Influenza still widespread in Kansas as whooping cough wanes
Lawrence Douglas County health officials report pertussis outbreaks subsiding with only seven suspected cases so far in 2013, while influenza remains widespread nationwide. The fall and summer pertussis spikes followed by a milder current season, and CDC voluntary surveillance shows flu-like visits staying elevated since December, peaking earlier than usual.
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City to buy land for recreation center plan
Lawrence officials clarified that KU Endowment will not donate 26 acres for the city recreation center near Sixth Street and the South Lawrence Trafficway. The city will purchase the land for 780000 dollars, about 30000 dollars per acre, a detail officials say does not alter the overall project cost.
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Iowa Street Work Starts Monday on Main North-South Route
Major portions of Iowa Street also U S Highway 59 will be reduced to one lane in each direction from 15th Street to the Irving Hill overpass as crews begin months of road work on the city’s main north south thoroughfare.
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Inside Classified Deaths
Classified death notices compiled from local listings highlight memorials, service details, and surviving family notes. The item directs readers to social media pages for broader tributes and updates.
Kansas Supreme Court Disbars Lawrence Lawyer Baker
The Kansas Supreme Court disbars Lawrence attorney Douglas Lee Baker for allegedly squandering 2.6 million dollars of investors funds. The action, reported on page 3A, marks a high profile discipline in a long running case.
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