Regulators OK Westar Energy's $78M Rate Increase
Kansas regulators approved a $78 million annual rate hike for Westar Energy Inc raising bills by about 5 a month for most households served. The unanimous Kansas Corporation Commission order follows a negotiated agreement among Westar, the commission staff, major customers, and the Citizens Utility Ratepayers Board.
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Former KU student takes plea in sex battery case
A 22 year old former Kansas University student pleaded no contest to aggravated sexual battery after handcuffing fondling and kissing a classmate against her will in November 2014. Christopher John Colvin accepted a plea deal offered by Senior Assistant District Attorney Eve Kemple, resulting in two additional charges being dismissed.
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Weekend Highlights Dance Culture and Books Featured
The Journal-World datebook previews this weekend's events including pirouettes by dancers, cultural immersion activities, and both banned and recycled books. Page 5A details more upcoming happenings for readers and attendees.
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St Johns Oktoberfest Returns to Lawrence with German Festivities
St Johns hosts its 19th annual Oktoberfest in Lawrence on Saturday with live music dancing and authentic German fare. Menu features schnitzel bierocks bratwurst sauerkraut and German potato salad along with Paulaner Hefe-Weisen Free State Octoberfest and gluhwein.
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Banned Book Trading Cards Debut at Lawrence Library
Lawrence Public Library at 707 Vermont St hosts a Banned Book Trading Cards unveiling during Banned Books Week today from 6 to 7 p m The seven winning cards were created by local artists and will be shown on the grand staircase with invited figure Jay Gatsby F Scott Fitzgerald's famed work may appear in a card if the reveal confirms it
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United Way crafts event to benefit Brain Food Book program
The United Way of Douglas County invites all ages to a free craft event from 1 to 4 p m Saturday at the United Way Center 2518 Ridge Court. Crafters will turn old books into magnets bookmarks and journals with all proceeds supporting Brain Food Book for at risk kids through United Way Education Goal. Registration and volunteering info at volunteer douglascounty.org.
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Festival of Cultures at South Park in Lawrence
Festival of Cultures runs noon to 5 p m Sunday at South Park featuring live music dance and activities. Latin American foods and booths have appeared alongside Native American and Nigerian offerings previously. Free admission but refreshments cost extra.
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AIM Dance Company stages a fifth annual themed show at the Castle Tea Room on Massachusetts Street. Five performances Sunday in six rooms feature a princess in each room dancing to her favorite melody. Tickets are $8 with reservations via Facebook.
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