Great train station robbery: Lawrence sign stolen
Lawrence police probe the disappearance of the neon Lawrence sign from the roof of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Depot in east Lawrence. Depot Redux, leading restoration effort, found the sign missing about a month ago and is awaiting recovery before Amtrak can restore the two signs from 1955 construction.
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Lawrence
Burlington Northern Santa Fe
East Lawrence
Depot Redux
Amtrak
Carey Maynard-Moody
Maynard-Moody
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Corp
Maynard- Moody
Diane Stoddard
Stan Hernly
Rehabilitated birds returned to wild
Rehabilitated red tailed hawk released after care by Operation WildLife volunteers. The bird, found near Clinton Lake maintenance shed with a damaged wing, received veterinary treatment and nutrition before passing a final test in the flying pens and returning to the wild.
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Operation WildLife
Bill Whinery
Samantha Walker
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Clinton Lake
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Lake
Walker
Linwood
Overland Park
Whinery
Lawrence Police Chief Ron Olin honored at retirement party
Lawrence Police Chief Ron Olin was feted at Maceli’s in downtown Lawrence Thursday night after 39 years with the department. A standing room crowd heard tributes from Mayor Mike Amyx, Capt. Dan Affalter, and Douglas County DA Charles Branson, who presented a plaque. Several federal officials also spoke, praising Olin’s dedication as he prepares to retire at month’s end.
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Dan Affalter
Douglas County
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Olin
Branson
Corliss
Dave Corliss
Kansas
Nick Krug
Journal-World Photo
Center
Maceli's
Building evacuated after chemical spill at Haworth Hall
Kansas University's Haworth Hall was briefly evacuated Thursday morning after a custodian knocked over canisters in the basement. HazMat determined the chemicals were nontoxic and Sunnyside Ave was closed about an hour. The building reopened by 8:30 a.m. and classes after 9:30 proceeded as scheduled.
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Sunnyside Ave
Sunnyside Avenue
Illinois Street
Naismith Drive
De Soto Mother Seeks Bond Reduction in Abuse Case
A De Soto woman charged with child abuse and endangerment seeks bond reduction from 250000 to 5000 or less citing pregnancy. Rachel Perez, 26, appeared in Johnson County District Court with a Sept 17 hearing set. Her four month pregnant status and two daughters in state custody accompany details of the emaciated Down syndrome son found in the attic and taken to Children’s Mercy Hospital.
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Rachel Perez
Johnson County
Peter Ruddick
Perez
Sheriff's
Children's Mercy Hospital
Gasoline prices dip to $2.49 at several stations
The Journal-World reports gas prices as low as 2.49 per gallon at multiple stations with a call-in line 832 7154 for lower prices. Assignment director Caroline Trowbridge coordinates tips and directs readers to ljworld com and social channels for updates.
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