Dispatchers The Silent Backbone Of Emergency Response
In Lawrence and Douglas County four dispatcher squads operate the 911 center serving the city and county. The article notes their listening role and the tools they rely on while hinting at the high tension of real emergencies amidst a casual conference room discussion. A machete threat in the next cubicle is mentioned as a jarring aside in this tense setting.
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Oil drilling disrupts rural home site near Baldwin City
Victoria Guerrero and her husband Fernando returned to Douglas County after a two year German deployment to find their 10 acre plot southeast of Baldwin City turned into a drilling site. Four new oil wells dot the land disrupting plans for their dream home.
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Jayhawkers saga: Willmott’s 15 year film journey
Kansas University associate professor Kevin Willmott aimed for a Wilt Chamberlain biopic but pivoted to a broader tale. The film Jayhawkers, about KU legends and the university’s civil rights era, premieres next weekend, marking a long and personal filmmaking quest.
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Inside 2B 6C Join Us at LJWorld Socials
Readers are invited to follow the Lawrence Journal-World on Facebook and Twitter for updates and behind the scenes notes. The note promotes the paper’s social media presence and access points.
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Ethan Perrins Wins Douglas County Spelling Bee Title
Southwest Middle School finalist Ethan Perrins wins the Douglas County spelling bee title at the regional competition. Page 3A.
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