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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1997

Page

4

Third victim dies from KPL blast at Lawrence plant

A third victim, Charles Price, 51, of North Kansas City, died early Monday from burns after the November 24 explosion at KPL's Lawrence Energy Center. Duane Tenpenny and Ron Guy also died, while a fourth worker was treated for smoke inhalation. Investigators probe safety gear and breaker fault as cause remains undetermined.

KPL Lawrence Energy Center Charles Price North Kansas City Kansas University Medical Center Kansas City Kan Western Resources Inc Price Carl Koupal Western ABB Services Co ITE ABB Koupal Mike DeCocco Duane Tenpenny Ropeka Ron Guy Erik Mitchell Mitchell KUMC Guy

Historic Perry home destroyed by fire and five departments

Fire damaged the 209 Main residence known as the old Lee House, a landmark in Perry. More than 100 years old, the dwelling suffered extensive loss with damage estimated at 80,000 to 100,000. Five volunteer fire departments battled the blaze after a smoke alarm alerted Bill Tomlin and his daughter Niki.

Perry Main Lawrence Charlene Kornbrust Lee House Bill Nancy Tomlin Kornbrust Bill Tomlin Niki Hallmark Topeka Don Haynes Jefferson County Rha Gwin

Indoor rainsoaked Murphy Hall ruins at KU

Alex Weston, Murphy Hall stage manager, found indoor rain damage after a Thanksgiving night storm soaked the Crafton-Preyer Theatre area. A temporary roof leak caused flooding, ruining the stage floor, main speaker system, and prop stock, with water seeping into Room 209 and other spaces.

Alex Weston Murphy Hall Kansas University Weston Crafton-Preyer Theatre Kathy Pryor University Theatre Inge Theatre Jim Peterson University the

Mercury spill closes Grant School in Lawrence

A classroom mercury spill at Grant School near Lawrence Municipal Airport led to a temporary closure. Superintendent Al Azinger said the amount was more than a drop but less than a teaspoon and air quality checks may allow reopening Wednesday if tests are clear.

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