Jaeger denies harming ex in kidnapping trial
Matthew Jaeger testified in Douglas County District Court that he did not choke punch or harm his ex girlfriend during the Oct 9 2007 incident. He said he feared for her safety after a cryptic text and that a friend drove him to her Lawrence apartment where prosecutors allege he forced entry and confronted another man.
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Guitar hero dreams rise in DC air championship
Eric Melin appears today in Washington DC as one of 25 competitors in the US Air Guitar Championships. Also notes include the Douglas County Fair Demolition Derby tonight with about 100 cars and the death of teen film director John Hughes at 59.
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Back to School Brings Frugal Prep in Lawrence
Lawrence students prepare for classes with fewer required items as families expected to spend 7.7 percent less on school merchandise than last year. Local principals and retailers note a shift to generics and shared supplies while families plan one last shopping weekend before Aug. 13 classes resume.
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Julie Heatwole
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Lawrence Public School
Scientists identify itch specific brain signaling cells
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis identified a group of spinal cord cells that trigger daily itching. In mice removing these cells reduced itch without affecting pain, suggesting a new target for improved anti itch therapies. Experts caution results may not translate directly to humans.
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Sotomayor Confirmed as First Hispanic Supreme Court Justice
The Senate approved Sonia Sotomayor 68 to 31, making her the first Hispanic and third woman on the U.S. Supreme Court. Democrats united behind President Obama’s nominee, while two Kansas Republicans opposed her. She will be sworn in Saturday as the 111th justice.
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Top 10 clunker program trade in list noted
The government cash for clunkers program releases its top 10 traded models as of Wednesday. Ford Explorer and Ford F150 pickups lead the list with four wheel drive versions dominating the rankings including Jeep Grand Cherokee and Cherokee.
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