Ice storm nears with 3 to 5 inch accumulation forecasts
Lawrence faces sleet ice and freezing drizzle as an ice storm on the back edge brings several inches of ice by weekend end. Temperatures plunge from a record 67 to a wind chill below zero with lows around 15. Officials urge cautious driving and residents to stay off streets while crews spray sand and salt on arterial routes despite cold interfering with treatment.
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Missing Beaufort boys found alive near St. Louis
A 13-year-old boy who vanished from a gravel road near Beaufort Mo. five days ago was found alive Friday about 60 miles away in a Kirkwood apartment. A 15-year-old missing since 2002 was also located with the suspect Michael Devlin 41, who faces kidnapping charges. Ben Ownby, a straight-A student, appeared dazed but unharmed as he was reunite with his family. Authorities noted a white truck and a white pickup with camper shell were linked to the case.
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Kansans Eye Universal Health Coverage Plan
Health officials say a universal coverage plan is not a pie in the sky goal. Governor Sebelius has proposed coverage for all Kansans but offered few details while California’s governor outlined a detailed plan. The Kansas Health Policy Authority, formed in 2005, coordinates statewide health policy and studies the Massachusetts approach for a report due next month. Megan Ingmire notes other states advancing health care reform.
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Lawrence again bypassed for feature film setting
A Kansas University doctoral student leads the cast of The City of Your Final Destination, starring Anthony Hopkins and Laura Linney. The city of Lawrence is not used. Boulder, Colorado stands in as Lawrence. Kansas Film Commission Director Peter S. Jasso notes no offer beyond research requests.
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Kansas Legislature Summit of Big Ideas in 2007
The 2007 Kansas Legislature becomes a gathering of ambitious proposals as lawmakers push broad reforms. Leaders seek consensus on major policy shifts amid intense debate and optimism for rapid progress.
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