Kansas winter brings RV residents to Clinton Park camp
In Clinton State Park the boats are out of water and restrooms shut for winter. Campground 3 hosts about two dozen RV dwellers, some permanent, others using it as a cold route to homelessness. Gene and Diane Wallace, longtime Lawrence residents, left their apartment in August 2011 to live full time in an RV.
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Douglas County gears up for 2013 law enforcement tech
Douglas County Kansas law enforcement agencies and courts anticipate technology upgrades in 2013 amid looming budget pressures. Emergency communications and court filing systems will begin next year, with electronic filing piloted March 1 for major users before broader rollout, as judges weigh staffing needs against funding.
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NIH moves to boost diversity in medical research
NIH announced multiple diversity initiatives after Donna Ginther of KU highlighted that black researchers faced a one third lower chance of receiving NIH funding than white researchers. New programs include undergraduate research support, mentoring, and a plan for anonymous grant reviews, targeting changes from 2000 to 2006 study findings.
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Mostly cloudy forecast for today high 34 low 13
The forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies with a high near 34 and a low around 13. Readers are directed to page 10A for the full weather story and to LJWorld on social media for updates.
Salvation Army Red Kettle Near Goal This Year
The Salvation Army reports about 120000 dollars raised in its Red Kettle campaign this year, nearing the 125000 dollar goal. The final total will depend on auctioning donated gold coins.
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