Roberts voices concern over Iraq pullout timing
U S Senator Pat Roberts warns that setting deadlines risks aiding adversaries as U S forces plan to pull out of Iraq by end of 2011 while about 50 000 troops remain to train Iraqi forces He criticizes Obama strategy and backs Moran in the Missouri race noting the need to reverse course as Brownback runs for governor.
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Topeka
U.S
Pat Roberts
R-Kan
Iraq
George W. Bush
Barack Obama
Roberts
United States
Obama
Afghanistan
Pakistan
Jerry Moran
Senate
Moran
Hays
Lisa Johnston
Baker University
Sam Brownback
Brownback
Tom Holland
Baldwin City
Michael Dann
Reform Party
Joseph Bellis
Overland Park
Harry Reid
D-Nev
House
Nancy Pelosi
Dcalif
Reid
Boundary change eyed for Lawrence and Free State high schools
Lawrence school board begins a community conversation on redrawing attendance areas for Free State and Lawrence High. The current 1997 boundary along 15th Street Bob Billings Parkway and North 1500 Road was meant to balance socio economic profiles but board member Mary Loveland says it no longer works due to shifting demographics. The discussion arose during the district goals session at district headquarters.
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Lawrence
Free State
Lawrence School Board
15Th Street
Bob Billings
1500 Road
LHS
Mary Loveland
Loveland
KU Anschutz Library expands with $500,000 revision
Kansas University's Anschutz Library unveiled a $500,000 expansion adding new furniture group study rooms and more plug in spaces on the third and fourth floors. The project is part of a $5.5 million plan awaiting private funding and aims to boost wireless connectivity and later add food and drink options.
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Michael Blackburn
Topeka
Kansas University
Anschutz Library
Ljworld.com
Westar case ends as Supreme Court ruling prompts dismissal
U S prosecutors dismiss charges against former Westar Energy executives David Wittig and Douglas Lake after a Supreme Court ruling requires proof of kickbacks and bribes in theft cases. U S Attorney Barry Grissom says the law no longer supports proceeding. Judge Julie Robinson dismissed the charges Friday at prosecutors' request. Westar spokesman Jim Ludwig says civil claims will proceed in arbitration and investors have not received restitution.
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Wichita
U.S. Supreme Court
Westar Energy
U.S. Attorney’s Office
U.S
Barry Grissom
Westar
David Wittig
Douglas Lake
Julie Robinson
Jim Ludwig
Justice Department
Department of Justice
Wittig and Lake
Ludwig
Rape Allegation At KU Delta Chi Fraternity
An 18 year old Lawrence man faces rape and aggravated sexual battery charges after a Sunday incident at the Delta Chi fraternity near KU. A female student sleeping in a room was assaulted by an acquaintance. she told authorities and was later taken to her residence hall. Bond set at $35000 with no contact order.
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Lawrence
Kansas University
Delta Chi
West Campus Road
Lawrence Weatherization Grants Open to Homeowners
Lawrence offers weatherization grants through a Community Development Block Grant to owner occupied homes with up to two units. First time participants only, income limits apply, grants cover attic insulation storm windows and door weather stripping. Apply at Planning and Development Services Office or online by 5 p.m. August 31. call 832-7700 for details.
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Lawrence
Planning and Development Services Office
Riverfront Plaza
Level 1
Lawrences.org
Man faces 7 charges after Lawrence car chase
Prosecutors file seven charges against 44 year old Kelly D Findley for a Lawrence car chase that started on Vermont Street. He faces two felonies fleeing or eluding and obstructing official duty plus three misdemeanors DUI reckless driving and driving while suspended with additional counts for defective tail lamps and refusing a breath test. Bond set at 5000. The chase ended in North Lawrence on Lake Street.
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Kelly D. Findley
Lawrence
Findley
Vermont Street
North
Lake Street
Gasoline Prices Seen At $2.53 At Several Stations
The Journal World reports gasoline selling as low as 2.53 dollars at multiple stations. Readers are urged to call 832 7154 if a lower price is found.
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The
Journal-World
Assignment director contact for Caroline Trowbridge
Contact details for Caroline Trowbridge, assignment director. Phone number 832-7154. Email dtrowbridge ljworld.com.
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Caroline Trowbridge
Ljworld.com
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