KU professor studies Russian media chaos and change
Tom Volek, a KU journalism associate professor, spent nearly five months in St. Petersburg examining how Russian newspapers blur news and advertising and depend on government funding. He notes murky ownership, rising tabloid sensationalism, dropping circulation, and editors eager to learn Western practices while navigating a shifting media landscape.
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Russia
Tom Volek
Soviet Union
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National Enquirer
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Republic
St. Petersburg Times
America
Wall Street Journal
Salvation Army profile in Douglas County drive
This United Way profile notes The Salvation Army at 946 N H and mail B O Box 1177 Lawrence 66044 as an evangelical Christian charitable movement offering crisis services in Douglas County. It lists free social services with no fees and mentions Biddy Basketball program fees. Drive ends October 31.
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Salvation Army
Christian Church
Douglas County
Biddy Basketball
United Way of Douglas
County commission action could end Eudoran drainage lawsuit
Douglas County and Eudora reach an amendment to fund road and drainage improvements at Seventh and 10th streets. The agreement commits 75,000 from each side and 125,000 from the state to enlarge two box culverts and curb future flooding. Civil suit by Michael Van Deelen, ongoing, may be dropped as funds are secured.
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van Deelen
Baldwin School Board OKs Drug Sniffing Dogs Policy
The Baldwin school board unanimously approved random drug-sniffing dog searches in the middle and high schools. Supt. John Nuspl says the program serves educational and deterrent aims, with Douglas County Sheriff's officers empowered to search lockers backpacks and cars when announced districtwide and demonstrated to students.
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Baldwin School Board
Baldwin
John Nuspl
Douglas County Sheriff's
Tonganoxie council tackles library budget and leases
The Tonganoxie City Council approved an ordinance shifting the library from a 2 mill lid to a .95 mill levy, aiming to fund a full time librarian and building upkeep. The move may raise taxes by up to four mills, with actual increases tied to the library budget. A 10 percent petition could trigger a public vote. The council also OK’d district bus leasing to outside groups at 75 cents per mile, with a $25 minimum, while the Ottawa School Board discussed ongoing teacher negotiations in executive session with no action.
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Chris Eppley
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Richard Erickson
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