Fifth victim confirmed in Santa Monica plane crash wreckage
Coroner's Lt. Cheryl MacWillie said the latest victim was aboard the six seat plane, joining three earlier victims. Officials say 17 people were inside the 15 unit building when the single engine plane struck the three story structure, crashing into the garage where the pilot lay beside the cockpit. Investigators search for causes as salvage crews complete search of the site.
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Cheryl MacWillie
Santa Monica
Monkeypox Found in Prairie Dog Outbreak Health officials confirm four Wisconsin cases
Four Wisconsin residents contracted monkeypox after contact with pet prairie dogs, the first appearance in the Western Hemisphere. The outbreak, linked to a Chicago-area distributor, may involve 28 suspected cases across three states dating from early May.
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Wisconsin
Western Hemisphere
Upper Midwest
Chicago
Arizona Wildfire Grows Near Alpine Hurdles Crews
A wildfire in Apache Sitgreaves National Forest about 15 miles south of Alpine in eastern Arizona burned 1 900 acres in steep rocky terrain. No structures were threatened and no injuries reported. Fire crews and helicopters battled the blaze while protecting species like Mexican gray wolves and Mexican spotted owls.
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Arizona
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
Alpine
Gail Aschenbrenner
National Christian Voter Registration Sundays Planned
Christian groups led by the Christian Coalition announce a national drive to register voters for next year. The effort partners with the National Pro-Life Religious Council and Priests for Life, aiming to reach millions starting June 15 by placing voter registration forms in thousands of churches nationwide.
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The
Christian Coalition
National Pro-Life Religious Council
Priests For Life
Kansas Statue Shuffle Highlights Fame Across Time
The Glick statue from Kansas is removed from Statuary Hall as political shifts move toward Eisenhower. Kansas plans its return after Capitol renovations, while a push to replace Ingalls with Amelia Earhart signals evolving fame. Kansas figures like Glick, Earhart and Eisenhower shape a changing memorial landscape.
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Glick
Kansas Statehouse
Statuary Hall
Kansas
U.S
John James Ingalls
Amelia Earhart
Eisenhower
Atchison
Hensley
Washington, D.C
Todd Tiahrt
Wichita
U.S. Capitol
Tiahrt
Eisenhower Foundation
Lawrence
Jim Brothers
Bedford
Keckeisen
Earhart
Zoning overhaul eases building on small lots in old Lawrence neighborhoods
Lawrence plans to create two new zoning categories allowing single family homes on 3000 and 5000 square foot lots. Officials say the change will ease redevelopment while preserving neighborhood character, with public meetings set for July and final approval possible by October.
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Morse
Lawrence
Kirsten Roussel
Brook Creek
Finger
Lawrence-Douglas County
UConn AD Perkins to take KU post amid upheaval
Longtime UConn athletics chief, mentioned by officials to join Kansas as AD on July 1, Perkins leaves a turbulent Big East era marked by Miami ACC moves and a $90 million Hartford stadium project. His record includes multiple NCAA titles and major facility developments, with buyout provisions and past financial details noted.
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Hartford Courant
Boston Globe
Uconn
the Globe
Bohl
University of Miami
Connecticut
Miami
Boston
ACC
John Rowland
Hartford
Huskies
Bob Frederick
Jayhawk AD
Villanova
Connecticut Ice
Street
Smith
Sports Business Journal
Uconn Club
Uconn Division of Athletics
Wichita State
Iowa
Gwen
Amy
University of Maryland
Holly
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Anne
Mary Jean
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Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods
Bryan Dyer
Linda Finger
Board of Zoning Appeals
Eagle Trailer Co., Inc
30Th ST
Maskell Ave
Eldridge Hotel
Massachusetts
EldridgeHotel.com
Uconn AD
Gary Bedore
Mortonbuildings.com
Pioneer Ridge
Anbsind
Pioneer Ridge Health Center
Assisted Living
Wakarusa
Lawrence, Ks
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