Speeders face scrutiny as enforcement rises on major highways
From January to June 20 this year 1,899 speeding tickets were written, up 380 from the previous year. Kansas Highway Patrol and sheriffs intensified patrols on U.S. 59 between Lawrence and Ottawa and on K-10 between Lawrence and Kansas City to improve safety. Officials say the aim is deterrence and compliance, not simply higher ticket counts, though officers cite danger in making stops.
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Mother Convicted of Involuntary Manslaughter in Baby Case
Kelli Moye, then 17, was found guilty Wednesday of involuntary manslaughter for abandoning her newborn in a snowbound neighbor’s yard in February 1996. Jurors rejected a first degree murder verdict. the baby, named Angelica Faith, was found dead two days later. Relatives cried as sentencing loomed, and the town of Poplar Grove mourned the mystery of the child’s birth and death.
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Clinton awards Medals of Honor to Asian American veterans
President Clinton honored 22 Asian American World War II veterans at a White House ceremony, with 21 holding the Distinguished Service Cross and one upgraded from Silver Star. The group, largely from the 100th Infantry Battalion and 442nd Regimental Combat Team, faced prejudice but earned the nation’s highest military honor, including the late James Okuba posthumously.
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Lawrence Bypass Plan Could Tie to City Maintenance Costs
KDOT proposes a new two lane bypass widening to four lanes later, linking at K-10 near East Hills Business Park and extending five miles north to U.S. 24 40 along Lawrence eastern limits. The 1999 Legislature set aside 1 billion for highway enhancements. urban counties share 350 million. Lawrence faces maintenance cost negotiations, with state funding limited by 10,000 highway miles. If the city will take over maintenance, KDOT may proceed with about 40 million in bypass construction. otherwise the project may be dropped.
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