Lecompton Territorial Days Captures Fort Titus Battle
Lecompton hosts Territorial Days with a living history reenactment of the Battle of Fort Titus at Constitution Hall. The event features blacksmithing demonstrations parade and street vendors showcasing local heritage.
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Fort Titus
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Jurors Say Accusers Credible in Sandusky Trial
Quotable juror Joshua Harper notes credibility of the accusers after Jerry Sandusky was found guilty on 45 counts of sex abuse. Sandusky's lawyers sought resignation from the case on the eve of trial. the judge denied.
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Joshua Harper
Jerry Sandusky
Sandusky
OrganWise Guys teach kids hearty habits
Lawrence Parks and Recreation hosts Mr OrganWise Guy to teach children in camps about how foods affect their organs. The program uses kits and a nutrition educator to promote low fat high fiber and plenty of water and exercise. A $50 000 grant from the National Recreation and Park Association funded the effort at South Park Broken Arrow Park and East Lawrence Recreation Center.
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Jessie Canon
Ravyn Peterson
Sir Rebrum
OrganWise Guys
Lawrence Parks and Recreation
Broken Arrow Park
OrganWise
Guy
Lawrence
Eli Dick
Hardy Heart
Zahrah Mikel
South Park
East Lawrence Recreation
National Recreation and Park Association
Kansas Health Foundation
Roger Steinbrock
Peter the Pancreas
Democrats See Edge in Redrawn 2nd District
Democrats see an opportunity after Douglas County moved into the 2nd District now represented by Republican Lynn Jenkins. Voter registrations shifted to 39.8 percent Republican, 30.3 percent Democratic, and 29.2 percent independent. Jenkins’ edge narrowed from 13 to 9.5 points. Three Democrats, Robert Eye, Tobias Schlingsiepen, and Scott Barnhart, seek the Aug. 7 primary nomination.
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Douglas County
Lynn Jenkins
Topeka
Jenkins
Robert Eye
Lawrence
Tobias Schlingensiepen
Scott Barnhart
Ottawa
Air ambulance services save time and lives in Douglas County
Air ambulances from LifeStar LifeFlight Eagle and LifeNet move patients to area hospitals after disasters or severe illness. Between 2009 and 2012 dispatches rise and fall with demand. each trip costs about $15,000 before insurance. Emergency responders stress life-saving value despite high price and limited availability.
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Douglas County
Medical and
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
LifeStar
LifeFlight Eagle
LifeNet
Mark Bradford
DCCCA
23Rd
Harper Streets
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