Kappa Sigma seeks lift of interim suspension at KU
With KU investigation extending beyond the usual window, Kappa Sigma asks for the interim suspension to be lifted while the inquiry continues. Attorney Chuck Schimmel says there is no ongoing threat and notes cooperation with university officials and Lawrence police. University officials cite concerns about the chapter house environment and danger to the campus community.
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City expands trail network linking Rock Chalk Park area
The City Commission pursues a $320,000 federal grant to build a 0.7 mile trail from Queens Road to Baldwin Creek near Rock Chalk Park, including five bridges, funded also by $80,000 in sales tax. A private grant of about $54,000 will support a Kansas River trail between Burcham and Constant parks, linking to a recently finished Outside for a section.
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Town Talk Trails Upgrades Move Ahead in City
The city advances two trail projects near the Kansas River and Haskell site. A new Better Inside trail of about 0.5 miles will mix concrete and milled asphalt, costing 106 thousand dollars with half funded by the city and the rest by a Sunflower Foundation grant. The Haskell Rail Trail will widen the limestone path to 10 feet with a 189.575 thousand dollar KDOT bid. city pays roughly 40 thousand, remainder by KDOT. Construction hoped to begin this winter and finish in spring. Trails receive strong grant and political support with nearly 525 thousand dollars in grants and about 175 thousand dollars in local funds committed.
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Correction on Kansas poverty rate cited during Brownback era
The Kansas Department of Children and Families acknowledged an error in a Oct. 20 news release claiming a 2.3 percent drop in poverty between 2011 and 2013 under Gov. Sam Brownback. The agency did not issue corrections to media other than the Kansas Health Institute after combining separate poverty measures.
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Two men charged with rape at Haskell Indian Nation Univ
Two Anadarko men, 20 and 19, charged Monday in a dorm rape at Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence Kansas. The 20 year old faces three counts of rape by force or fear and one sodomy count. the 19 year old faces two counts of rape and one sodomy count. Both bonds set at 75000, court appearance scheduled Thursday.
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Four weekend earthquakes shake south-central Kansas
The U S Geological Survey reports four quakes over the weekend in south-central Kansas with no injuries or major damage. The largest was 3.8 near Anthony in Harper County, two 3.1 events near Anthony, and a 2.4 near Bluff City. The state has logged over 90 quakes this year, with the strongest a 4.8 near Conway Springs last week.
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