Burglars Target Rural Jefferson County Family 13 Break-ins
John Welborn and his wife face a decade of break-ins at their Jefferson County home, including seven burglaries, four outbuildings, and two vehicle thefts. The latest chaos left furniture overturned and keeps them wary. Local officials note burglary rates. victims describe lasting fear and calls for help.
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Richard Gwin
Journal-World Photo
John Welborn
Jefferson County
Clarence David Boose
Lecompton
Welborn
Welborns
Crime prevention tips for home burglary deterrence
Police offer guidance to reduce burglary risk including hiding valuables locking doors and windows leaving a TV or radio on during the day reporting suspicious activity and maintaining good lighting at night. Lawrence Police Department provides more tips on its website and emphasizes common sense in home security.
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Lawrence Police Department
Lawrencepolice.org
Burglaries Highlighted in 6News Video Report
World.com coverage notes several burglaries discussed in a 6News video report. Additional details and related articles are hosted at www.jworld.com for further context and updates.
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Jworld.com
Lworld.com
Religious leaders urge Kansas Christians to vote in 2006 primary
Three Protestant bishops urge Kansas Christians to vote in Tuesday’s primary, stressing civic duty and concern for public education. They stop short of endorsing candidates while highlighting turnout expectations and polling place maps in Douglas County.
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Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Dolores Moseley
Douglas County
Charles Branson
Topeka
Kansas
Scott Jameson Jones
United Methodist Church
Kansas Area
Jones
Gerald Mansholt
Central States Synod
The
Evangelical Lutheran Church In America
Dean Wolfe
Episcopal Diocese of
Iraqi homecoming turns deadly as gunfire erupts
An Iraqi homecoming celebration of a national soccer victory turns violent when insurgents open fire during the crowd. Firefighters and a U.S. service member are targeted as celebratory gunfire continues. Witnesses recount the shocking scene and the danger faced by locals and troops alike.
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Jeremy Redecap
Redecap
U.S
Israel halts south Lebanon air attacks after deadly strike
Israel suspended air operations in south Lebanon for 48 hours amid outrage over a Sunday airstrike that killed at least 56 people, most of them women and children sheltering in a building. The move, urged by the United States and disclosed in Jerusalem, also opens 24 hour escape corridors for residents and maintains humanitarian aid routes. Prime Minister Ehud Olmert approved an immediate pause and humanitarian measures.
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Jerusalem
Israel
South
Lebanon
State Department
Condoleezza Rice
Ehud Olmert
Trial begins for Lawrence father charged in infant death
A Lawrence man faces a trial starting Tuesday on a charge of killing his five month old daughter. The case centers on alleged abuse leading to the infant’s death and involves district court proceedings with the defendant in custody.
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Lawrence
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