KU chancellor defends housing and dining hikes at KU
KU chancellor Douglas Girod defended proposed on campus housing and meal plan increases as the Kansas Board of Regents reviewed the first reading of higher rates for all six state universities. KU faces losses in its housing program due to capital costs, debt service, and planned rate hikes of about 2.8 to 3 percent for rooms and dining for 2018 19.
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DA urges steps to prevent identity theft after Equifax hack
Douglas County DA Charles Branson urges residents to act after the Equifax data breach. Tips include checking security2017.com for exposure, using secure networks, enrolling in one free year of credit monitoring, reviewing Equifax Experian and TransUnion reports, freezing credit with all three bureaus, filing taxes promptly, and avoiding scam calls. If victimized, file a police report and seek guidance from the DA's office.
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Holiday Shopping Fest at Crown Automotive kicks off season
The Journal-World hosts its annual Holiday Shopping Fest on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Crown Automotive in Lawrence with over 40 local vendors including crafts, jewelry and pet products. The event raises funds for the Lawrence Humane Society and features a Santa photo for pets at 25 entry. Attendees can sample top Christmas cookies from the Bakeoff and vote for an overall winner.
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GOP slams Davis over Hoyer visit in Kansas race
Republican critics link Kansas Democrat Paul Davis to House Democrat leader Steny Hoyer and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi as Davis runs to fill Rep. Lynn Jenkins’s 2nd District seat. Davis has said he would not back Pelosi for another term, while a crowded GOP field compete in Topeka.
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