Kobach campaign fined 5000 for reporting errors
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach campaign faces a 5000 fine for reporting errors involving nearly 80000 in campaign funds. Ethics officials cited serious violations undermining election integrity and also fined Rep. Terri Lois Gregory 150 for soliciting contributions from a state account. Compensation details include a bid from the nonpolitical staff that was ignored.
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Salina
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Baldwin City
Free State junior McFarland leads as quarterback season ends
Kyle McFarland, a first time varsity starter, now quarterbacks Free State toward a possible district championship. The team faces Lawrence High School Friday to decide the title, with a win securing district glory.
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After Halloween candy hits dental patients across town
Dr Kelli Henderson of Growing Smiles notes many orthodontic issues after holidays. Broken appliances uncemented crowns and related emergencies rise as candy consumption spikes.
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Lawrence eyes retirees as boost for jobs and services
A Douglas County task force aims to turn Lawrence into a retirement destination to fuel medical jobs and services as the 65 plus population is forecast to rise 39 percent by 2030. Lawrence Memorial Hospital CEO Gene Meyer predicts 17 six figure roles in five years, plus varied health care positions.
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Douglas County
Lawrence
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Six story hotel proposed for Ninth and New Hampshire
Historic Resources Commission in Lawrence plans to review a six story hotel apartment and retail project at Ninth and New Hampshire. City staff raise design and historic district impact concerns but see room for compromise. Neighbors voice 15 objections focusing on height while developers insist scalability.
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Scott McCullough
Marriott Hotel
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East Lawrence
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Trash carts urged as citywide requirement by task force
The Solid Waste Task Force endorsed a draft report urging citywide use of city issued trash carts and automation of collection to cut costs and injuries. Members debated a variable pricing plan linked to cart numbers and called for more study on curbside recycling and public reaction.
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Charlie Seok
Hamm Inc
Charlie Sedlock
Task Force
Suzi Common
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