Safety concerns force re evictions at Berkeley Flats complex
Residents faced a second evacuation after Sunday storm winds toppled or tilted the west facade’s cedar-block piers at Building 1125. City inspectors, delayed in involvement, will review an engineer report before partial occupancy and repairs. 50 damaged buildings in the city noted. residents urged to report unsafe structures to 832-7700.
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Rain prompts rapid repairs on KU campus buildings
Officials say rain forecast spurs swift measures to shield the KU campus from water damage. At Dyche Hall and the Natural History Museum, exposed collections and offices were protected with plastic and restricted access. Facilities chief Bernie Kish notes aging roofs worsen leaks while staff across East Lawrence line up buckets and patch work to deter further damage.
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Storm aid under study for Douglas Wyandotte counties
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius orders a federal state and local assessment team to evaluate public infrastructure damage in Douglas and Wyandotte counties for eligibility. Preliminary checks show individuals and businesses are not eligible for federal assistance.
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Ground Zero rebuild stalled as Pataki accuses Silverstein of betraying trust
New York Governor George Pataki charge Silverstein with betraying the public’s trust as ground zero talks break off over a disputed proposal. Port Authority and state negotiators balk at an extra 1 billion in demands while Silverstein says he’s willing to bargain further and proceed with the Freedom Tower plans amid stalled funding and legal questions.
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