
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City Trash Crews Under Watch by Waste Task Force
The city's solid waste task force will observe trash crews on a Wednesday to learn how city sanitation operations run and identify potential improvements. The visit aims to document routes equipment and daily practices for public service efficiency.
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