Disruptive Winter Expected to Bring Birds Southward
Shawnee bird watcher Matt Gearhart notes warm fall boosts food search while colder weather may draw more birds to the Plains. He predicts a disruptive winter with scarce northern food, pushing coniferous forest species like pine siskins, red breasted nuthatches, and red crossbills to migrate south.
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Matt Gearhart
Shawnee
Gearhart
North America
Canada
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Downtown Parking Compromises Sparks Street Chat
Heather Scott, a Lawrence foundry worker, says she uses the downtown garage when the Bourgeois Pig has no street parking. KU sophomore Ryan Mattie says he never uses it, while fellow student Sara Grosdidier reports using the garage for Granada shows for a closer guaranteed spot.
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Heather Scott
Lawrence
Ryan Mattie
Kansas University
Sara Grosdidier
Granada
Anti tax groups push for 6.3 billion Kansas budget
Kansas anti tax groups launched a statewide ad campaign urging lawmakers to cap the fiscal year budget at 6.3 billion dollars. Alan Cobb of Americans for Prosperity argues for control while Alan Conroy of the Legislative Research Department warns the cap would block raises for state workers and university funds. The piece notes court-mandated school funding and social service growth as factors and mentions funding sources behind the ads.
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Topera
Alan Cobb
Kansas
Americans For Prosperity
Cobb
Alan Conroy
Kansas Legislative Research Department
Kansas Supreme Court
AFP
Kansas Taxpayer Network
National Federation of Independent Business
Kansas Supreme Court weighs police stop and searches in two cases
The Kansas Supreme Court reviews two police stop rulings. One centers on a man named Martin whose detention and search were disputed after warrants were found. The other involves Shannon Greever stopped for a turn signal, where road work blocked visibility and the court questioned the stop and search legality. Oral arguments are scheduled for December 6.
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Kansas Supreme Court
Deborah Moody
Martin
Carlson
Moody
Walter
Reno
Shannon Greever
Lawrence Memorial Hospital approves 2008 budget with growth
Lawrence Memorial Hospital's board approves a 2008 budget projecting 146 million in revenue, up 10.9 percent from 2007, and 140 million in expenses leaving about 6 million for reinvestment. Major capital purchases include 1.7 million for digital mammography, 1.3 million for MRI, 2.1 million for IT software, and 4.2 million for expansion equipment. LMH cites outpatient services growth as a key revenue factor while earmarking 8 million for charity care and Health Care Access services.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
LMH South
Gene Meyer
LMH
KU student recovers from hepatitis A on campus
A Kansas University student diagnosed with hepatitis A has recovered and been cleared to return to campus. KU sent notices to about 30 close contacts and emphasized vaccination for hepatitis A and B. privacy concerns prevented sharing the residence hall.
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Kansas University
DCAP fundraiser honors Baur with art auction
DCAP will honor John Baur at its 15th annual Red Ribbon Art Auction starting 7 p.m. Sunday at Maceli's in downtown. The featured artwork is Olson's "Closure" chosen for Baur’s integral role. Proceeds aim to exceed last year's $15,000 to support prevention education counseling and free HIV testing in Douglas Jefferson and Franklin counties. Tickets are $20 with previews at local shops and on the DCAP website.
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DCAP
Baur
Olson
Elena Ivanov
Maceli’s
N.H
John
Ivanov
Richard Lariviere
Kansas University
Prairie Pond Studio & Beach Co
Mass
Kief
Downtown Music
Sarah’s Fabrics
Wink Eyewear
Douglascountyaidsproject.org
Dukakis shares insights on Iowa caucuses and politics
Dukakis says Iowa caucuses on January 3 start early, urging longer campaigns. He notes benefits of extended candidate exposure, but admits policy differences with Bob Dole. Dukakis praises Dole’s political approach and recalls welfare-to-work efforts with Moynihan and Reagan. He jokes that campaigns miss his humor.
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Iowa
New Hampshire
Dukakis
Bob Dole
R-Kan
Dole
Daniel Patrick Moynihan
New York
Ronald Reagan
Massachusetts
America
Dukalys
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