State braces for killer bees crossing into Kansas
Wichita area officials prepare for the first swarms of Africanized honeybees or killer bees to reach Kansas as early as this year. Federal and state agencies trap along southern counties, notify responders, and issue safety guidance to the public as the bees spread north from Oklahoma and elsewhere.
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Texas
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Arizona
California
Nevada
Arkansas
Florida
Glenn Salsbury
Kingman State
Kingman
Jill Carroll released after three months held
American journalist Jill Carroll, abducted at gunpoint in January, has been freed after intensive efforts by relatives, politicians, and religious leaders worldwide. The article notes public pleas and ongoing efforts to secure her release.
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Jill Carroll
Therapeutic prayer shows no benefit after bypass surgery
A large study finds that therapeutic prayer from strangers does not improve recovery for patients who underwent coronary bypass surgery. The research suggests no measurable difference in complications, length of hospital stay, or recovery markers compared with controls.
Survivor Randal McCloy Jr. Returns Home After Sago Mine Disaster
Randal McCloy Jr. the sole survivor of the January 2 Sago Mine disaster comes home three months earlier than doctors expected. He thanks everyone for thoughts and prayers as he recovers.
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Randal McCloy Jr
Sago
McCloy
City designs promote healthier habits through walking and biking
Kansas Public Health Assn and EPHA officials rally at the Statehouse urging leaders to promote public transportation bicycle paths sidewalks and more parks to curb obesity and asthma as Lawrence considers subdivision rules requiring sidewalks on both sides of streets and arterial streets.
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EPHA
Elaine Schwartz
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Statehouse
KPHA
Lawrence
Senate fails three school finance plans in Kansas
The Kansas Senate rejected three school finance proposals after six hours of debate, fracturing over funding measures. The collapse delays increases to school funding to satisfy a Kansas Supreme Court order and adds pressure ahead of the wrap-up session beginning April 26. Gov. Kathleen Sebelius supported the House plan.
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Kansas Senate
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House
Jim Barnett
Kansas Supreme Court
Kathleen Sebelius
Habitat Blitz Build to Erect House in One Week
Lawrence groups Habitat for Humanity and Home Builders Assn plan a eight day blitz near Homewood Street and Bullene Avenue to construct a three bedroom one bath house. Dozens of workers will converge daily to frame, roof, and finish the home, with a lucky family as beneficiaries. The event aims to raise visibility for the two organizations and showcase rapid construction methods.
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Bullene Avenue
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Lawrence Home Builders Assn
Lawrence Habitat For Humanity
Kelly
Drake
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Home Builders Assn
Mallard Homes
Wick Krug
Journalworld
Daniel King
King
Oskaloosa
Habitat For Humanity
Lawrence Habitat For Cranny
Habitat bricks on sale to fund North Lawrence project
Lawrence Habitat for Humanity sells engraved bricks to fund an entryway for the North Lawrence development. People can donate by calling the Habitat office at 832-0777. A Lawrence family will receive the house at cost and contribute sweat equity toward future homes.
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Lawrence
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