D-Day Memorial in Jeopardy Over Finances
Lawrence sculptor Jim Brothers has created over a dozen pieces for the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford Virginia. Financial woes threaten the memorial with possible closure as visitor revenue fails to cover annual expenses of more than two million dollars. Memorial owners consider transferring control to a government agency while layoffs and shorter hours loom.
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Lawrence Arts Center
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Lawrence
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Washington, D.C
Restaurant owner seeks Judge Judy ruling on fake IDs
Lawrence restaurant owner Doug Holiday sued a minor in small claims to recover $500 after a minor used a fake ID to buy alcohol, receiving a reduced charge and $452 in fines. He taped an appearance for Judge Judy to spotlight stricter penalties for fake IDs and underage drinking.
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Nick Krug
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Oz Sanchez Highlighted by Lawrence Ironman Star
This Friday profiles Oz Sanchez a Lawrence based Ironman competitor and one of the world's leading hand cyclists showcasing endurance speed and athletic versatility.
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Oz Sanchez
Lawrence Ironman
County mulls shelter at LINK site in Lawrence
Douglas County commissioners reached consensus to begin talks on using the First Christian Church Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen site at 221 W. 10th St. as a temporary homeless shelter for up to two years. Commissioner Nancy Thellman supported exploring the option while putting other proposals on hold.
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Douglas County
Nancy Thellman
First Christian Church
Lawrence
Cancer drug approved to treat dogs' skin tumors
The FDA approved Palladin by Pfizer Animal Health as the first cancer drug specifically for dogs. It targets canine cutaneous mast cell tumors, which make up about 20 percent of canine skin cancers. FDA veterinary chief Bernadette Dunham notes this marks a key advance and reduces reliance on human oncology drugs for animals.
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Washington
Food and Drug Administration
Pfizer Animal Health Inc
Bernadette Dunham
FDA
Center For Veterinary Medicine
Dunham
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