Rumsfeld says Iraq Afghanistan reforms will take time
Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld spoke at the Dole Institute in Lawrence praising new democracies in Iraq and Afghanistan while noting significant challenges ahead from the U.S. ground wars. He cited America's evolving political template and cited slavery as a turning point in U.S. history.
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Mother charged in child's death by opiate ingestion
Douglas County prosecutors charge 25 year old Lawrence woman Rebecca Lynn Wynne with reckless involuntary manslaughter and two counts of aggravated child endangerment for the death of her 5 year old daughter who ingested opiates in the evening of April 27, with two other children ages 6 and 4 also in Wynne's care.
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Kansas launches $20 million tech education program
Officials led by Governor Brownback promotes the Career and Technology Act offering free technical education tuition for Kansas high school juniors and seniors in the coming school year. The program aims to build a skilled workforce with state approved occupations including bus and truck mechanics carpenters electricians and computer specialists. Olivia Schwyhart of Lawrence praised Washburn Tech where she earned a top state pin design award saying the opportunity gives students a head start on careers or college.
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Weather Forecast Promises Hot, Humid Day Ahead
Not as humid today with a high of 93. The forecast highlights continued heat, urging sun protection and hydration. Local business classified notices mention social media updates at Facebook and Twitter pages for LJ World.
Bond Set For Mission Man Involuntary Manslaughter
A judge sets bond at $50,000 for a Mission man accused of involuntary manslaughter in the February death of a 27 year old Lawrence man. The case stems from a fatal incident investigated by local authorities, with court proceedings scheduled to determine next steps.
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