Gas Station Leak Sparks Neighbor Worries in Lawrence
In Douglas County a Presto gas leak prompted court action by tenant tis Johnson seeking damages against Presto Oil Inc. Crews removed tanks and soil creating a 15 foot hole on a busy Lawrence street. Vapor extraction systems are venting fumes at nearby properties. Dodge County officials describe ongoing recovery with substantial activity for the next week.
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Tis Johnson
Douglas County District Court
Presto
Presto Oil Inc
Lawrence
Petefish
Immel
Heeb
Dan Kellerman
KDHE
Veterans face gaps in PTSD referrals after combat
A government study finds less than a quarter of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans showing PTSD signs are referred for further mental health care. Of those at risk, about 22 percent receive referrals, with wide inconsistencies across the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines. 9145 of 178,664 reviewed may be at risk. 2029 referred for help. Defense officials defend programs while urging clearer referral criteria.
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Washington
U.S
Iraq
Afghanistan
Government Accountability Office
Defense Department
Congress
William Winkenwerder Jr
Winkenwerder
Pentagon
Bryan Whitman
Army
Air Force
Navy
Marines
City considers creating first full time city auditor in Lawrence
After a Thursday study session, Lawrence commissioners weighed a new full time auditor focused on project performance rather than only financials. Funkhouser, suggested as a model, urged professional standards, direct access, and a mix of internal and outside audits while Corliss noted cost and supervision decisions pending.
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Funkhouser
Mike Rundle
David Corliss
Corliss
Kansas City
Lawrence
Police Department
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Lolita C. Baldor
Associated Press
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Schroeder
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CMU
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Our Place
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