Two drivers injured in head on bridge crash on Kansas River Bridge
Sarah A. McWilliams 25 Grandview Plaza entered wrong lanes crossing the Kansas River Bridge at 1:20 a.m. her 1977 Chevrolet hit Emmanuel Gauna Jr. 51 Lawrence driving a 1987 Toyota. Passenger James Simpson Manhattan treated at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Police check drivers' blood for alcohol involvement.
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Lawrence
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James Simpson
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Mike Pattrick
Investigation Stabbing Victim Released In Kansas City Area
Josh Greemore a 21 year old American Indian from Mayetta was released from a Kansas City area hospital after being robbed stabbed and beaten near Riverfront Park. Police ruled out the attack at the Jayhawk Motel as a hate crime. Five suspects from Emporia and Oklahoma appeared in Douglas County District Court charged with attempted murder aggravated robbery aggravated battery and conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery.
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Purple martins signal spring arrival in Douglas County
Franklin Bidinger of Clinton reported three purple martins near his home as the birds migrate from Brazil each year. He keeps 400 martin houses on his property at 607 N 1190 Road, inviting visitors to learn about the species. Last year 155 pairs nested nearby. The week’s hail in Lawrence caused minimal damage, with local body shops reporting light denting and about 20 new car dent reports.
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Clinton
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Lawrence
James Bart
Laird Noller Body Shop
David Sehorn
Hite Collision Repair Center
Sehorn
Gasoline Price Drops to $1.62 at Local Stations
The Journal-World notes a Lawrence area price as low as $1.62 per gallon at Site, 23rd and Haskell, and Miller Mart, 19th and Haskell. Readers are urged to report lower prices by calling 832-7154 or visiting the newspaper website to join the message board.
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Mother's plea aired in Costa Rica for homicide witness
Jeanette Stauffer of Topeka appeared on Costa Rican television urging the taxi driver near Golfito who saw Shannon Martin's killing to testify. A $10,000 reward stands for information leading to a conviction as the 22 month homicide probe nears a March 20 indictment deadline. Shannon Martin, 23, KU biology student, was stabbed 15 times near a host family home in May 2001 while collecting fern samples. Primary suspect Katia Cruz, 28, remains described by police as a vagabond.
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Topeka
Stauffer
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Costa Rica
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Southern Pacific
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Katia Cruz
Gaming expansion plan seeks 30 million pledge from promoters
Associated Press reports gambling promoters pledge to pay Kansas 30 million dollars in the next fiscal year if Senate approved slot machines at race tracks and a Dodge City casino. Governor Sebelius aide outlines plan amid eight bills studying expanded gambling with varying proposals including racetrack slots and a Ford County casino.
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Kathleen Sebelius
Sebelius
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Matt All
Kansas
Ford County
KU council rebukes INS over international student policies
Kansas University students faculty and staff unanimously approved a resolution condemning post Sept 11 INS crackdowns on foreign students. The document calls for protecting international programs and aims to spark discussion across universities about SEVIS tracking and privacy concerns.
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Immigration and Naturalization Service
Jane Gibson
Gibson
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Trakli Mirzashvili
Republic of Georgia
Mike Yoder
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Iraleli Mirzashvili
U.S
Election forum weighs Wal-Mart proposal and library funding
Lawrence City Commission candidates debated a Wal-Mart Supercenter at Sixth Street and Wakarusa Drive, with four affirming it fits existing zoning while two incumbents criticized planning. All candidates supported boosting library funding amid a possible $59,000 grant loss, acknowledging budget constraints. Election is April 1.
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Lawrence City Commission
Thee Hawk
Audubon Society
Women Voters and Lagicense Association ‘of Neighborhoods
Sixth Street
Wakarusa Drive
Highberger
Gerhard
Mike Rundle
David Schauner
Schauner
Rundle
Lawrence Public Library
Northeast Kansas Library Service
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