KU Hospital improves in U S News rankings
KU Hospital in Kansas City Kansas earned six entries on the 2010 U S News Best Hospitals list with ear nose and throat 29th pulmonology 30th kidney disorders 32nd heart and heart surgery 37th urology 43rd and geriatrics 47th Three programs rose from last year and KU was the only Kansas hospital on the list Hospital has 583 staffed beds serves over 24000 inpatients annually CEO Bob Page credited clinicians and staff for the gains
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Vintage WWII Aircraft Display At Lawrence Municipal Airport
A trio of vintage planes including a P-51 Mustang a B-17 Flying Fortress and a B-24 Liberator will be on display at Lawrence Municipal Airport from 9 am to 5 pm today and 9 am to noon Friday walk throughs cost 12 for adults and 6 for children 12 and under half hour flights on the bombers are 425 with reservations required via 800 568 8924
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Moran Holds Fundraising Edge in Kansas Senate Primary
U S Senate primary in Kansas shows Moran from Hays raising 538000 this year through June 30 while Todd Tiahrt from Goddard tallies 451000. Tiahrt team says cash on hand gap is shrinking as Aug 3 primary nears, with both congressmen vying to replace Sam Brownback who seeks the governor’s office.
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Advance voting begins slowly for Aug 3 primary
Douglas County votes slowly on the first day of advance voting for the August 3 primary. County Clerk Jamie Shew notes many residents are out of town and that ballots are being mailed while a few voters cast ballots in the courthouse rotunda. The vote is for primary nominees.
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Death at The Oread prompts ongoing inquiry in Lawrence
Lawrence police continue to investigate the death of 25 year old Brandon Sims who fell from an upper-level balcony at The Oread hotel on June 8. Toxicology results are pending and autopsy findings have not yet been released as investigators await further information. The case remains under review with no timeline for a conclusion.
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Topeka hospital lays off 105 workers
St Francis Health Center in Topeka announces 105 layoffs due to dropping patient admissions. About one third are management and span nonclinical and clinical roles. Spokeswoman Christine Woolsey says severance is offered. This marks the second layoff in under two years after 29 employees were cut in November 2008.
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Attorney to join Kansas Court of Appeals in Parkin choice
Gov Mark Parkin named G Gordon Atcheson of Overland Park to the Kansas Court of Appeals replacing the late Judge Jerry Elliott. The selection over two lower court judges was announced Wednesday. Atcheson has nearly 30 years of practice and has argued before state and federal appellate courts including the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Gasoline Prices Hit $2.53 At Several Stations
The Journal-World reports gas prices as low as 2.53 dollars at multiple stations with a call-in line 832 7154 for lower prices.
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