Plan to Move Juvenile Programs Blocked by Lawmakers
Kansas House Senate Corrections and Juvenile Justice committee blocked Gov. Sam Brownback from moving major juvenile justice programs to SRS. Law enforcement and experts argued the plan harms youth services and public safety, noting no expert input. The dispute featured tense exchanges with SRS Secretary Robert Siedlecki Jr. and officials stunned by an executive order to shift programs from the Juvenile Justice Authority to SRS.
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Lawrence High winter teams poised for strong season
Lawrence High School enters the winter season with the Lions wrestling team ranked No 1 in its class and the boys and girls basketball squads bringing back experienced players. Strong leadership and depth across programs point to a productive winter for LHS athletics.
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Cain reassessing campaign after latest sexual allegations
Quote from Herman Cain on a conference call with senior staff says the GOP presidential candidate views the developing allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior as a reason to reassess whether his campaign should continue. He describes the relationship as a friendship and notes a need to evaluate the path forward.
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KU-Kansas Men Face Florida Atlantic Wrap Up
Complete wrap up of KU men's basketball game against Florida Atlantic, detailing key plays, standout performers, and final score as reported.
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Parents press for change in Lawrence middle school grading
More than 70 parents teachers and administrators packed a Southwest High cafeteria to challenge the districts standards based grading system for middle schools. They want traditional letter grades in sixth grade and oppose the current mix of standards based marks and learner behaviors. A second forum was set for Liberty Memorial Central Middle School tonight to continue the discussion.
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Westar faces $91M rate hike amid customer pushback
Westar Energy argues a $91 million increase is needed for reliable service while customers press for cost cuts. At a Topeka hearing, James Peek criticized executive pay, noting former CEO William Moore received about $6 million in 2010 amid stock awards. Citizens’ Utility Ratepayer Board warns against high returns on equity as the Kansas Corporation Commission weighs the request with hearings in Wichita and an evidentiary session planned for February. If approved, residential bills may rise about $6.50 monthly (5.85%).
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Poverty figures puzzle Douglas County social services
Census data show 2009 poverty at 21.7 percent with about 23 000 residents, dropping to 15.6 percent and roughly 16 000 in 2010. Local providers question the decline, noting more people seek aid at Penn House as activity rises despite a sputtering economy. Kansas statewide poverty rose during 2009 to 2010 with children 0 to 4 years old showing sharp increases. A Census spokesman could not explain the Douglas County drop.
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