New Year's Eve tornadoes kill six across Arkansas and Midwest
Unusually warm air fueled tornadoes that struck Friday across Arkansas Missouri and Illinois killing at least six and injuring dozens. Three deaths occurred in Cincinnati Arkansas and three near Rolla Missouri with further storms in the St. Louis area. Over 19000 Mississippi residents lost power as watches and warnings spread through Louisiana and Mississippi.
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Miller concedes Alaska Senate race to Murkowski
Republican Joe Miller ended his legal fight over Alaska's U.S. Senate seat and conceded to incumbent Lisa Murkowski. He spoke at an Anchorage news conference after state certification, noting the low likelihood of an appeals win and acknowledging practical realities.
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Cuomo Sworn In as New York Governor in Private Ceremony
Andrew Cuomo has been sworn in as New York's 56th governor in a private Albany ceremony at the governor’s mansion. His father Mario Cuomo attended with Cuomo’s daughters and Sandra Lee. A public swearing in is planned for his first day in office. He succeeds David Paterson after the Spitzer resignation.
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Final Friday arts glow ends 2010 in Lawrence
Lawrence residents braved cold wind to mark New Year’s Eve with Final Fridays at Hobbs Taylor Lofts. Ben Ahlvers of the Lawrence Arts Center and Dan Dishman of Lenexa shared thoughts on the growing image friendly event. The small-city setting, personal connections, and ongoing shows drew attendees including Ahlvers’ son Elliot who enjoyed a favorite circular piece.
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Longtime LMH secretary retires after 50 years of service
Gloria Pringle retired after 50 years at Lawrence Memorial Hospital where she served as secretary to the president and handled roles from ER calls to payroll and scheduling surgeries. She began in 1953 on a typewriter, witnessed vast changes, and was praised by President Gene Meyer for keeping the hospital grounded and efficient.
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Courts brace for budget cuts and staff changes in Douglas County
Douglas County courts face more budget tightening with no expected increases aside from maintenance. Chief Judge Robert Fairchild notes plans to do more with less as the Kansas Supreme Court orders a weighted caseload study. Judge Jean Shepherd retires, Barbara Kay Huff fills family court, with division of her cases among six district judges.
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