Multistate News Bits: Immigrant Smuggling Arrests and NASA Rover Update
Twenty suspected illegal immigrants found crammed in a sweltering camper of a pickup on the Harbor Freeway. Seven rushed to hospital after CHP stopped the vehicle following a motorist tip. NASA reports Opportunity’s rock abrasion tool left no impression on Flat Rock. scientists plan to analyze with X-ray spectrometry before retrying. Ohio nuclear plant Davis-Besse restarts after a two year shutdown due to reactor vessel corrosion. NRC cites operator safety lapses and links to broader plant reviews and the Northeast blackout.
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Ohio
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Davis-Besse
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Akron
Football players in police reports prompt ongoing inquiry
An investigation continues after a late night incident involving KU football players Harris and Nwabuisi. No arrests have been made yet. Witnesses’ names remain undisclosed. Coach Mangino says he is gathering facts and will act accordingly. Earlier, running back John Randle was arrested after a fight and faces a March 17 Municipal Court appearance. Former running back Harold McClendon faced charges in Douglas County District Court for criminal deprivation of property and domestic battery with a May trial set.
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Lance
Mike Pattrick
Harris
Nwabuisi
Mark Mangino
Mangino
John Randle
Massachusetts Street
Harold McClendon
Douglas County District Court
McClendon
Fetal Tissue Research Debate Faces Kansas House
Lawmakers clash over safeguards in bioscience bill restricting fetal tissue use. Wichita Republican Rep. Steve Brunk warns against creating incentives to profit from babies or body parts, as higher education officials resist stricter language amid a nationwide controversy over fetal tissue research.
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House
Steve Brunk
Wichita
Robinson
County funds biosciences study for Lawrence area
Douglas County commissioners tentatively approve financing of a 24000 study to gauge existing and potential life sciences impacts in the Lawrence region. KU Policy Research Institute will lead a three month effort, with cost shared by the county city Lawrence Chamber of Commerce and KU. The study aims to guide bioscience development and policy while debates on fetal tissue research and bill language continue among lawmakers and education officials.
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Douglas County
Lawrence
Policy Research Institute
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Kansas University
Chamber
Charles Jones
Commission
District weighs cuts to sixth grade band and sports
The district debates budget cuts with sixth grade band and orchestra on the table and varsity sub varsity sports at risk. Officials warn reductions could hurt competitiveness while cheerleading and marching band may also suffer. Board members favor eliminating one major program rather than many small cuts as administrators seek 2.3 million in new funding.
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Joe Snyder
Free State High School
Snyder
Leni Salkind
Randy Weseman
Skunk sightings signal spring in Lawrence area
Skunk activity rises as Olson's Critter Control reports 20 to 25 captures in Lawrence over two weeks. Experts warn against DIY extermination and note skunks as leading rabies carriers in Kansas. Local officials say this year trails last year's rabies counts, with five cases in 2003 in Douglas County and none so far this year.
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Jerry Potter
Lawrence
Potter
Susan
Olson
Casey McLenon
Critter
Kaw Valley
Topeka
McLenon
Kansas
Matt Peek
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Sharon Watson
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Douglas County
Richard Ziesenis
Douglas County Health Department
Tips for dealing with skunks in Douglas County
Douglas County Extension Agent Bruce Chladny offers methods to deter and remove skunks. Seal all but one opening, sprinkle flour to detect footprints, and reopen the hole briefly after sunset. Use a live trap near the entrance with fish food or peanut butter, cover the trap, then relocate captured skunks at least 10 miles away. Mothballs or ammonia-soaked rags may provide temporary relief.
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Douglas County Extension
Bruce Chladny
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