Census shows rising debt in school districts nationwide
The Census Bureau reports a 13 percent rise in district debt to nearly 202 billion dollars for 2000-01, driven by construction. With budget shortfalls, districts cut renovations and text book purchases, ration chalk and paper, and rely heavily on state and local funding.
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High school hockey player charged with felony battery
In Eau Claire, Alan LaPean, 18, faces felony battery charges after allegedly injuring a fan by shooting a puck into the stands following a Feb. 25 state tournament loss. If convicted, he could receive up to three years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
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