County jail and mental health plans eyed at Douglas County work session
Douglas County commissioners hold a 1 30 p m work session to discuss expansions to the jail a mental health crisis center and a mental health court with the sheriff s office district court and Bert Nash. No public comment is planned.
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Astronauts weigh Martian fiction versus reality
NASA veteran Grunsfeld and author Hawley critique The Martian’s science. They debunk a sandstorm and the nitrogen-filled suit scene as implausible, noting pure nitrogen would not sustain a human and would likely lead to unconsciousness and death. They remain hopeful about future human missions to Mars.
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Two Astronauts, One Stellar Night at Liberty Hall
Lawrence Public Library invites the public to a free event featuring two astronauts at Liberty Hall on Thursday from 7 30 to 9 p m Tickets are required but a few remain and unclaimed seats will be held for non ticket holders from 7 15 p m Call 843 3833 or visit 707 Vermont St for details
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Mars by 2035: a feasible flight with support
In a column excerpt from Joanna Hlavacek on LJWorld.com, Hawley argues Mars travel by 2035 is techno logically possible but requires political and public backing for NASA. The piece notes a future similar to The Martian, minus atmospheric density details.
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KU police seek suspect in theft of walker and aids
Kansas University police are seeking a suspect in the theft of a walker and a set of hearing aids stolen from Allen Fieldhouse between 4 40 p m and 10 30 p m on February 15. The items valued at 6100 belonged to a 79 year old.
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Lawrence Woman Present at KU OSU Game Incident
A Lawrence woman who attended the Kansas University men’s basketball game against Oklahoma State is sought for information. Anyone with details should call the KU Office of Public Safety at 864-5900 or KU Crime Stoppers at 864-8888.
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Hearing Delay Set In 2014 Killing Case
Lawrence woman Angelica Kulp faces a first degree murder charge for the July 22 2014 killing of Christine Kaplan. Her attorney asked to delay the hearing to April to allow more discovery time. Judge Kay Huff set the next court appearance for 2 p.m. April 12.
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District weighs iPads for middle school 1 to 1 program
Lawrence school board reviews a plan to issue iPads to about 2,400 middle school students to improve home and school access to digital texts. Officials say high school rollout is postponed while comparing iPads with laptops. The district plans $965,000 for devices plus $850,000 for technology leases, with final approval due March 21.
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