Taylor clears Facebook ban after talk with Self
Kansas University guard Tyshawn Taylor spoke with coach Bill Self last month and was allowed to reopen his Facebook page after a heart to heart. Kansas AG Steve Six announced Operation Child Shield to curb online child pornography, part of a broader online safety push.
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Americans distrust polls show faith in military and small business
A new poll finds Americans distrust most institutions including blogs banks and Congress. Trust remains highest for the military and small businesses, reflecting widespread skepticism about leaders and public life.
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Actor Shelley Malil convicted of attempted premeditated murder
San Diego County Deputy District Attorney Keith Watanabe says there was a mountain of evidence against Shelley Malil, who was found guilty of attempted premeditated murder of his ex girlfriend. Malil, 45, appeared in The 40 Year Old Virgin and faced a courtroom verdict.
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Congressional Debate Moves to Kansas City Kansas
Coming Saturday the 3rd District congressional candidates gather in Kansas City Kansas for a public debate. The event draws local voters and emphasizes policy contrasts ahead of the next election.
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Lawrence counts walkers cyclists to map bike lane needs
About 35 volunteers assist the city and county in a bike and pedestrian count across 12 sites in Lawrence to identify where more paths crosswalks and bike lanes are needed. The data will feed a nationwide database and guide future transportation planning.
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Coal plant permit expected this year
Sunflower Electric Power Corp. aims to obtain a Kansas environmental permit for a coal plant near Holcomb Finney County by year end to avoid federal greenhouse gas rules. The process includes a second public comment period due to modeling software issues, with officials citing a 30 day comment window and hope for a year end decision.
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Poverty rate hits 14.3 percent in 2009 Census data
The Census Bureau reports a 51 year high in Americans in poverty with 43.6 million people living below the line and 50.7 million uninsured amid the recession. The release details nationwide figures and notes Kansas on page 8A.
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Athletic depth changes planned at Kansas University
Kansas University Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little told the Kansas Board of Regents that the school will tighten ticket system controls, improve seating allocation transparency, and strengthen athletic department oversight following a ticket scalping scandal. She said KU reserves civil litigation rights and is near finalizing a search committee to hire a new athletics director, drawing praise from regents.
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Regents Freeze University CEO Pay Amid Budget Strains
The Kansas Board of Regents froze salaries for chief executive officers at the six regents universities for a second year citing a weak economy and tight state budget. Leaders and caps at Kansas University, Kansas State University, Wichita State, Fort Hays, Pittsburg State, and Emporia State were listed with specific salary figures and private supplement caps.
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