Remains found of boy killed in December accident
After more than five months the mother of 11 year old Jeremy Jenkins learns his body has been found near John Redmond Reservoir. Dental records confirmed identity after a December duck hunting boating accident that killed his father Jason Jenkins and uncle Clint Yeager. The community and searchers, including friend Scott Thomas, stayed devoted as volunteers scoured the reservoir until ATV riders reported the remains. Services for Jeremy were not yet confirmed.
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John Redmond
Coffey County
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Clint Yeager
Neosho Rapids
Shelley Jenkins
Emporia Gazette
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Jenkins
Scott Thomas
Ex-KU leader earns honorary doctorate at The Citadel
Gene Budig former Kansas University chancellor received an honorary doctorate from The Citadel in Charleston South Carolina. He gave the commencement address and is a retired two star major general of the Air National Guard. Budig has led KU Illinois State University and West Virginia University and co-owns the Charleston RiverDogs. He resides in Charleston with his wife Gretchen and writes a recurring column for the Journal-World.
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Flight disturbance on American Airlines 1561 near San Francisco
Passengers on American Airlines Flight 1561 watched a man rush toward the cockpit during descent into San Francisco shouting and pounding on the door. Rageh Almurisi, 28, of Vallejo, was tackled by fellow travelers after authorities noted no clear motive. He carried a Yemeni passport. officials investigate his background amid heightened terrorism fears following Osama bin Laden’s death.
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New York
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Chicago
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Allahu Akbar
Mississippi River flood nears record levels in Memphis
The Mississippi River rose toward a record crest in Memphis as residents of 1300 homes were warned to evacuate. Officials expect the river to crest near 48 feet, threatening areas not protected by levees while landmarks such as Graceland and Sun Studio remain safe. About 300 people sought shelter. 150 Army Corps workers monitor pumping stations and levees.
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