Romney clinches GOP nomination with wife praise at convention
Mitt Romney swept to the Republican presidential nomination in Tampa as his wife Michelle praised him from the stage saying he is the man America needs. The couple shared a hug and kiss as delegates cheered, while Mrs. Romney highlighted his character and love for the country.
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Weis releases KU depth chart with two new starters
Kansas football coach Charlie Weis公布 the first regular season depth chart listing Aslam Sterling and Jordan Tavai as starters. Both players earned starting spots in under a month, signaling quick impact for the Jayhawks on Page 1B.
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Isaac joins Abraham in name Spiel and Katrina survivor tale
Margaret Thomas endured a week trapped in her New Orleans home as Katrina’s flood waters swirled toward the southern Louisiana coast while Isaac sharpened its path, prompting cautions and recounting survival.
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U S 59 project near completion in Kansas
The U S 59 realignment project in Kansas nears completion with paving striping and signage remaining. Phase one began in 2009 at a cost of $57 million for bridges and earthwork between Lawrence and Ottawa, phase two covers pavement at $24.7 million, and a 7.6 mile Franklin County section cost $63.5 million and opened in 2010.
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Read Across Lawrence Announces 10th Annual Event
Read Across Lawrence kicks off this Friday for the 10th annual program. Lawrence Public Library and Kansas University libraries organize events including a separate children’s reading session. A committee chose Winter’s Bone by Daniel Woodrell to feature a living author and spark debate on social issues.
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Trash carts roll out in Lawrence starting October fifteenth
Lawrence residents will receive roughly 21,000 De Soto based trash carts beginning Oct 15 with final deliveries by Nov 9 as the city shifts single family homes to cart usage. Officials note initial hesitation fades as residents adapt and provide feedback. A dedicated webpage lawrenceks org wrr carts and a new informational flyer with utility bills roll out to explain the program.
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