Kansas Universities Face 1.5 Percent Budget Cut Plan
Kansas universities including Kansas University would see a 1.5 percent funding cut for the coming fiscal year and another 1.5 percent in the following year under a budget deal approved by Republican leaders. Gov. Brownback met with GOP leaders as negotiations continued toward finishing the legislative session.
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No matter where graduates go Lions stay with us
Lawrence High School wrapped its 139th graduation as 344 students walked the field to receive diplomas. Many plan futures in teaching and nursing, with Kendra Vantuyl heading to Utah for nursing studies and Keyty Ashcraft Galve aiming to teach after a stint at Johnson County Community College before possibly moving to California.
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City sets $21.6 million cap for Rock Chalk Park project
Lawrence city commissioners approved a preliminary debt resolution setting a maximum of 21.6 million for the entire Rock Chalk Park and northwest Lawrence recreation center project. The figure covers the 181,000 square foot building, parking, utilities, management fees and soft costs, with firm infrastructure numbers still pending from Thom as Fritzel led consortium and KU Endowment.
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Lawrence Residents Plan Tornado Relief for Moore
Lawrence residents discuss aiding Moore Oklahoma after EF5 tornado killed two dozen and left many injured and homeless. Rev Peter Luckey of Plymouth Congregational Church says offerings will be taken Sunday. Jane Blocher of American Red Cross notes locals want to donate time or money.
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Preschool to close in Lawrence neighborhood program
Officials announced The Head Start preschool in one of Lawrence's poorest neighborhoods will close at the end of the current school year.
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