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Budget reduction bill awaits action before Kansas House
February 10, 2010
A deficit-reduction bill that makes $91 million worth of adjustments in the 2010 Kansas budget was awaiting action Wednesday in the House.
Two taken to hospital after Wednesday morning incident
02:10 a.m., February 10, 2010 Updated 04:22 a.m.
Two people were taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital after suffering injuries in a Wednesday morning incident.
25 years ago: Haskell officials ponder new direction
February 10, 2010
Haskell Indian Junior College officials were pondering new directions for the local school after a series of meetings with officials in Washington. Local people wanted more direct input into the operation of the school and had made that known. The Bureau of Indian Affairs said it would consider the requests to give Haskell more autonomy. There were no immediate indications of such, however.
40 years ago: Briles named Editor of the Year
February 10, 2010
Ernest Austin Briles, publisher of the Stafford Courier, was named Kansas Editor of the Year by the William Allen White Foundation at the annual awards ceremonies at Kansas University.
100 years ago: Residents decry street work as too slow
February 10, 2010
Numerous complaints have been made by persons residing on streets where the contract for the work has been let to the effect that the contractors are too slow with the work and that streets are needlessly torn up for too long.
Consolidation no cure-all
Kansas probably would be better off with fewer school districts but rushing the process to fix the state budget would be a poor strategy.
February 10, 2010
The consolidation of Kansas school districts is a perennial favorite during any discussion of trimming the state budget.
Initiative on Latin America is lacking
February 10, 2010
If President Barack Obama’s foreign aid budget request for 2011 is a reflection of his priorities in world affairs, it looks like the president is saying “adios” to Latin America.
Speaker within ethical lines
February 10, 2010
Mike O’Neal is in the news again, this time taking heat for his taking on a lawsuit against the state of Kansas over certain financial maneuvers the state has taken to keep its finances viable. I’ve known Mike for 15 years, and I probably have disagreed with him on most political issues he’s taken positions on. But this time I think he’s getting a raw deal.
Vibrant school
February 10, 2010
When we moved to Lawrence more than 40 years ago, we chose a home within easy walking distance for our three children to Hillcrest, a well-regarded elementary school, and to KU for me. Hillcrest has changed since then and now serves a remarkably diverse population. This is both a challenge and a strength. It is still highly regarded. About three years ago our next-door neighbor, new to Lawrence, chose to make her home here for the same reason we had.
Pitching in to help save schools
Community offers pleas, services to board
February 10, 2010
They begged and pleaded. Some shed tears.
Apartment proposal divisive
February 10, 2010
Neighbors and city commissioners Tuesday night wrestled with how many more apartments are needed along Clinton Parkway in southwest Lawrence.
Pump patrol
February 10, 2010
The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.37 at several stations.
Abortion doctor’s killer says he has no regrets
Roeder video posted on YouTube
February 10, 2010
The convicted killer of a Kansas abortion provider has little sympathy for the family of his victim, comparing them to the relatives of a hit man in a recording posted online.
Baker University cuts 5 majors
February 10, 2010
In a budget-cutting move, Baker University announced the elimination of five majors of study, although many of the courses in those majors will still be taught.
Health crisis enters deadly new phase
February 10, 2010
Fourteen-month-old Abigail Charlot survived Haiti’s cataclysmic earthquake but not its miserable aftermath.

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