Food and Freedom Ride links civil rights to food access
Young activists ride a bus from Birmingham toward Detroit to spotlight food deserts and access, echoing 1961 Freedom Riders. They will speak at the Dole Institute on Aug 12 as part of Live Real, sharing how food justice parallels civil rights.
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On the Street on Massachusetts Street
Street scene report from Massachusetts Street capturing passerby mood and daily activity. Brief notes on storefronts, traffic, and local interactions reflect the neighborhood’s character and business climate.
Passenger-punch assault on Massachusetts Street leaves man badly hurt
A 22 year old man was seriously injured early Friday after a vehicle in the 800 block of Massachusetts Street rolled by and items were thrown at him. The driver parked, exited, and punched him, sending the victim to a Kansas City hospital by ambulance. Police seek a black man with curly hair and a silver crossover vehicle possibly a Dodge Journey. Call 785-832-7650 or Crime Stoppers at 785-843 TIPS.
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Billboards target Fake Beard Bandit
Federal investigators deploy electronic billboards along highways in Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma to capture a suspect linked to seven bank robberies in the region. The "Fake Beard Bandit" spree includes an Olathe Kansas heist on Wednesday and holds a pattern of pre robbery sunglasses wear then a return with a fake beard to demand cash.
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Zebra mussels surge at El Dorado Reservoir this summer
Zebra mussels rebound at El Dorado Reservoir with 114 larvae per liter, up from 4.5 last year. Biologist Craig Johnson notes minimal water releases may drive the rise after three years of decline. The nuisance species clogs intakes and harms native aquatic life, with El Dorado first infested in 2003 and peaking in 2006.
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Lawrence resident reports theft of DJ gear and cards
A 28-year-old Lawrence resident told police that between 5:40 and 6 a.m. Thursday items stolen from the 2500 block of Ponderosa Drive included four laptop computers and two credit cards, totaling about 3224 dollars. A John Deere Gator valued at 6800 dollars was reported stolen from the 6000 block of Bob Billings Parkway earlier this year at Corpus Christi Church.
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Bailey and Tegtmeyer Families Welcome Friday Births
SE Ryan and Shannon Bailey of Lawrence announce a girl born Friday. Jason Porter and Meagan Tegtmeyer of Ottawa announce a boy born Friday. Elizabeth Nicole Peoples and Justin Charles White of Tonganoxie announce a boy born Friday.
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Journal-World alerts readers to report errors
The Journal-World invites readers to report significant errors to editors at 785 832 7154 or via email at news ljworld com, with a policy to correct verified mistakes in this space.
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Gas prices dip to 3.59 at several stations
The Journal-World reports gas prices as low as 3.59 at multiple stations. Readers are urged to call 832-7154 if they find a lower price.
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Kansas lawmakers attend ALEC meeting in New Orleans
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