Ultralight crash injures Lawrence pilot near home field
Lawrence man Dennis R. McNish, 60, was flown to Kansas University Hospital in serious condition after his two seat ultralight crashed in a pasture behind his residence in the 1600 block of North 1300 Road. The incident occurred around 12:40 p.m. witnesses said. The crash damaged the aircraft and left McNish in critical shape pending FAA and sheriff investigations.
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County grants aid preserve historic resources in Douglas County
Douglas County Commission awarded 276250 in grants to local groups to save historic cultural and natural resources including an 1869 East Lawrence building and 266 acres of Baldwin City hardwood forest. The Turner Hall project leads the funding with 125000 to Lawrence Preservation Alliance. Kansas University Center for Research Inc. receives 72000 for Baldwin Woods conservation easements managed by KU's Kansas Biological Survey.
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Wyatt Townley named Kansas Poet Laureate for 2013 15
Wyatt Townley of Leawood was chosen as the 2013 15 Kansas Poet Laureate by the Kansas Humanities Council. She aims to use poetry to explore the idea of home and engage Kansans through public readings and discussions. The council now leads the program, focusing on poetry as a public humanities resource across the state.
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