Levee holds as rains flood basements in Lawrence
Heavy rainfall totaling 3.39 inches in 24 hours saturated basements and streets in Lawrence causing backed up sewers but officials said the Kansas River level rose 2.6 feet since Wednesday noon, staying well below the levee topping stage. Douglas County Emergency Preparedness coordinator Paula Phillips said the area is coping and North Lawrence remains safe.
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Drenched Kansas braces for more rain and floods
Manhattan and Riley County officials monitor storms as western Kansas floods evacuate towns and officials rush to fortify Dix Addition with sandbags. About 2,000 volunteers in Manhattan prepare and guard flood areas while National Guard assists and watches reservoirs.
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Local Civil Air Patrol Members Ready to Help in Missouri
Local Civil Air Patrol volunteers prepare to assist Missouri in disaster relief efforts. Page 3A.
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Emmy nominations announced for 45th Primetime Emmys
Emmy nominations highlighted CBS leading with 92 total and Northern Exposure topping nominations with 16. NBC earned 80, ABC and HBO tied at 55, PBS 38, Fox 10. Winners announced in September. Seinfeld and Citizen Cohn tied for second with 11 nominations.
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Jefferson County floods lift river to 23 feet at Lecompton
Emergency officials report Kansas River at about 23 feet at Lecompton with Turtle Creek and Milford reservoir releases expected to add another foot. Most residents between Williamstown and Grantville evacuated earlier this week, though officials say crest likely today and no major increases expected in coming days.
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Flood update in Kansas River area
Kansas River level likely will not exceed 22 feet, keeping North Lawrence safe from flooding. About 600 people lost power overnight as rain drenched Lawrence area. Flooding affects Lake View Subdivision, parks, and a trailer court at First and Lincoln. Cleanup crews plan Friday trash pickup. residents can call 841 1941 for special pickups.
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Hilleary trains as Chiefs' No 2 punter in camp river falls
Former Jayhawk quarterback Chip Hilleary earns the No 2 punter spot at Kansas City Chiefs training camp in River Falls Wisconsin as he pursues a NFL chance. Also notes Surgeon General Elders withholding condom defect information in Arkansas schools and clinics amid health directorship. Page 2A quotes about a family tragedy involving a swarm of Africanized bees.
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Ginsburg Voices Civil Rights Stand Amid Hearings
Ruth Bader Ginsburg urged the Senate Judiciary Committee to deplore discrimination against homosexuals and others. She called diversity a treasure and said civil rights acts express the nation’s highest principles, while facing questioning on abortion.
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