Regents approve KU plans for redevelopment
Kansas University's 350 million Central District redevelopment plan with a public private partnership won approval from the Kansas Board of Regents. The project aims to move faster and reduce financial risk, though regents imposed conditions on development details and funding mechanics. Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little called the plan bold and necessary amid tough finances.
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Kansas Board of Regents outlines a 350 million plan for the Central District including an integrated science building 117 million residence hall and dining facility 49 million apartment-style housing 58 million student union 13 million parking facility transit infrastructure 20 million central utility plant 15 million and site development utilities and soft costs 78 million Regents Fiscal Affairs and Audit Committee to review the figures see REGENTS page 5A.
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Jurors view alleged drug dealing in shooting case
The Lawrence felony murder trial of Dustin D. Walker and Archie Robinson focuses on the victim Patrick Roberts alleged marijuana deal. Prosecutors say Walker and Robinson forced entry to steal cash or marijuana, while defense contends they went to buy marijuana and did not break in. Evidence includes Roberts apartment litter and jars of marijuana, with a large amount found in a safe. Judge restricted details of Walker's partial prior conviction. Proceedings continue through Friday.
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KU Student Senate debates impeachment of leaders
At a crowded Kansas Union meeting the Student Senate debated impeaching Student Body President Jessie Pringle Vice President Zach George and Chief of Staff Adam Moon after they refused resignations. The Supreme executive committee had voted no confidence 6-3 with one abstention and set a 5 pm Wednesday resignation deadline following a race forum that drew about 1000 attendees.
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KU diversity plan sparks GOP criticism in Kansas
Kansas University faces Republican lawmakers after proposing mandatory inclusion and belonging training for all campus members. Lawmakers fear the move could curb conservative thought and strain funding debates next year as the university and city of Lawrence push for a campus diversity action plan due by mid January.
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