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Kansas Senate panel advances constitutional amendment to cap property value increases

A Senate committee endorsed a proposed constitutional amendment that would cap annual increases to appraised property values ...
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Kansas legislators grill Chiefs attorney on economics behind deal to bring team across state line

A Kansas City Chiefs attorney told legislators Wednesday that projections show STAR bonds financing the team’s stadium deal will be paid off 10 to 15 years earlier than the expected 30-year term, ...
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Winter storm in Lawrence may bring 5 to 7 inches of snowfall, ‘bitterly cold’ temperatures

Meteorologists say that a winter storm will hit Lawrence in full force Friday evening, bringing 5 to 7 inches of snow and ...
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Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Jasper ready to hit the road, see the world — or nap on the couch

Like any good best friend, Jasper’s ready to ride out life with you, whether you want to hit the road to get away for a ...
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KBI director urges mandatory background checks for school employees to fill public safety gaps

KBI director Tony Mattivi urged approval of a bill that would require state and national fingerprint-based criminal history ...
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City of Lawrence advisory boards may ask commission to adopt climate neutrality resolution

Two City of Lawrence advisory boards will consider asking the commission to replace a 2020 ordinance aiming to transition to ...