Lawrence athlete Brady Tanner wins world powerlifting medals in Greece
Special Olympian Brady Tanner returned from Athens with four medals including gold in dead lift 52235 pounds and bench press 335.5 pounds, silver in squat 495 pounds, plus gold in combined total of 1353 pounds. Officials praise his focus and announce a home welcome at Kansas City Airport and a later Lawrence celebration.
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Fire damages west Lawrence home. two treated at LMH
A west Lawrence house owned by Ted and Ola Faucher sustained significant damage in a fire reported about 3:25 p.m. A second alarm was struck. Ted Faucher received on scene treatment then went to Lawrence Memorial Hospital for observation. he was said to be fine. Fire Chief Mark Bradford said firefighters had the blaze under control within 15 minutes.
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City seeks answers on SRS shutdown
Local legislators plan a public forum over the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services plan to close the Lawrence office amid statewide restructuring. SRS will merge six regions into four and close nine offices to save money, reassignment to neighboring offices including 87 Lawrence staff. Community leaders and the district attorney warn of potential harm to victims and services while Gov. Brownback previews his first six months at a Statehouse news conference.
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Health reporter contact line appears in brief
Health reporter Karrey Britt can be reached at 832-7190, a line likely appended to a local health news item for reader inquiries. The snippet confirms the journalist's name and phone contact.
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Populations near nuclear plants rise amid aging facilities
AP investigation finds populations around most of America's 104 operating reactors have swelled up to 4.5 times since 1980, while evacuation plans rely on outdated routes and a fixed 10 mile zone. Higher power levels raise radiation risk in a major accident, and spent fuel storage remains unresolved.
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