Bluff-jumping accidents spur safety questions at Table Rock
Two weekend bluff-jumping accidents near Table Rock Lake prompt lake officials to consider added warnings and possible barriers. Michael Baker, 33, of Vinita Oklahoma, died after a 25 foot fall. Joshua Cook, 22, of Olathe Kansas, was injured falling 20 feet. Officials say vast shoreline complicates signage and there is no state law banning bluff jumping.
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Navy SEAL James Suh of Lawrence among eight killed in Afghanistan crash
Jae Chang, KU architecture professor and cousin of Petty Officer 2nd Class James Suh, says Suh was a star athlete and cheerful, serving in the Navy SEALs. Suh, 28, was one of eight SEALs killed in a helicopter crash. bodies were flown to Dover and then Hawaii. A funeral is planned in Hollywood Hills with services in two to three weeks.
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City commission split on civility ordinances
City leaders passed civility rules on blocking sidewalks and rooftop access with a 3-2 vote. The measure bans lying or sitting to obstruct pedestrians, with First Amendment protections for protests. Commissioners Run dle and Highberger opposed the rooftop clause, citing public safety doubts.
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City to ban hunting and trapping in parks
City commissioners moved to preliminarily approve an ordinance banning hunting and trapping of animals in city parks after two years of complaints in Riverfront Park. Wildlife officials supported the move, saying a city ordinance would aid enforcement efforts.
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Approval Delay on Office Building at 4101 W Sixth St
Commissioners postpone approval of a two story office building site plan at 4101 W Sixth St after neighbors raise drainage concerns. They ordered the stormwater engineer and Doug Garber Construction to meet with residents to address the issues.
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