Aid for Wichita refugees in schools approved
State Finance Council approves about 4.2 million in extra school funding, including 366,804 for Wichita to absorb refugee students. Wichita sought 980,000 as refugee inflows grow with 92 new arrivals since fall and an expected 145 to 150 more next year. Diane Gjerstad, Wichita schools lobbyist, notes need for English language and targeted supports. Critics say funding should come from federal government. council grants cover only existing arrivals, not future influx.
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Randover
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Congress
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Topeka
State board fights high school recruitment bill
The Kansas State Board of Education urged opposition to Senate Bill 60 aimed at allowing home school and private school students to join district activities. Executives cited concerns about fairness and resources. leaders debated legislative action and broader issues including conflicts of interest and funding for counselors as part of education reforms.
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Altoona
Knox
Deena Horst
R-Salina
Kansas Association
Jim McNiece
Wichita
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Janet Waugh
Ckansas City
Dale Dennis
Horst
Randy Watson
KU plans nonprofit lease and bonds for campus expansion near 19th and Iowa
KU officials propose forming a nonprofit to lease land from the university and issue about 350 million dollars in bonds to fund a 40 acre Central District and Innovation Way project. The university would sublease facilities and keep tuition increases for in-state students modest, financing a new science wing, a Student Union annex, a residence hall, and apartments. Lawmakers question the scale of P 3 financing, seeking review before approval.
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Iowa Streets
Kansas
Central District
Innovation Way
Ron Ryckman
R-Overland Park
House Appropriations Committee
KU to Implode McCollum Hall in 10–15 Minutes
The University of Kansas plans to demolish McCollum Hall by implosion with a 600 foot evacuation perimeter from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. A viewing area will be in Oliver Hall parking lot while roads around 19th and Iowa will be barricaded. Dust and respiratory cautions apply.
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Naismith Drive
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Horizon 2020 changes advance in Lawrence to modernize plan
The Horizon 2020 steering committee votes 19 items for study to align with public vision, focusing on downtown vitality, riverfront development, and expanded retail in developed areas. City and county commissions will review the revisions and may adopt a joint resolution before staff revises the plan.
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Lawrence
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Lawrence man’s trial for shooting teen delayed to January
Anthony Jermaine Taylor, 19, of Lawrence, is charged with felony aggravated battery for allegedly shooting a 16 year old in a driveway near Lawrence High School. The trial moved from November 16 to January 27 after a request for DNA weapon testing. The victim was treated and released, and Taylor remains jailed on 75000 dollars bond.
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Lawrence
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Offender released may face deportation after conviction
A 36 year old Lawrence man Hermelindo Cano Espinobarros was released from the Douglas County jail to Immigration and Customs Enforcement after pleading no contest to indecent liberties with a child. He received 18 months probation and time served. Federal immigration judge will decide deportation. If deported, re entry would be a federal crime.
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Kristen Dymacek
Douglas County
United States
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Martin Friday
Espinobarros
Journal- World
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Mexico
Simpson
West Lawrence fire displaces family
A late Monday fire at a two story reverse ranch home at 1135 Stone Meadows Drive in West Lawrence displaced the residents. Crews arrived at 8:58 p m and found heavy fire in the garage area while all occupants escaped uninjured. their dog died. No firefighters were hurt. Red Cross aid was arranged. investigators had not yet begun.
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