Roberts ad touts conservative credentials in Kansas race
Senator Pat Roberts campaigns ahead of the August primary with a 30 second TV spot in Wichita Topeka and Kansas City markets highlighting his conservative record and Marine service. The ad features Marine Derek Brunin from Rossville who notes Roberts opposed higher taxes increased spending and the federal health care law. Milton Wolf the radiologist challenger from Leawood questioned Roberts residency claims and polled numbers while Wolf said Roberts is forced to reintroduce himself. The campaign plans at least 150000 in ad buys over two weeks with potential extension.
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Rossville
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Ben Hartman
Hartman
Kansas
Alexandria
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State Objections Board
Cemetery visits prompt weekend respect at mass street
Reader survey at Dillons on Massachusetts Street asks if people will visit a cemetery to pay respects to loved ones this weekend. The prompt by Elliot Hughes invites responses at LJWorld.com.
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Dillons
Massachusetts Street
Forbes Family Plans Cemetery Visit After Events
Chris Forbes, leader, says the family will gather at Lyndon Cemetery. Lawrence counters that this weekend is not suitable, noting past weekends have worked. The exchange indicates differing family planning perspectives.
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Chris Forbes
Lawrence
Regents policy on social media sparks debate at KU
The Kansas university system faces criticism over a social media policy that could discipline staff for posts. Regents revised guidelines to align with First Amendment and academic freedom while retaining punitive aspects. KU journalism Dean Ann Brill says education remains unaffected as discussions continue. Reporter contact noted for follow up.
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Regents
Breeze Richardson
David Guth
Guth
Brill
State tests may be invalid for districts if not completed
Marianne Perie, director of the KU Center for Educational Testing and Evaluation, said 556000 of 620000 tests were taken and may be invalid. The center will report by district to determine what to release, as technical problems could have prevented completion and affect validity. Interim education commissioner Brad Neuenswander said waivers to withhold results may be sought from the U.S. Department of Education.
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Perie
Marianne Perie
KU Center For Educational Testing and Evaluation
Brad Neuenswander
Education Department
U.S. Department of Education
Lawrence man charged with rape in Douglas County
A 34 year old Lawrence man faces rape charges in Douglas County District Court. He was arrested at Lansing Correctional Facility and remains in Douglas County Jail without bond after appearing in court Thursday. The complaint alleges he had sex with a 16 year old on December 25 or 26, 2012, with the victim overcome by fear. A preliminary hearing is set for June 25.
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Lawrence
Douglas County
Lansing
Feds assure farmers over prairie chicken protections
Federal officials reassure Kansas landowners that listing the lesser prairie chicken as threatened will not bar CRP entry or exit. Kansas FSA says in 39 counties CRP participants plant native grasses to bolster nesting and brood habitats and are exempt under an agreement with wildlife regulators. State Director Adrian Polansky urges continued use of proactive conservation practices to preserve farming and ranching activities.
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Wichita
Kansas
Agriculture Department
Kansas Farm Service Agency
Ina
FSA
Adrian Polansky
Gas theft hits Sedgwick County maintenance plant
Sedgwick County Sheriff's Department reports 559 gallons of gasoline and various equipment stolen from the county maintenance facility. It marks the fifth break-in since March, with losses exceeding 16,000 dollars and 1,300 dollars in damage. A tractor moved concrete barriers to gain entry, and investigators have not linked the recent thefts. No arrests have been made.
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Wichita
Sedgwick
KWCH
Sunset Hill projects face delays and partial closures
District spokeswoman Julie Boyle says Sunset Hill construction will extend beyond the original August 2015 deadline though not all facilities will be moved. Some of the playground will stay open this summer while portable classrooms will occupy the blacktop area. Officials aim to reduce portable classrooms but expect some to remain during the project.
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Langston Hughes
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