Mock disaster drill at KU tests chemical spill response
About 200 participants including firefighters and police staged a chlorine leak in a live exercise near the Lied Center. Bob Newton of the Douglas County Emergency Management Department called it a successful drill and noted protocol and communication changes when incidents grow larger. The simulation involved a leaking chlorine cylinder and a driver overcome by fumes as bystanders watched.
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KU Tuition Rise Keeps Fall Costs at 3.6 Percent
In state undergraduates at Kansas University will pay $5,028 per semester this fall for tuition and fees, up $174 or 3.6 percent from last year. The rise reflects a state cap forcing all Regents universities to limit increases to 3.6 percent or less this year, including fees.
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Injection wells trigger quakes study concludes
A new study links a surge in central U S earthquakes to accelerated disposal of saltwater waste by oil and gas firms. Researchers say deeper injection and higher volumes correlate with more frequent quakes across the heartland.
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Fire damages close Ladybird Diner on Massachusetts Street
A March fire in a neighboring business forced the newly opened Ladybird Diner at 721 Massachusetts St to close for repairs and interior replacements. Owner Meg Hertford said the closure has made her nervous, as renovations proceed.
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Inside Puzzles Opinion Puzzles 2A 5C-9C
LJWorld invites readers to join discussions on Facebook and Twitter. The page features puzzles and opinion content across sections 2A, 5C to 9C, with interactive reader engagement prompts.
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Flame runners carry torch toward Special Olympics Games
An Olympic torch that began in Greece passed through Lawrence on Thursday en route to the Special Olympics Summer Games. The relay event highlighted unity and athletic spirit as participants carried the flame through the city.
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