Reno praises Kansas City youths during bar association visit
U S Attorney General Janet Reno spoke to about 35 youths at Genesis School in Kansas City on violence and jobs. She praised their frankness and discussed welfare reform and health care while noting early intervention and personal accountability. The youths outlined a program named Squash It to promote nonviolence and model nationally.
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U.S
Janet Reno
Reno
American Bar Assn
Children’s Mercy Hospital
Clinton
Genesis School
Marcus Williams
Raymond Shipman
ABA
Country Club Plaza
Shipman
Ramon McGlothen
Teen critical after police mistake in Kansas City standoff
In Kansas City, a police officer on a three hour standoff shot and critically wounded 18 year old Jason Upton, mistaking him for the kidnapper. The stepfather, Michael Richmond, was held on 150000 bond on kidnapping and aggravated burglary charges as the investigation begins.
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Kansas City
Kan
Jason Upton
Kansas University Medical Center
Michael Richmond
Judith Richmond
Richmond
Upton
County weighs option to rebuild Wells Overlook tower
Commissioners will decide whether to rebuild replace or tear down the Wells Overlook tower after a structural analysis shows four main columns salvageable but the rest unusable. Public works director Frank Hempen said a redesign is preferable and he is pursuing cost estimates.
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Frank Hempen
County Public Works
Hempen
Douglas County orders tower analysis after unsafe park report
After Wells Overlook Park tower was deemed unsafe, county commissioners had a structural analysis done. The completed study confirms findings and notes ongoing concerns about vandalism at the park.
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Wells Overlook Park
Douglas County
Park plan near Lawrence could cost taxpayers thousands
TNT site three miles south of Lawrence and just east of U.S. 59 Highway may require public funds. Commissioners say they want to keep the park open if at all possible.
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Lawrence
U.S. 59
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