Armed robbery reported at Sonic in North Lawrence
Lawrence police search for a suspect described as a 5 foot 5 inch 150 pound black man wearing a pitted black scarf a light hooded sweatshirt gloves and black pants. The robbery at 1003 North Third Street occurred shortly after midnight with two employees inside. Cash and property taken then the suspect fled on foot toward the south. Police urge tips to 830-7430 or Crime Stoppers at 843 TIPS.
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Gas prices dip to 2.49 at several stations
The Journal-World reports gas prices as low as 2.49 dollars at multiple stations and invites readers to call 832-7154 if a lower price is found.
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MLK Banquet Urges College Students to Carry King's Torch
Kansas University hosted the MLK Banquet where U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II urged students to apply Martin Luther King Jr.'s nonviolent justice and peace ideals to current global and national issues. He cited health care, foreign conflicts, and environmental problems, stressing active involvement beyond Obama's election and noting continuing racial disparities. KU Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little and State Rep. Barbara Ballard shared the call for ongoing progress.
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Eagles Day at Free State High School draws 1000 for nature education
Nine year old Adam Ziegler and his grandfather examined owl pellets at the 14th Kaw Valley Eagles Day at Free State High School. The annual event gathers about 1,000 visitors to learn about eagles, other birds of prey, and ecology through displays and ranger guided tours.
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Lawrence
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Zana
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Prairie Park Nature Center
Observance proposed for Nov 4 to honor Obama
Kansas activist Sonny Scroggins urges a national observance each Nov 4 to recognize Barack Obama as the first African American president. He cites Obama’s election day 2008 and says the date marks national growth. Legislature considers two resolutions touching states’ rights and BioDefense funding at Kansas State University.
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Capitol security baffles lawmakers over tunnel entry bypass
Capitol Police have installed metal detectors at the Capitol, drawing grumbling from lawmakers. Sen. Carolyn McGinn says the measures are necessary, while Rep. Mario Goico notes a security gap in the Docking Building tunnel. Wichita candidate J R Claeys criticizes Elizabeth Ensley as she seeks secretary of state, citing past election errors.
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