Sixth professor earns Kemper Fellowship at KU
KU Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little surprised Joey Sprague, sociology professor, with a Kemper Fellowship. Sprague, the sixth Lawrence campus recipient this year, has taught since 1984 and joined the Women’s Hall of Fame in 2009. The award includes 7500 dollars, supported by the William T. Kemper Foundation and KU Endowment, joining Jorge Pérez Anna Neill Andrea Herszowski Robert Ward and Arvin Agah as 2011 winners.
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KU student injured in apparent fall near campus
A 19-year-old Kansas University student was rushed by helicopter to a Kansas City area hospital after a suspected fall just east of the KU campus. Fire Medical officials said the victim possibly had multiple broken bones and investigators labeled the incident a medical emergency with no known witnesses at the scene.
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Law enforcement looks to crack down on drunken driving this week
Shanks said the woman was uncooperative as officers and medical staff responded to the incident. The injured student was transported by LifeStar from Lawrence High School parking lot to KU Hospital in Kansas City Kansas. KU spokeswoman Jill Jess confirmed the victim was a student but police did not release her name. Lawrence police will run a DUI check lane this evening as part of ongoing efforts to remove drunken drivers. The Lawrence Police Department and Douglas County Sheriff's Office join in a campaign through Sept. 5 to curb impaired driving, speeding and restraint violations. The Kansas Department of Transportation will fund overtime for enhanced patrols before during and after Labor Day weekend.
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Summer powwow opens at Leavenworth Fairgrounds today
The Indian Council of Many Nations hosts its 49th summer powwow at Leavenworth County Fairgrounds with free parking and camping. The event runs 5 p.m. today and noon–11 p.m. Saturday and noon–6 p.m. Sunday, inviting all to attend. tobacco alcohol and firearms are forbidden.
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Lakes study notes navigation releases cut recreation days
A study values the water supply at about 294 million and finds low lake conditions from navigation releases reduce high quality recreation days at Tuttle Creek by three and at Perry and Milford by seven. It also lowers days for waterfowl habitat and hunter access by up to 23 days. The report suggests extensions to ramps and timing changes to mitigate impacts.
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Turf debate stalls at planning panel on artificial turf use
Planning commissioners rejected a proposed turf rule change in a 6-2 vote while the city awaits a final ruling. Developers led by Thomas Fritzel backed the synthetic lawn at 546 Frontier Road but planners warned turf harms soil and urged natural landscaping as a safer, low maintenance option. The discussion does not affect turf use on sports fields. a separate regulation governs those. A separate unanimous vote approved a preliminary plan for a new apartment complex at 1043 Ind, moving Varsity House north to build five one, 41 two, and four three bedroom units with underground parking, though Historic Resources Commission must still approve the design.
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