KU names new vice provost of faculty development
Professor J Christopher Brown named KU’s new vice provost of faculty development effective July 1. Since 2001 he has held joint roles in geography and atmospheric science and the Environmental Studies Program, which he directs. He replaces Mary Lee Hummert, who returns to faculty this fall after 11 years in the post.
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Roadwork closes Barker Avenue between 22nd and 23rd streets
Barker Avenue will close between 22nd and 23rd streets on Tuesday for mill and overlay street repair. Residents will have limited access. Crews will work north from 23rd Street on Barker Avenue for mill and overlay repairs through the middle of June.
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Woman fights to keep champion lamb title in Kansas
A Northern Kansas woman, Gabryelle Gilliam, seeks to overturn a January disqualification from the Kansas State Fair for alleged unethical fitting. Officials contend a natural substance was injected into her prize lamb days before inspection, costing her grand champion and $4,000. The AG office has days left to respond as Gilliam contests the ruling.
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Tragedy On Lake Leaves 19 Year Old Friend Dead
A 19 year old friend drowning after a boat with two teenagers lacking oars tipped while rowing with wooden planks. The 17 year old survived after reaching a camp and calling for help. Autopsy ruled drowning as accidental with no intoxication. Neither victim wore a life jacket. authorities searched two days before recovering Kirchner’s body.
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Burris Wins As Kobach Ally to Replace DeGraaf
Republican leaders from Derby and Mulvane chose Jesse Burris to fill the 82nd Kansas House seat left by Pete DeGraaf who is resigning due to health issues. Burris, a former Kobach aide and Air Force veteran, is a conservative opposing tax increases abortion and same sex marriage while backing school choice and gun rights. He resigned from the secretary of state’s office ahead of appointment.
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