United Way Campaign Nears Goal Despite Shortfalls
United Way collections in Douglas County face a tight finish with Jan 15 as the target for reaching the goal. David Ambler and his wife Mary Kate express cautious optimism, noting last year’s struggles and current uncertainty due to budget cuts in education and staff salary freezes. KU and local agencies report shortfalls while endowment campaigns vie for funds.
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David Ambler
Kansas University
Mary Kate
United Way
Lawrence Public Schools
Julie Boyle
Warrants and amnesty ideas in Douglas County law enforcement
Douglas County law enforcement faces backlogged warrants including felonies and misdemeanors with many for domestic violence. Sheriff Trapp considers amnesty days and blitzes while awaiting staffing changes. Shawnee County staged an amnesty day, canceling 505 warrants and illustrating debt settlement with attorneys.
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Trapp
Douglas County Commission
Shawnee County
Roger
Sheriff's Office
Harvard Law Dean Clark to Step Down at Year’s End
Harvard Law School Dean Robert C. Clark, who led a major student body reorganization, says he will resign at the end of the academic year to return to the faculty after a sabbatical. The university frames the move as a natural transition ahead of a fundraising drive.
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Harvard Law School
Robert C. Clark
Clark
Harvard
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