Family car crosses center line in fatal head on crash
Douglas County crash report details a westbound Ford Fusion carrying six people that crossed the center line on Kansas Highway 10 near Iowa Street, colliding with a GMC and causing a fatal blaze. Victims include Anica Kirk and her three daughters, a relative Maurice Ross, and friend Felecia Harvey. Christine Wiseman survived in the GMC with serious injuries. All six in the Fusion died. seat belt use unclear. Investigators do not yet suspect driver impairment. results pending.
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Red Dog Days exhibit tracks Lawrence phenomenon
A Watkins Museum exhibit traces Red Dog Days from a six-athlete 1984 Lawrence High School conditioning program started by Don Gardner and Jim O’Connell to a community-wide event with 500 to 600 participants. The display highlights leaders, photos, and rules, including Beverly Gardner’s administration since 1994, and notes how COVID-19 shifted activities online.
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Douglas County delays ruling on Hamm Quarry expansion near Eudora
The Douglas County Commission will revisit Hamm Quarry’s bid to expand into 51 acres west of its 2364 North 1200 Road site. Concerns over resident notification and traffic near Eudora schools prompted a one week delay as opponents urged caution. The plan would also extend mining to a third 51 acre parcel and adjust operating hours.
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Homeless shelter furthers housing focus amid limited capacity
Lawrence Community Shelter leaders say they are accepting new residents again but must keep beds socially distanced to curb virus spread. The facility, which once housed up to 125, is currently sheltering 39 with a maximum distanced capacity of about 60, and has helped 68 people into housing since the pandemic began.
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