Poetry on a Box Tree Inspires Neighborhood Reading
Vicki recalls a thank you note tied to a tree spark a day brightening moment. Neighbor Patricia Mayhew praises the tree and recalls a first poem seen at its base. Mayhew has guided her granddaughters to visit, reading aloud and teaching the value of poetry. Margie Carr reports.
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Solbach injured in collision on Stull Road near home
John Solbach, a former Kansas state representative and attorney, suffered multiple injuries after an ATV and a Ford Escort collided on Stull Road near his Lawrence home. His wife Pat said he remained alert and hoped to attend a May 6 court hearing. A passenger, Lindsey Scott, was treated for non life threatening injuries. the Ford driver Robert Warren Jr. declined medical care. Solbach had long warned about speeding on the road and supported improvements.
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Reddel to talk at Dole Institute on Eisenhower legacy
Lecture guest speaker Reddel will present at 7 30 p m on May 2 at the Dole Institute 2350 Pete Fish Drive The discussion will mix Eisenhower’s legacy with the Eisenhower memorial project as lawmakers scrutinize design changes and funding The event echoes ongoing Kansas history programs tied to former Sen Bob Dole and Eisenhower’s Kansas roots
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Kansas River Cleanup Canceled Near Linwood
Rising river levels and muddy conditions force cancellation of the Linwood area Kansas River cleanup. KDHE and Friends of the Kaw will announce later if the project will be rescheduled. An SUV slid across the median into a vehicle driven by 53 year old Linda Smith of Shawnee. A Clifton-Clyde High group, returning from a Fort Hays State University art exhibition in Hays, comprises about 80 students from Cloud County, Kansas.
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Douglas County Sheriff's Citizen Academy Seeks Applicants
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office offers a weekly Citizen's Academy from Aug 22 to Oct 3 with two additional Saturdays Aug 24 and Sept 7. Classes run Thursdays 5 30 to 9 30 p.m. and include jail tours, accident investigation, field sobriety, building searches, drug seizures, patrol and firearms. Free for adults 18 plus. Applications due by 5 p.m. Friday May 31 via paper form at sheriff's offices or jail or electronically at dgso.org.
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Hail cited in crash near Russell
Eight people including six students and their teacher were treated and released after a two vehicle crash on a hail covered I 70 road five miles east of Russell Kansas. The Kansas Highway Patrol said the art teacher Laura Kay Stankel age 29 lost control of a sport utility vehicle while driving over hail.
Salina burglaries case ends with plea by Cox
Michael S. Cox, 31, of Salina, pleaded no contest to 13 felonies and five misdemeanors over burglaries at Salina businesses. He faces sentencing May 23 after a nine page affidavit cites about 33,500 dollars in total losses across 17 Salina firms. co-defendant was to plead next.
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Two arrested in Derby Walmart vandalism case
Derby police say two men aged 22 and 23 were arrested for vandalism at a Walmart Neighborhood Market under construction. The damage, discovered March 18, affected 47 freezer and cooler units, with doors broken and units pushed into plumbing and electrical systems, causing about 1 million dollars in damage. Both suspects were detained at Sedgwick County Jail.
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Opening statements in Petro America Corp trial begin
Federal prosecutors outlined a scheme in which Isreal Owen Hawkins and four others allegedly sold unregistered Petro America stock for two years after a cease and desist order. They claimed investors, many poor and elderly churchgoers, were persuaded by ministers to invest with inflated asset claims and lavish purchases followed.
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Jurassic Park 3D 4 PG-13 at Hollywood Southwind
An entrepreneur invites scientists and a mathematics theorist to his jungle theme park with dinosaurs regenerated from DNA. The screening is at Hollywood Southwind Cinema 12.
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