Drug theft at KU Watkins Health Center pharmacy
Campus police report prescription painkillers valued at 1621 dollars stolen from the Watkins Health Center pharmacy on Kansas University's campus. The theft occurred between 4 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Monday. KU spokesman Jack Martin said the investigation continued Wednesday and urged anyone with information to call KU Crime Stoppers at 785-864-8888.
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On the Street: Educators Remembered By Adam Strunk
Readers name influential teachers in Lawrence area memories. Laura Moriarty cites Professor Alice Lieberman as a passion for justice. Another tribute credits middle school teacher Mrs. Peacock for personal approach and positivity.
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Lawrence
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Gas vapors blamed for Kansas City restaurant blast
Federal and local officials say a February 19 explosion at JJ's restaurant near the Country Club Plaza was caused by accidental ignition of natural gas vapors that accumulated inside the building. The blast injured 16 and killed a 46-year-old female employee. investigations continue by the Missouri Public Service Commission and OSHA into the gas line break.
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Lawrence families welcome newborns in midweek
Andy Lee and Audrey McTaggart of Lawrence welcome a boy on Wednesday. Lizzie and Blue Wylie of Lawrence announce a boy born Wednesday. Alice and Matt Neuman of Kelly welcome a girl, as do Kelly and Michael Hernandez of Ozawakie with a girl.
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Ozawakie
Caption Error Corrected for Free State Precalculus Class Photo
Journal-World fixes a Monday caption for Free State High School students in a precalculus blended classroom. The corrected caption clarifies the class subject as precalculus rather than calculus or other topics.
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City compost and wood chip sales announced for spring
Lawrence residents can self load compost and wood chips at Wood Recovery and Composting Facility 1420 Elith St. Sale dates run March 30 April 4 5 6 and April 11 12 13 with hours 8 a m to 3 p m. Prices vary by load and bucket two cubic yards for compost ten dollars per bucket load. Rain or shine and cash only.
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Missouri River water releases to rise but fall short of March norm
The U S Army Corps of Engineers will raise lower Missouri River releases from about 14 000 to 23 000 28 000 cubic feet per second starting Monday to aid barge traffic. The drought remains, with winter runoff at 80 percent of normal, limiting navigation and potentially ending early. Weather officials expect below normal temps for two weeks, with above normal spring and summer warmth, and uncertain precipitation later.
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Kansas Board to modify tests for Common Core transition
The Kansas State Board of Education plans to modify English and math tests in 2014 to align with Common Core standards while continuing to administer annual tests under federal guidelines. The board also sent a letter asserting its authority to set standards amid legislation seeking to block Core adoption, as teachers adjust to new expectations and testing timelines.
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Snow day makeup plans set for Lawrence district
Lawrence district wide snow day makeups set for April 26 with all elementary and middle schools on track to meet 1,116 instructional hours. Two high schools will adjust four days next month using a regular seven class per day schedule to make up 173 minutes without extending student days.
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