Exercise teaches preparedness by local fire crew drill
Lawrence firefighters responded to four men feeling ill in a vehicle near St Margaret's Episcopal Church after reports of flu like cases at Topeka hospitals. The team, wearing gloves, used a low setting hose to decontaminate the potentially exposed group and themselves before transport to Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Agencies across Douglas County joined the drill as part of a regional exercise.
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Kansans Warned as Heat Wave Hits 100 Degrees
Health officials urge hydration and limited exposure as temperatures reach 100 degrees across the state. KDHE reports three heat deaths and over 240 illnesses this year. An excessive heat warning covers the Lawrence area from noon today to 8 p.m. Saturday. End of week winds may worsen air quality for asthma sufferers.
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KU seeks funds for medicated building and drug discoveries
Kansas University officials outline two major budget initiatives to the Board of Regents including a proposed Kansas Institute for Translational Chemical Biology with a 2.5 million per year funding, aiming to advance drug discovery and partnerships while expanding medical class sizes in Kansas City as part of the university’s budget push.
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Scorcher prompts big heat with light activity
A short Kansas morning notes a scorcher day with a low around 74. The brief mentions image 8A in the Business Comics section and invites readers to follow LJWorld on Facebook and Twitter for updates.
Free bus rides for Downtown Lawrence sidewalk sale
Downtown Lawrence shoppers can avoid parking concerns by riding free buses to the annual sidewalk sale on Thursday. The city urges residents to leave cars at home and use public transit to reach downtown events.
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