Crossing through history at Blue Jacket Crossing site
Mary Lynn Stuart of the Lawrence Preservation Alliance documents the Blue Jacket Crossing on the Wakarusa along the Oregon Trail. Wagon swales mark three crossings on private land southeast of Lawrence, as development threatens to erase this era of frontier travel and hard work.
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True cost of public education in Kansas debate grows
Kansas lawmakers face a potential 568 million tax increase to meet a court ordered education funding standard. The Legislature approved a 290 million boost for the coming year funded by tax receipts and reserves. A post audit study will quantify actual costs of a suitable education by January as the session resumes.
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Wichita
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Experts: War on terror will be an endless fight
A Reuters/Associated Press survey of terrorism scholars argues the war on terror could be endless. After London's Thursday attacks, experts warn the struggle may extend far beyond initial goals, with some experts saying the conflict has not truly begun.
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Signs point to a rough hurricane season
Forecasters warn 2005 will be active with four named storms before Labor Day. National Hurricane Center lead forecaster Martin Nelson notes this as the earliest such occurrence since 1851. The season runs June 1 to November 30, with Dennis among early storms affecting utilities from Louisiana to the Carolinas.
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Hurricane Dennis hits Florida Keys with deaths and flooding
Hurricane Dennis weakened as it neared the Gulf Coast causing flooding and power outages in the Florida Keys. Evacuations affected about 1.4 million people while Haiti and Cuba reported at least 20 deaths. The storm was forecast to strengthen and make landfall later today with heavy rain and dangerous surf.
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Debate heats over reopening Lawrence hospital unit
A heated debate surrounds reopening the inpatient mental health unit at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Mental health advocates urge leaders to focus on strengthening the existing system in Lawrence while considering restoring the unit on Monday.
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