Texting while driving law slow to take hold in Lawrence
Kansas law restricting texting while driving has led to eight tickets in Douglas County District Court and 15 in Lawrence area courts this year. Officials say enforcement is difficult, with tickets often issued after crashes and some drivers simply reading or dialing rather than sending messages. The $60 fine reflects the penalty, while rural enforcement faces further challenges.
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Legislature to Vet Brownback Decisions by Committee
The Kansas Legislature will begin vetting decisions tied to Governor Brownback as a committee reviews actions and policy implications. Lawmakers aim to assess administrative choices and potential impacts on state programs and funding.
Topeka panel to hear Brownback grant debate today
The House Senate Health Policy Oversight Committee will hear Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer testify on why Gov. Brownback returned a 315 million federal grant. Critics say strings attached hinder Kansas health reform. supporters cite lack of belief in the act. The committee meets at 9 a.m. in Room 548 South Capitol.
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Tag You're It Butterflies Boost Monarch Tagging Event
Lawrence families joined the Magnificent Monarch at Prairie Park Nature Center to catch and tag monarchs. Volunteers placed stickers on wings to help researchers trace migration while children earned certificates and learned how to check recaptures. The center remains open with tagging programs available and a small fee for tags and certificates.
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Departure of Sixth Graders Frees Space for Kindergartens
The Lawrence district moving sixth graders to middle schools this year frees classrooms at elementary schools, enabling full-day kindergarten, expanded gifted programs, and relocations. Hillcrest gains a second grade, while Cordley, Deerfield, Kennedy and others fill open rooms with new classes, resource rooms, and special education spaces.
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Viktor Yushchenko to receive Dole Leadership prize in Lawrence
The upcoming Tuesday event in Lawrence will honor Viktor Yushchenko with the Dole Leadership prize. The ceremony highlights his leadership and contributions recognized by the award committee.
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