Graves pans suspending State gas tax
Kansas governor Bill Graves rejected suspending the state sales tax on gasoline as a solution to rising pump prices. He noted Kansas taxes per gallon and cited Indiana as having acted differently while he spoke after a Wichita summit with Mayor Bob Knight.
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Sculptures brighten downtown Lawrence with ninth annual exhibit
Nine sculptures line Massachusetts and Vermont streets as Lawrence hosts its 13th annual downtown sculpture show. Susan Jones of Lanagan, Missouri, creates Homestretch to be planted at Sixth and Massachusetts, with artists from Lawrence to Rochester represented. Jim Patti coordinates with city parks and maintenance, selecting pieces under Bruce Hartman’s guidance.
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Peace walkers travel through Lawrence on global trek
About 160 trekkers led by Japanese monk Yusen Yamato started in San Francisco Jan 15 and plan to reach New York City Oct 24. The group promotes spiritual unity and peace, meets Kansas officials, and cross the country with changing numbers as they journey from California to New York.
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Journal-Worth Phore
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Woman's body pulled from Kansas River sparks foul play suspicions
Leavenworth County officials investigate a nude female body recovered from the Kansas River Tuesday night. Sgt. David Zoellner said the death is being treated as suspicious, with identity pending and no matching missing person report. Investigators began after two fishermen reported seeing a body floating face down.
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Missing Woman Described After Body Found in Kansas River
Leavenworth County authorities described a missing woman whose body was recovered from the Kansas River near Stranger Creek. She is 18 to 30, Caucasian, with a 12V 7 inch surgical scar along her left side, a silver ring marked .925 on her left hand, bright blue toenails, and short dark hair. Police ask anyone with information to call Sgt. John Schermbeck at (913) 682-1313.
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County approves 180000 loan for East Hills Business Park
Douglas County commissioners, with Douglas County Development Inc and the Rainier Drainage District, approve a 180000 loan for drainage improvements at East Hills Business Park. Repayment set at 15 annual 12000 installments plus interest near 6.713 percent.
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