Chancellor Wescoe Warns of 1960s Challenge in Midwest Speech
Kansas University Chancellor W. Clarke Wescoe told Midwest governors in Omaha that the 1960s would bring major challenges. A day later a larger crisis arose as President Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, an event widely described as TV's first major news moment.
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Kennedy Assassination News Echoes Across Lawrence Day
The day before the assassination in Lawrence featured a forgettable local beat while a 4 H Family award honored the Hoover family and the weather held up as President Kennedy rode in the motorcade with Jacqueline Kennedy moments before the fatal Dallas shooting.
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Kansas group sues Kobach over voter registration rules
The ACLU filed in Shawnee County District Court on behalf of Equality Kansas and voters Aaron Belenky and Scott Jones. They challenge a proposed dual registration policy tied to Kansas proof of citizenship. Kobach says no two tier system has been implemented and that federal form changes could be needed.
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Regents may seek state backing for long range plan
Kansas Board of Regents officials say they may ask the Legislature and Gov. Brownback to endorse their 10-year Foresight 2020 strategic plan. The plan aims to raise Kansas adults with postsecondary credentials to 60 percent by 2020 and lift retention and graduation rates by 10 points. Regent Ed McKechnie and others discuss implementing aspects this session.
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Morning snow forecast for today
The city expects morning snow with a high near 34 degrees. Meteorologists forecast continued light dusting in some areas and slippery roads as temperatures dip through the day across the region.
Rate hike approved by Kansas utility panel
The Kansas Corporation Commission on Thursday formally approved Westar Energy's rate increase request, signing off on a $30.7 million September settlement.
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