Tri-State considers Holcomb plant an option in long term plan
Colorado supplier Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association views the 895 megawatt Sunflower Electric Power plant near Holcomb as one option in its long range resource plan. Spokesman Lee Boughey testified for a permit for Sunflower and said Tri-State would support the permit and future court review, with a final decision on economic viability after permit relief and litigation.
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School board Sizes Up apparel deal
Lawrence and Free State high schools consider three year adidas contracts following a KU aligned path. Each school would receive 12500 in adidas products plus 22500 from Francis Sporting Goods, with 35 percent shoe and 40 percent other item discounts through a dedicated site and Francis store.
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Perry-Lecompton
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Schools reporter Mark Fagan can be reached at 832-7188 for local education coverage and inquiries.
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Fed official warns of downturn if policy stays loose
Kansas University heard Thomas Hoenig, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, warn that if Fed leaders pursue bond purchases and cheap lending, the economy could face a new downturn. He called the plan a dangerous gamble, recalling 1970s actions that fueled the 1980s inflation and banking collapses, and urged patience with crisis recovery.
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New Amazon species found at rate of one every three days
The World Wildlife Fund reports that over the last decade researchers found more than 1,200 new species in the Amazon, including plants, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Scientists say the Amazon may hold up to 30 percent of Earth’s species and that many discoveries arise from diverse habitats with potential medical benefits.
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World Wildlife Fund
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Lawrence City Commission Responds To Police Audit
The Lawrence city commission scheduled a Wednesday briefing to review findings from a recent audit of the police department. Officials are expected to outline conclusions, recommendations, and potential next steps for oversight and reform.
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