Sisters gain forever home in National Adoption Day frame
Shannon and Tonya Clark of Lawrence formalized the adoptions of Alexis Clark 11 and Mikalah Clark 8 in Douglas County District Court on the eve of National Adoption Day. About 20 family members and case workers attended as Alexis renamed herself and her sister for the judge. The Clarks, already parents to nine others, spoke of their plan to be a forever family and keep fostering when possible.
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Nixon urges Brownback to drop water diversion study
Missouri Governor Jay Nixon asks Kansas Governor Sam Brownback to halt a feasibility study on diverting Missouri River water to western Kansas. Nixon calls the river crucial to Missouri’s drinking supply and economy and urges thoughtful cooperation over unilateral diversions.
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KU panel showcases social entrepreneurship and hunger solutions
Just Food CEO Jer emy Farmer explains social entrepreneurship at a Lied Center Pavilion panel. He cites the Douglas County food bank feeding hundreds while noting ongoing hunger. His team shifts focus to empower low income individuals to garden and cook, aiming for lasting change.
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Army reshapes staff after email on attractive women in ads
Army officials announced leadership changes in a gender integration study after Col. Lynnette Arnhart suggested avoiding glamour photos of attractive women in recruitment materials. Col. Christian Kubik was suspended for involvement as the Army probes the email chain.
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Counseling director resigns amid funding cuts at Headquarters
The longtime director of Headquar ters Counseling resigns as the organization faces major funding losses and a temporary reduction in hours for its death by own action prevention hotline. The departure reflects fiscal strain and program adjustments reported on page 3A.
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