KU Memorial Union renovation plan faces student vote
KU Student Senate proposes a $50 per semester renovation fee for 30 years to upgrade aging Memorial Union systems and expand space. The plan aims to fund plumbing, electrical, climate controls, a west side addition, and improved study and dining areas, with a campuswide referendum expected in 2019 if approved by student government.
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Survey finds race gaps in Lawrence police stops analysis
169 surveys analyzed at a Lawrence Public Library meeting show African Americans are nearly twice as likely to be arrested during police stops than whites. Stops were conducted by the Lawrence Police Department, Douglas County Sheriff Office, and University of Kansas Office of Public Safety.
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Douglas County racial profiling survey sparks call for reform
Lois Orth-Lopes and Minor presented a survey showing African Americans face higher warning and ticket rates, more searches, and greater perceived violations than whites in Douglas County. They urged independent review boards, better data collection, and accessible complaint processes to reduce retaliation fears and improve policing.
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Suspect Young faces murder, abuse charges after baby found
Marquis and Sheena Young, married less than a year, were arrested in July in Jefferson County on charges including battering Sheena Young. The infant daughter found severely injured in a trash receptacle on West Sixth Street July 7 was treated and released. Marquis holds a $100,000 bond in Douglas County Jail and is due in court at 2 p.m. Thursday.
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Lawrence couples announce two wedding engagements
Mike Brock with Elizabeth Florence of Lawrence announce a boy born Wednesday. Allison Schulz and Chris Blitch of Lawrence announce a girl born Friday. Teahl Peck and Brent Boeken of Lawrence announce a girl born Friday. Kayla Hadl and James Reed of Lawrence announce a girl birth.
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Corrections on Kansas Public Radio Budget Report
The Journal World corrects last week's item stating Kansas Public Radio's operating budget. The KU funded projection was 1.3 million dollars, while total operating budget from all sources was 3 million dollars.
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