Tour of Lawrence opens with street sprint action
Dozens of cyclists from across the nation started the Tour of Lawrence with a night street sprint stage. Competitors raced along the city streets seeking early advantage as organizers set the pace for the multi day event.
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Lawrence School Board weighs 13 applicants for open seat
The Lawrence board will meet at 7 pm Monday to review 13 applications to fill the vacancy left by Keith Diaz Moore who resigned to become dean at the University of Utah. The term runs through June 30 2015 with the next election in April 2015.
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Lawrencian Climbers Survive Mount Rainier Altitude Seizure
Courtney Sappington, a 27 year old Lawrence resident, endured a rare altitude seizure during a glacier ascent on Mount Rainier with her husband Daryl and four guides. A helicopter rescue saved her as treacherous conditions endangered the group. She plans to climb again, fueled by a strong sense of accomplishment and a training goal.
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Town Talk Highlights Fireworks Ban Challenges in Lawrence
The City faces a lax enforcement of the Fourth of July fireworks ban as residents express independence. Police report 2013 saw 189 complaints, four citations, and fireworks confiscated in 12 cases. Officers cite difficulty identifying actual violators amid high holiday call volume.
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Thunderstorms Upend Business and Local Classifieds
Severe storms disrupt downtown commerce and daily routines as storms sweep through area. Businesses report power outages and property damage while classified ads reflect canceled deliveries and service interruptions. Local publishers note weather related delays and community notices proceed with caution.
Court rules KU Hospital must absorb $140K in federal detainer case
A court orders the KU Hospital Authority to cover 140000 dollars in medical costs for a man detained on federal immigration grounds who was never taken into custody. The ruling details responsibility for treatment expenses tied to the erroneous detainer.
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