Judge calls gangs here and juvenile issues need joint action
District Court Judge Jean Shepherd told Lawrence officials that the city faces a persistent gang problem and rising juvenile crime. She urged collaboration, adding a supervised pool, transport, and truancy officers as preventive steps. Police Chief Olin cited tougher enforcement and broader support for juvenile victims to curb reoffending.
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The Woodlands track seeks to block fall racing amid bank loans
Five banks owed more than 28 million in Woodlands racetrack loans ask a Kansas City federal judge to pause the planned Aug 29 to Sept 22 horse racing season to protect repayment. A July 10 hearing before Judge Flannagan is set as the track reorganizes under bankruptcy protection.
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KU researcher sheds light on firefly habits
Kansas University entomology graduate Marc Branham reports firefly courtship relies on female feedback and male flash rate. His Nature magazine feature notes roving males use rapid flashing to attract perched females, with a brief back-and-forth dialogue before landing. Branham plans doctoral studies at Ohio State University.
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Kansas University
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Nature
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Trustees say hospital curing nursing unit ills
Lawrence Memorial Hospital trustees Ray Davis and Bob Schulte say nursing unit health and safety deficiencies will be fixed before inspectors return within two weeks. State findings in May and again a month later prompted possible actions including fines exceeding 5000 dollars.
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Bob Schulte
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