Cooperation Between Police and Reporter Uncovers BTK Case
Wichita police detectives and Wichita Eagle reporters joined to tell the story of how serial killer Dennis Rader was caught. British officials announce a fifth arrest in connection with recent attempted terrorist attacks tied to al Qaida. Homeland security chief Michael Chertoff says the terrorism alert will stay but more air marshals will staff overseas flights.
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Dennis Rader
al-Qaida
U.S
Homeland Security
Michael Chertoff
Concert tribute marks Princess Diana on her 46th birthday
Princes William and Harry organized a concert that drew about 70,000 fans to celebrate the life of Princess Diana on what would have been her 46th birthday. The event reflected the global outpouring of tributes and included public attendance at a major commemorative gathering.
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William
Harry
Diana
Quotable 66: corrections officer on tough job
Jen Carlson of Douglas County corrections reflects on the demanding role and the national hiring challenge. She notes seeing the worst in people and questions whether many have the stomach for it as counties struggle to hire and retain corrections staff.
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Jen Carlson
Douglas County
Hospitals Meet Medicare Death Rates For Heart Attacks
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released mortality rates for heart attack patients across the region and state. All local hospitals fall within the acceptable range according to the report.
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Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services
Flood Waters Threaten Downtown Ottawa Homes
After heavy rains, the Marais des Cygnes River flooded the bottoms area near East Second and South Poplar in Ottawa. Officials recorded 10.38 inches in Ottawa from Wednesday to Sunday with 17.25 inches in Franklin County. Gov. Sebelius added six counties to a state of emergency. No injuries were reported and evacuations were voluntary.
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Marais Des Cygnes
Ottawa
Kansas
Missouri
Osawatoke
Miami County
Kansas National Guard
Marais Des Cyenes
Tyler Carey
Carey
East Second
South Poplar
National Weather Service
Franklin County
6 News
Sarah Jones
Lawrence Municipal
City
Main Street
Steve Martin
Kathleen Sebelius
Buying into the gun culture by Chad Lawhorn
An online column notes Kansas life amid expanding concealed carry laws as the author visits a pawn shop and contemplates purchasing a Colt .380 pistol. The piece explores personal choice and the shifting cultural landscape around firearm ownership and permits.
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Kansas
Journal-World reshapes paper to emphasize local news
Changes put local news at front of Journal-World with City Hall and Lawrence coverage leading. The Lawrence & State page moves to 3A, obituaries, and local news anchor the front, while regional and international items shift toward the back.
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Journal-World
City Hall
Lawrence News
Lawrence & State
Annie
Weather Age
Pulse
Journal’ World
Dennis Anderson
Anderson
Danderson
Ljworld.com
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Wichita Eagle
Britain
de Orlin Wagner
Gdiepenbrock
By Chad Lawhorn
Clawhorn
Jworld.com
Liworld.com
Thad Altender
JournalWorld
Chad Lawhorn
Sourges
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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