Advocates seek rape exams closer to home
Jessica Kreutzer reported being raped on August 8, 2008, in her Hays home and faced a 6 1/2 hour exam after traveling to Salina for a sexual assault nurse. Local advocates say longer trips delay justice, complicate evidence collection, and deter victims from seeking exams.
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Jessica Kreutzer
Hays
Hays Medical Center
Kreutzer
Salina
Samantha Butler
Northwest
Kansas
Butler
Blizzard ends but subzero cold lingers in Douglas County
The Christmas Blizzard of 2009 loosens its grip as Ed Bloodsworth notes the storm has wrapped up yet temperatures remain in the teens and 20s. Douglas County totals range 8.5 to 10 inches with ongoing road hazards and active police call volumes.
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Gnews Meteorologist
Ed Blood
Sworth
Bloodsworth
Douglas County
Lawrence
Lecompton
National Weather Service
Mark Warren
Warren
Mutating Germ Strains Prompt Drug Treatment Warnings
In Lopburi Thailand at Wat Prabat Nampa an Oct 5 2009 photo shows how germs mutate when TB and AIDS patients miss or end treatment. Simple TB costs about 10 dollars for a full course but six months of correct drug combination is essential. Stopping early risks drug resistant TB that can cost 100000 dollars yearly to treat and may have few effective meds left.
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Wat Prabat Nampa
Lopburi
Thailand
Airlines Tighten Security After Detroit Flight Attempt
Global airports increased pat downs and restrict carry ons amid a security surge following a Nigerian man’s attempt to ignite an explosive on a Detroit bound flight. Passengers report last hour seat stays, stowed belongings, and intensified screening at gates and bag checks. Officials say the TSA directive targets overseas to U.S. flights, with heightened checks and longer lines noted by travelers including Nehmi Klaassen and Jennifer Allen.
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Detroit
Transportation Security Administration
Overseas
Air Canada
Nigeria
Amsterdam
U.S
Midwest
TSA
Transportation Security
New York
Tampa
United Airlines
Dulles
Nehmi Klaassen
Klaassen
Jennifer Allen
Northwest Airlines
Allen
Shelby Township
Mich
Young People Flock to Licenses Before New Laws Take Effect
Young applicants rush to driver license bureaus on the eve of the new year avoiding upcoming laws. Officials say crowds reflect anticipation as changes go into effect January first.
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