Israelis extend offer of visits to prisoners
Israel offered the Red Cross access to Sheikh Abdul Karim Obeid in exchange for reciprocal visits to Israelis held in Lebanon and for information on seven Israeli servicemen missing there. In Germany officials discussed possible prisoner exchanges with Hezbollah for German hostages, while UN chief Cuellar cautioned against linking the exchanges to freeing Western hostages. Abbas Musawi of Hezbollah met Iran's Foreign Minister in Tehran to discuss regional issues, with the Hezbollah leader's report omitting other hostage details. Obeid, 33, kidnapped in 1989, is seen as Israel’s main bargaining figure in any swap.
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Uri Labrani
Assessors Review Over 1 000 Property Assessments In Douglas County
The Douglas County Commission acting as the Board of Equalization heard 1 048 disputed property assessments for the current tax year. Hearings began in late April and wrapped up this month with 154 initial state approvals totaling a 1.5 million reduction, plus 197 more this week. Average reduction stood at 9 792 dollars. About one third saw 10 to 19.9 percent cuts, 164 kept values unchanged, and 14 were rejected. Urban firms saw adjustments from 21 200 to 53 450 dollars, averaging 23 109 dollars.
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Senator defends tax funded trip to Orlando
Kansas lawmakers including Sen. Wint Winter Jr. and Rep. John Solbach attended the National Conference of State Legislators in Orlando from Aug 10 to Aug 13. Winter defended the trip as worthwhile for retirement funds and prison reform insights, noting a budget crunch limited state funding to 1000 for lawmakers’ travel while he personally spent a few hundred dollars.
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No ticket to ride leaves Lawrence fans without local outlet
Liberty Hall's closing last February left Lawrence without a Ticketmaster outlet. Fans faced higher costs and online or phone delays to buy David Lee Roth tickets for Sandstone Amphitheater and other shows, with many citing long distance calls, service charges, and credit card hurdles as barriers.
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Sunshine and warmth mark Sunday with mid-80s
A sunny Sunday forecast highlights warm temperatures in the 80s across the region. Details point to light winds and clear skies, with no significant precipitation expected today or tonight.
Daisy Hill Dining Rooms to Be United
Daisy Hill will unify its dining rooms under a single operation schedule. The move aims to streamline service, reduce overhead, and improve guest experience across all dining spaces. No specific dates or figures provided in the text.
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Royals edge Red Sox 4 3 at Fenway in tense finish
Royals escaped with a 4-3 victory over the Red Sox at Fenway Park on Saturday. Boston outfielder Phil Plantier was thrown out at first on a close play as KC catcher Tim Spehr watched. Warren Cromartie belted his first major league home run since 1983, a two run shot in the ninth.
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KU to Close Financial Aid Office During Registration Week
Kansas University vice chancellor David Ambler warns of budget cuts forcing the financial aid office to remain closed during registration and fee payment week. Action affects students needing assistance and could delay processing during peak deadlines.
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Kansas University
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