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Calls for state aid grow as homelessness worsens across Kansas
The Legislature has considered bills to help, but have yet to pass anything yet. Meanwhile, hospitals and other agencies have been dropping people in homeless encampments. Kansas lawmakers tried to address homelessness, but their bills haven’t passed. Homelessness is rising across the state, putting cities in a bind as...
On college campuses and in Kansas Statehouse, a worrying lack of respect from leaders
The problem? Disrespect. From “respectable” people. It’s comfortable but dangerous to ignore public officials engaging in it. Their disrespect runs contrary to U.S. constitutional wisdom and that of most religions and traditions: We are all (created) equal. Several water-related metaphors say it best, especially with water so critical — actually and metaphorically — to our […] The post On college campuses and in Kansas Statehouse, a worrying lack of respect from leaders appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
Argument between coworkers leads to stabbing late Sunday at Lawrence eatery, officials say
LAWRENCE, Kan. (WIBW) - A late-night argument on Sunday between coworkers at a Lawrence restaurant ended with one man being stabbed and another man being arrested a short time later, authorities said. The injured person was transported to an area hospital with injuries that weren’t believed to be life-threatening, according...
5 things to know about Kansas baseball home run leader Jake English as postseason nears
LAWRENCE — So far this season, one out of every five home runs that’s been hit by a Kansas baseball player has been hit by Jake English. English, a senior catcher, has 13 home runs in 2024 for a Jayhawks team that has 65 total. He also leads the team in slugging percentage, runs batted in (RBI), runs and total bases with one of the best batting averages on the team. He’s also one of the most productive...
Texas baseball looks to gain ground in Big 12 race
There is a lot on the line for the Texas Longhorns baseball team heading into the final week of the Big 12 regular season. The Longhorns host the Kansas Jayhawks in what will be their last Big 12 regular season baseball series before moving to the SEC next season. Texas (32-20, 17-10 Big 12) sits at fourth in the conference standings, while Kansas (29-18, 15-12 Big 12) is in sixth. The 2024 Phillips 66 Big 12 Baseball Championship field is set. The #Big12BSB regular season champion has been decided. The question remains… how will the rest of the bracket shape up? pic.twitter.com/MycTA3PxbM — Big...
Kansas college students and parents: Here's how much your tuition may go up next year
Students and parents will likely be asked to pay more for a college education from a public university starting next school year. The six state universities under the Kansas Board of Regents have all proposed tuition and fee increases for 2024-25, meeting materials show. The University of Kansas is proposing a 3.5% tuition increase,...
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