Lawrence approves domestic registry for same sex partners
Lawrence city commissioners vote 4-1 to create a domestic registry allowing same sex couples to file partnerships with the city clerk. The registry offers no marriage rights but could aid partner health insurance access. By year end 30 couples had signed up, amid support from Kansas Equality Coalition and opposition from some religious leaders and Commissioner Amyx.
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Readers top stories reveal Kansas City area focus
Journal-World readers highlighted top items across 2007 including Kansas University record season, Greensburg tornado devastation, Wal-Mart approval on Sixth Street, two construction deaths on U.S. 59, and a fatal Boardwalk Apartments fire conviction. Also noted were domestic partnership registry, smoking ban upheld, and security alerts at KU.
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Virginia Tech
Wal-Mart Gets Green Light for Sixth Street Store in City
City commissioners end long dispute by approving a second Wal-Mart project. On a 4-1 vote, a roughly 100,000 square foot store will be built at Sixth Street and Wakarusa Drive. Boog Highberger opposed citing traffic concerns. supporters say traffic capacity exists and all development rules were followed.
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Wal-Mart
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Wakarusa Drive
Boog Highberger
Doug Compton
Bill Newsome
Iowa Street
Lawrence
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Tornado devastates Greensburg on May 4
An F-5 tornado struck Greensburg killing 12 residents and injuring many others while leveling most of the town’s 1,500 population. Emergency crews from Kansas and neighboring states aided cleanup as leaders discussed rebuilding with a $32 million relief package and a high school graduation tents setup.
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Lawrence
Rose gets 10 years for Boardwalk fire
In June families of victims watched as Jason Allen Rose, 21, was sentenced to ten years in prison after a Douglas County jury found him guilty on three counts of involuntary manslaughter, one count of aggravated arson, and seven counts of aggravated battery for the October 2005 Boardwalk Apartments fire that killed three and injured many.
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Lawrence
Washington woman charged in two counties in highway workers hit and run
Ramona Morgan, 48, of Washington state, faces charges in Osage and Douglas counties after a Sept. 11 hit and run near Pleasant Grove on US 59 killed two highway workers. The truck struck Rolland Griffith and Tyrone Korte, spike strips ended pursuit, Morgan jailed on 1 million dollars bond, daughter arrested then released, next court Jan 10.
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Osage County
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Ron” Griffith
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Tyrone T. Korte
Seneca
Korte
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Griffith
Dastrol Inc
Kansas Highway Patrol
City panel faces ethics probe over Deciphera deal in Lawrence
As 2007 ends, Lawrence officials defend the Deciphera Pharmaceuticals incentive package amid questions from citizens and state authorities. Attorney General Paul Morrison found a violation of open meetings rules, ordered two hours of training, and did not find sufficient evidence of conflict of interest against Mayor Sue Hack. County Commissioner Bob Johnson disclosed his ownership, with both officials insisting acts served the public interest.
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Deciphera Pharmaceuticals
Lawrence
Paul Morrison
Morrison
Sue Hack
Hack
Citizens Group
Bob Johnson
Johnson
Federal ruling advances South Lawrence trafficway project
The Federal Highway Administration ruled the Baker Wetlands route as the only feasible completion path for the SLT trafficway, signaling possible federal funding for a project long stalled. Critics warn the decision invites more legal challenges while supporters promise a multimillion-dollar mitigation package and public wetland access improvements. The project could cost about $130 million to finish, extending from Kansas Highway 10 east of Lawrence to South Iowa Street.
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Kansas rejects western Kansas coal plants in historic move
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment rejected two proposed coal fired plants near Holcomb, a first U S decision based on carbon emissions. Sunflower Electric Power and partners planned 1400 megawatts for out of state use, drawing lawsuits and political pushback from environmentalists, lawmakers, and Gov. Sebelius.
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Virginia Tech shooting echoes in KU spring fears
The spring in Lawrence mirrored Virginia Tech tragedy with vigils at KU and fears of a campus shooter. KU rolled out a text alert system used first for a snow storm, while a later incident near Wescoe Hall prompted a lockdown with no gun found. Michael Parker received 84 months for the 911 threats.
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