School board candidate attends Westboro Baptist Church
Kansas state school board hopeful Jack Wu links to Westboro Baptist Church known for anti gay protests while opposing evolution in public schools. He entered the race after learning Democrat Carolyn Campbell would be unopposed in eastern Kansas 4th District. Campbell supports current science standards treating evolution as a core concept. Wu says he was drawn to Topeka after “seeing the light” of the church, which has staged anti gay pickets for decades.
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Real estate agents warn of Craigslist scam in Hutchinson
Hutchinson real estate agents warn buyers and renters about a Craigslist scam after a listing for a home for sale was posted as a rental. A woman alerted RE/MAX after recognizing the copied listing, and agents urge meeting the landlord, viewing the property, and avoiding wire transfers or personal data requests to prevent fraud.
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Legend of a 125-year-old: Old Uncle Sam of Douglas County
In Oak Hill Cemetery Law rence lies Samuel Shepherd known as Old Uncle Sam buried with Julia Newson. His gravestone says 1784 to 1909 suggesting a remarkable age while documenting a life from slavery in Missouri to freedom in Kansas. He and two others built Independence’s first log cabin courthouse. Further details hint at unknown birthplace and how he gained freedom through woodworking.
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Bridges on Kansas River face inspections delaying traffic
Kansas River bridges in downtown Lawrence will be inspected this week after a recent repaving project. Northbound traffic will drop to one lane from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday with left lane closure, traffic control devices set up at 7:30 a.m. Thursday shifts to the southbound bridge with similar early start and a left lane closure. Each closure lasts about one day. City reporter Chad Lawhorn can be reached at 832-6362.
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