Ferris graduates from ESU with future plans ahead
Michael Lee Ferris of Ottawa will earn a bachelor of fine arts from Emporia State University and start Seminary classes at Mid-Western Baptist Theological Seminary after accepting a position with City Union Mission in Kansas City. He is the grandson of Don and Betty Barnes and Rolland Ferris.
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Farmers urge limits on corporations in Kansas meetings
Holton turnout tops 200 as Paul Henningsen says family farmers are being crushed by corporate control. Advocates call for antitrust enforcement and a ban on corporate livestock ownership, while critics say government relief is unlikely.
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KDOT aims new US 59 route near Ottawa face tough local decision
Carlson outlined a four lane high speed freeway plan linking I 35 near Ottawa with a flyover over old US 59 and a south east route. officials worry about closures and emergency access while Baldwin supports the preferred alignment and Douglas County questions numbers. Local leaders seek route changes or approval by January 15 amid letters and meetings.
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Colleges Report Salary Gaps Across Kansas State Universities
Wichita State, Kansas State and Fort Hays State universities presented salary discrepancy reports to the state Board of Regents this week. The board will review them at today’s Hutchinson meeting. Kathy Rupp attributed most gaps to performance, specialty areas, and assignments. Fort Hays showed the largest gender gap but found no evidence of systematic discrimination. All six state universities will investigate gender and racial biases, examining class loads, equipment, office space, committee appointments, and mentoring.
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Group seeks $100 million track for Maurice Greene name
A Kansas City group backs a $100 million Maurice Greene named track facility at Kansas City Kansas Community College. The plan features a 300000 square foot indoor complex with 400 meter track, seating for 6000, football and soccer fields, plus extensive support buildings and outdoor fields. The rival Schlagle High School project would cost $1.8 million and seat 1400 for track events with extra seating for throwing.
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Hearing for Shawnee County Sheriff postponed to January
TOPEKA AP A preliminary hearing to decide if Shawnee County Sheriff Dave Meneley will stand trial on two counts of perjury was postponed due to health issues. The hearing shifts from December to January. Meneley, treated for an artery issue, was released from St Francis Hospital. The case involves testimony about a deputy's cocaine addiction and the disappearance of drug evidence. An ouster civil trial for Meneley, pursued by Attorney General Carla Stovall for willful misconduct, is set to begin January 18.
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Regents approve tuition hike across six state universities
The state Board of Regents approved spring 2000 tuition increases to offset a 1 percent budget cut. KU, KSU, and Wichita State raise $3.20 per credit hour, while Emporia State, Fort Hays State, and Pittsburg State see a 2.5 percent rise. The hikes, approved after two hours of debate, aim to raise $5.37 million to balance the cut.
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