Setting the stage for summer at Free State High School display
Free State High School sophomore Jacquelyn Soelter 16 places a wig on a mannequin in Weaver's Department Store window as part of Kelli Brahler's textile and fashion class Students Olivia Schmidt Hannah Carlson Taylor Clark and Chelsea Rios assist in creating the window display The piece notes a 6GNews feature on LJWorld com
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Lone wild turkey trots through Lawrence neighborhood
A lone wild turkey was spotted Wednesday in the 1800 block of Learnard Avenue near 18th Street, drawing both neighbor affection and frustration. Residents including Andrea Williams say the bird has lingered since September, with some feeding it while others have called Animal Control. Wildlife officials note winter flocks are common, but this bird appears solitary and may challenge control efforts.
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Andrea Williams
Williams
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Douglas County
Brad Rueschhoff
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks District
Central Falls school to fire all teachers by year end
Central Falls Rhode Island board approves mass teacher layoffs after failed talks with the teachers union. Up to half may be rehired under a federal reform option—praising by Education Secretary Arne Duncan and critics from the union. The move ties to efforts to boost funding and reform the town’s troubled school.
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Frances Gallo
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Don Carcieri
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Democrats warn speaker to step aside over lawsuit
House Democrats demand Speaker Mike O’Neal resign from leading a case against the state that targets fund sweeps. The suit, funded by O’Neal’s clients who paid $5 million in fees, seeks repayment and prohibits future sweeping, while Democrats call it a conflict of interest and urge formal action. Leadership names and contact details appear in the letter delivery notes.
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Toyota chief apologizes to U.S. owners and Congress
Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda apologized in Washington for safety lapses linked to unintended acceleration and recalls. He said priorities had become confused amid growth, while lawmakers accused the firm of greed. Toyota will offer free at home pickup, cover transportation costs, and provide rental cars during repairs under a New York state backed deal.
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City Shelter Moves Planned to Far East Side
A tentative plan proposes relocating the city’s homeless shelter to the far east side with details to follow once plans materialize.
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