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Budget crisis felt deeply at KU
University operating with fewer teachers and class offerings
July 9, 2009
Kansas University leaders told an audience of more than 75 people Wednesday that the ongoing state budget crisis has changed how KU operates.
Video: K-10 accident sends one to hospital

An emergency helicopter took one person to the hospital after a crash along K-10. Watch »

Video: Strong thunderstorm rolls through area

A few residents suffered property damage during a brief but powerful thunderstorm Wednesday afternoon. Watch »

Video: KU holds financial forum

KU officials say the state budget crisis is hurting its students. Watch »

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Tiahrt’s plan to repeal federal stimulus would deepen state budget cuts
July 9, 2009
U.S. Rep. Todd Tiahrt, R-Goddard, has a bill to repeal funding under the federal stimulus.
Eudora retirement home residents’ complaints prompt two-day inspection by state
July 9, 2009
Retirement is meant to be a relaxing time in one’s life. Unfortunately for residents of Eudora’s Pine Crest III Apartments, 703 W. Eighth St., the past seven months have been anything but peaceful.
State slows down introducing new license plates
July 9, 2009
The state’s budget problems means some Kansans aren’t getting the new license plates on their cars.
Lawrence police release details on three recent sex crimes
July 9, 2009
Lawrence police issued a report Thursday detailing three sex crimes they responded to during the last two weeks.
Kansas Corporation Commission considering narrowing gap on Westar rates
09:22 a.m., July 9, 2009 Updated 05:49 p.m.
Kansas regulators are considering a major step toward equalizing rates for customers of the state’s largest electric company.
Well-known Lawrence artist brings his crop work to Topeka
July 9, 2009
An environmental artist is helping a Topeka hospital celebrate its 100th anniversary by mowing its logo into a grassy hill.
Slain officers’ shoes to be focus of Wichita memorial
July 9, 2009
Connie Ernatt grimaced as she studied the tattered remains of the boot John Galvin was wearing when old fireworks being prepared for detonation exploded prematurely.
Lawrence resident reappointed to Kansas Corporation Commission
July 8, 2009
Gov. Mark Parkinson has reappointed Michael Moffet to the Kansas Corporation Commission, which regulates utilities.
Next time you visit the treasurer’s office, bring your photo ID too
July 8, 2009
It’s a good idea to make sure you have your driver’s license on your annual trip to the treasurer’s office to renew your vehicle registration.
Pickens to relocate wind farm
July 8, 2009
Plans for the world’s largest wind farm in the Texas panhandle have been scrapped, energy baron T. Boone Pickens said Tuesday, and he’s looking for a home for 687 giant wind turbines.
New law allows prosecutors to carry guns in court
July 8, 2009
A new Kansas law allows prosecutors to carry concealed guns into court buildings and courtrooms if county officials allow it, but at least a few are saying no.
Business owner, mother plead guilty to fraud
July 8, 2009
A Kansas business owner pleaded guilty to federal charges last week, for conspiring to defraud a school subsidy program and for lying about his employment to receive federal housing assistance through the Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority.
County alters budget to make required cuts smaller
July 7, 2009
Douglas County commissioners on Tuesday morning made several maneuvers in their 2010 budget and did their best to please as many people as possible during tough economic times.
Pickens considering Kansas for part of his wind farm
July 7, 2009
T. Boone Pickens is setting his wind farm sites on the Midwest, and possibly Kansas.
Kansas AG files suit against five mortgage companies, alleges fraud
Announcement came in Tuesday new conference
08:28 a.m., July 7, 2009 Updated 10:37 p.m.
Kansas’ attorney general has launched a new campaign against mortgage fraud that includes lawsuits against five companies.
Giant tortoise outgrows home at Wichita zoo
July 7, 2009
Rocket the giant tortoise has become a little too giant for the Sedgwick County Zoo.
National Guard hosts kids camp in Salina
July 7, 2009
Children of Kansas National Guard soldiers are heading to camp to build relationships and enjoy the outdoors.
Kansas agrees to pay $875K to settle social worker lawsuit
July 7, 2009
Kansas officials agreed Monday to pay $875,000 to settle a federal lawsuit against a former state social worker and her supervisors by a man who alleges he was abused while in custody as an accused juvenile offender.

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