Topeka man halts car to save children at care center
Myron Thomas, 45, steered his pickup in front of a runaway car that had medical problems causing it to lurch toward a group of about 20 kindergarten and first grade students at Lakeshore Learning Center. The car struck his truck and stopped. Driver Charles C. Lawton, 51, was treated and released from St Francis hospital.
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Fort Leavenworth guards under investigation for improprieties
At Fort Leavenworth the U S Army Disciplinary Barracks guards, all military police, are suspended during an Army Criminal Investigation Division probe into improprieties including drug activity and personal misconduct. Lt Col Jim Gleisberg offered few details and did not reveal charges or counts. The investigation began two weeks ago.
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Shawnee 13 year old drowns at Blackswan Lake
A 13 year old boy drowned Tuesday afternoon while swimming near a boat dock at Blackswan Lake in Shawnee. Police said the boy went underwater and did not resurface. Overland Park divers recovered the body after a 30 to 45 minute search. resuscitation attempts failed.
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Kansan ends 700 mile poverty walk at Statehouse
Julie Russell 41, of Kansas City Kansas, finished a 700 mile trek across Kansas at the Statehouse after 40 days of walking to spotlight poverty. First Lady Linda Graves greeted her at the Capitol as Russell urged awareness and action.
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Arson ruled in downtown Kansas City warehouse blaze
Fire officials concluded a massive downtown blaze in Kansas City was arson after ATF agents finished site work. Five buildings burned and four were damaged as investigators searched for four white men seen near the warehouses. A $5,000 reward was offered for information leading to arrests.
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Tallgrass preserve plans draw ire in Kansas cattle country
The Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve near Strong City faces cattlemen opposition as five NPS management options released this spring emphasize bison and wildlife over cattle. Critics argue plans bias toward bison, potentially altering the preserve’s ranching heritage core. The 11 000 acre Flint Hills site, largely owned by the National Park Trust, awaits a final proposal after public meetings and a forthcoming advisory panel discussion in Emporia.
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