Kansan Killed in Iraq Honored by Family at Funeral
Maj. Gen. James Collins of Fort Lewis presents the flag to Elaina Morton for her husband Sgt. Benjamin Morton. Allen Morton comforts Elaina as funeral rites are held Thursday at St Andrews Catholic Cemetery in Shahora. Morton died when his patrol encountered small arms fire in Mosul, Iraq.
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Fort Lewis
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Elaina Morton
Benjamin Morton
Allen Morton
St Andrews Catholic Cemetery
Shah Ora
Mosul
Iraq
Biodiesel Bus Trial At KU Shows Promise For Fleet
KU on Wheels tested biodiesel on two campus buses over two weeks, costing $50 more than diesel. Transportation coordinator Blake Huff called the test smooth with no major issues, and board members weighed a gradual transition next spring to boost environmental friendliness, despite winter performance questions.
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Kansas University
Blake Huff
KU On Wheels
Huff
Campus Transportation Board
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Transportation Board
Bengtson
Staff contact numbers for 6News reporters
Staff writer Terry Rombeck and reporter Brooke Wehner provide contact numbers 832-7145 and 832-6327 respectively for reader inquiries.
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Labette County backs BRAC plant closure plan with potential stay option
Labette County Commission endorsed including the Kansas Army Ammunition Plant on BRAC despite seeking a deal to allow Day & Zimmermann to remain and bid on contracts. The plan would have a redevelopment authority purchase the 14,000 acre site for future development, saving jobs and attracting new investment. Day & Zimmermann has operated the facility since 1970 and officials vow continued community support while BRAC commissioners are to be briefed next week.
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Labette County
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Kansas Army Ammunition
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BRAC
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Day & Zimmermann Inc
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Day & Zimmermann
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