Students Learn How to Manage Money at West Junior High
Ninth graders at West Junior High School study marketing finance banking and other business topics tied to a businessperson s bottom line. KU FOOTBALL Jayhawks in Awe of So Miss Receiver DeAndre Brown to Test KU Defense Friday.
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Americans seek GOP control amid disapproval of Obama
A new poll finds growing American disapproval of President Barack Obama and support for Republicans gaining control of Congress. The report notes U S troops engaged in two firefights in Iraq this week despite Obama's end of combat declaration last month.
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Quote on Mexico's 200th birthday celebration complex
Marco Balich, artistic director of the $40 million 200th birthday festivities, calls the Mexico event a carnival like Rio plus Olympic ceremony and Woodstock all in one day. He also produced the 2006 Turin Winter Olympics openings and closings.
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Lawrence Pedestrian and Bicycle Count Underway Friday
A Friday underway count tracks pedestrians and bicyclists in Lawrence today. Reporters check how many people use sidewalks and bike paths, noting peak hours and safety implications. Local officials say data will guide future walking and cycling investments.
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Regents OK 50 Million Boost for Kansas Higher Ed
Kansas Board of Regents backed a 50 million dollar increase in state funding for post secondary schools and proposed allowing campuses to capture state sales taxes to fund tuition and fees. The plan, praised as the Kansas Commitment, seeks 20.5 million for inflation, restore 15 million for deferred maintenance, and allocate 14.15 million for other state funds, with lobbying to begin for the January session.
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Kobach pushes birthright citizenship rethink in Kansas race
Kansas secretary of state candidate Kris Kobach ties his bid to end automatic birthright citizenship for children born in the U S to parents who are illegal immigrants. He cites 14th Amendment limits and collaborates with Arizona lawmakers while outlining civic education and voter fraud initiatives.
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Smoking bans cut child asthma hospitalizations in Scotland
New England Journal of Medicine reports a Scotland study showing asthma related hospitalizations among children fell 13 percent yearly after 2006 bans on smoking in workplaces and public buildings. Earlier U.S. data from Arizona and Kentucky echoed benefits while broader adoption grows in the United States.
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Pumpkin crop steadier this year after last year’s wet woes
Douglas County pumpkin farmers report a steadier yield and later harvest compared with last year’s dismal crop. Schaake's Pumpkin Patch east of Lawrence anticipates opening for school groups by Sept. 25 with rains and cooler weather aiding set. Mike Garrett Farms near Teepee Junction expects ample selection though no monsters, as both growers note improved conditions over 2024.
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