Women quilt for every bed at new Lawrence shelter
A group of Lawrence women spent months stitching dozens of quilts to cover all 125 beds at the upcoming Lawrence Community Shelter. Organizer Bridget Law highlighted tying as a fast binding method to complete the project before the shelter opens.
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Lawrence woman given probation in child death case
Rebecca Lynn Wynne of Lawrence was sentenced to three years probation after pleading no contest to reckless involuntary manslaughter and two counts of aggravated child endangerment in the death of her 5 year old child who ingested morphine and oxycontin pills from an Easter egg. Her other two children remain in protective custody as Wynne completes treatment and hopes to regain custody.
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Chihuahua Recovering After Rottweiler Attack
A Lecompton resident reports their Chihuahua survived a life threatening attack by a Rottweiler on Saturday. Neighbors and volunteers have started to rally help, providing care and support for the injured pet.
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United Way Seeks Extra Gifts To Reach Goal
Leaders of the United Way of Douglas County say they remain more than 700000 short of the annual fundraising target. Colleen Gregoire, vice president and campaign manager, announced a special appeal to local businesses to boost donations with marquee messages to remind the public the goal is still unmet.
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Brownback urges mental health focus after shooting debate
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback urges examining mental health services while resisting immediate gun law changes after the Connecticut school massacre. He warns that rushing gun control proposals may hinder a serious mental health review nationwide. Brownback favors studying mental health programs.
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