National Merit semifinalists named in Kansas and nation
Fourteen Lawrence area seniors are National Merit semifinalists, including seven at Free State High, five at Lawrence High, and two at Bishop Seabury Academy. The group advances from about 1.5 million PSAT takers to 159 Kansans and 16,000 nationwide as 8,400 scholarships total over $36 million. Finalists and winners will be announced from April, with about 200 colleges offering renewable aid. KU provides $10,000 yearly for some scholars.
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Bailout controversy shadows Kansas governor race
U S Senator Sam Brownback faces Democratic challenger Tom Holland over his 2008 vote for the 200 bailout of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Holland accuses Brownback of misrepresentation while Brownback camp defends voting to protect taxpayers and increase oversight. Holland proposes more debates as voters seek clear issue positions. Brownback’s campaign notes support for oversight and repeal of bailouts. Statehouse reporter Scott Rothschild reports from Topeka.
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New apartment projects filed for Clinton Parkway area
City Hall sees two new housing expansions. Remington Square Apartments on 4100 W 24th Place seeks rezoning for higher density of one bed units just east of the current complex. A second plan at 2451 Crossgate proposes 46 one bedroom units on about 4.6 acres north of Wyndham Place. Both require Planning and City Commission approval with October and November hearings respectively. Chad Lawhorn.
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LMH hires for new medical building on KS 10 site
LMH announces a new 2.5 million medical building southeast of the Church Street exit on Kansas Highway 10. Skanda Skandavers says the project is on schedule as 11 exam rooms, a procedure room and X ray equipment are planned. LMH Kreider Rehabilitation Services and Byrne's Pharmacy will lease space in the facility.
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