Robberies in Lawrence Trend Down Yet Firearm Use Up
Lawrence police logged 21 robberies from Jan 1 to Apr 30 2010 with none on KU campus, suggesting a 63 annual total and a 27 percent drop from 2009. Gun use rose, with seven of the four month crimes involving firearms, continuing higher than 2007 2008 levels. Reporter Shaun Hittle can be reached at 832 7173.
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Reported robberies rise in Lawrence area
From 2007 to 2010 early months the Lawrence area shows 66 robberies in 2007 with 3 at KU, 70 in 2008 with none at KU, 78 in 2009, and 21 in the first four months of 2010 with no KU incidents, per Lawrence Police and Kansas University DPS.
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Lawrence woman with cerebral palsy plans Peru mission trip
Becky Huffman 25 of Lawrence, unable to speak and in a wheelchair, prepares to travel to Lima with her parents to assist at Centro Ann Sullivan del Peru. The Oakland United Methodist Church mission will repair wheelchairs and share experiences, highlighting Becky’s community involvement and independence efforts.
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No-Fail Pothole Fix Elusive for Lawrence Crew
Lawrence street division manager Tom Orzulak says a perfect pothole solution remains out of reach after three decades of work. Weather dictates repairs from cold mix temporary patches to hot mix, with crews aiming to bond new material and limit water-related freeze thaw damage. Reports funnel to city lines and state routes for pothole submissions.
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Enrollment of Chinese students at KU grows rapidly
KU sees a surge in Chinese enrollment with 676 students by 2009, up from 232 in 2006, led by Ailan Li of Beijing who heads the Chinese Students and Scholars Friendship Association. Experts cite economic growth, exam-driven college entry, and desire for American degrees as drivers.
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