Oddity lovers invited on HGTV Home Strange Home tour
Collector Randy Walker and artist Schmiedeler, famed for the Museum of Odd, will appear in separate HGTV episodes premiering after the new year. Walker showcases sock monkeys and hair balls from cow stomachs, while Schmiedeler decorates a 1910 bungalow with junkyard finds and kinetic art.
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Burglary suspects face plea deals and sentences
The Lawrence area case recap shows Brooks and others pleading no contest to aggravated burglary or related charges, with several cases dismissed. Sentences range from probation to Jan. dates, as police close 29 additional crimes by Brooks’ admissions while prosecutors cite limited proof for broader charges.
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Sanders
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Lawrence
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Oxford Road
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Augusta Drive
Quail Creek Drive
Washington
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Tomahawk Drive
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Louisiana Street
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Backlog for Kansas universities defers a maintenance drop
Officials say deferred maintenance at Kansas public universities is easing after years of funding gaps. The backlog fell from about 904 million in 2011 to around 800 million, aided by a 46 million federal stimulus use and mandatory maintenance funding in new campus construction since 2007. Regents officials credit targeted spending and market factors for the improvement.
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Overland Park Arboretum to charge admission next year
The Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens will begin charging admission in January. The 300 acre city-run park drew a record 157000 visitors through November, topping last year’s 141000. Fees are 3 for ages 13 and up, 1 for ages 6 to 12, with free entry for children under six and on select times.
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Journal-World Staff Directory Update at Lawrence KS News Center
The Journal-World provides contact details for editors and departments at its Lawrence Kansas News Center including Mark Potts vice president of content Caroline Trowbridge managing editor Ann Gardner editorial page editor Tom Keegan sports editor and other contacts for circulation and advertising departments with phone numbers and emails.
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Ljworld.com
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Lawrence
Poll on holiday presents prompts reader responses
Readers weigh in on gift giving with 87 percent saying no and 12 percent yes. The online poll invites at LJWorld.com for more responses and to cast a vote.
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