Fire Displaces 14 at Berkeley Flats in Lawrence
A Wednesday night blaze at 1100 1104 Miss. St in Berkeley Flats, Lawrence left 14 residents displaced. Damage estimated at 400000 with no injuries. Cause listed as improper discardment of smoking material. McKenzie among those affected, staying with friends as crews cleared debris. Officials and Nolan Real Estate offered aid and alternative housing. Red Cross assisted with hoteling and debit cards for necessities. It remained unclear when residents could return.
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Kansas to shut down Main Street program statewide
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback administration will discontinue the Kansas Main Street program after nearly 30 years. Pat George of the Kansas Department of Commerce cites tightened budgets and downsizing, with 18 positions affected. The program offered training, consulting, and funds to revitalize downtowns since 1985. The 2012 Main Street conference in Emporia is canceled as part of department restructuring.
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Enrollment in Lawrence public schools rises by 214 students
Lawrence public schools report an official headcount increase of 214 students district wide. Lawrence High School fell to 1,488, Free State High declined to 1,481, Sunflower down 34, while Lawrence Virtual School rose 76 to 1,177 and Lawrence Virtual High School added 55 to 301.
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Pleasant Business Classified Comics Deaths 8A 1C-8C 9B 2A
Classified page itemization from Pleasant section notes various notices including business classifieds comic listings and death notices across pages 8A 1C-8C 9B 2A. Details are fragmentary but indicate standard obituary and ad content typical of a late edition.
Regents Propose $47.1 Million Boost for Higher Education
The Board of Regents recommends a 47.1 million dollar increase for higher education while Gov Brownback’s budget office orders state agencies to plan for cuts. Page 3A.
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