Donor Carl Arentson Gives Life After Death
Carl Arentson died October 2 and donated his organs to four recipients: a 49-year-old musician, a 61-year-old truck driver, a 16-year-old boy, and a 53-year-old mail carrier. Sister Ingrid Pearson honors his life and impact while recalling his long struggles with mental illness and disability. Arentson, once a Lawrence resident and Library fixture, is remembered for generosity and family ties.
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Judge rejects necessity defense in Tiller killer Roeder case
A Kansas judge ruled that state law does not permit a necessity defense for Scott Roeder, who has admitted killing Dr. George Tiller arguing it was to save unborn children. The ruling limits potential defenses, keeps venue changes and jury-strike motions alive, and leaves Roeder facing first degree murder charges and possible life imprisonment.
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Kansas lags in stopping tobacco funding crisis
Kansas ranks 39th nationally in funding tobacco prevention with 1.3 percent of the tobacco settlement and taxes spent on prevention. The state will collect 170 million dollars this year but spend only 2.3 million on prevention, while CDC recommends 32 million and tobacco companies spend 104 million annually on marketing. The report A Broken Promise to Our Children: The 1998 State Tobacco Settlement 11 Years Later is by Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, American Heart Association, and American Cancer Society Cancer.
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Christmas Eve Prison Break Remains Mystery in Lansing
A 35 year old Christmas Eve escape from Lansing state prison continues to baffle investigators. The high profile case draws renewed attention from authorities seeking clues and accountability.
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