KU Trauma Center achieves national accreditation pace
The American Burn Association praises KU Trauma Center for strict accreditation standards with only 107 of 1,395 trauma centers nationally earning designation. Officials credit improved outcomes since 2010 to teamwork among trauma burn and critical care units and rapid response in emergencies such as the JJ's Restaurant gas explosion in Kansas City.
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Reporter Giles Bruce Contact and Social Handle
Giles Bruce can be reached at 832-7233 for comments and follow him on Twitter at Twitter.com slash Giles Bruce for updates and reporting.
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Party bus operated illegally in death
A Kansas City, Kansas party bus carrying a bachelorette party attendee tumbled and killed. The Midnight Express lacked a valid U S Department of Transportation number and registration, which would have triggered vehicle inspections under DOT rules.
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Accident Update: 74-Year-Old Dies in Kansas Turnpike Crash
Gerald Strait of Stover Missouri died from injuries after a motorcycle crash near mile marker 203 on the Kansas Turnpike in North Lawrence. Strait’s Harley-Davidson veered onto the shoulder and struck the barrier wall three times.
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Douglas County Residents File for Bankruptcy in Kansas Court
Roudasounty district court bankruptcy filings show Douglas County residents and businesses seeking protection in U S Bankruptcy Court District of Kansas. Names listed include Daniel Phillip Opper Sr Evelyn Delois Hill Linda Ann Davis Anthony Dean Pezzetti and Scott Douglas Hoffman with Christina May Hoffman at listed Lawrence addresses.
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Lawrence
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E. 14Th St
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Illinois St
Anthony Dean Pezzetti
14Th Court
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Christina May Hoffman
Fourth St. Lawrence
Kohns Welcome Daughter Gabriel and Amanda Lawrence
Gabriel and Amanda Kohn of Lawrence welcomed a daughter on Saturday. The birth adds a new member to the family, with relatives celebrating the healthy arrival.
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Baker graduates celebrate magic of Baker experience
Baker students hear three speakers reflect on the school’s culture and perseverance. Brandt will enter Kansas University medical school after crediting Baker’s magic and community with shaping her path. Kabban, a CNN Hero finalist, credits YALLA’s work and his own failures as growth moments.
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Mark Rabban
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Distinctive jacket linked to attempted robbery case
A laundromat sighting of a man in a distinctive jacket led to a linked arrest for an unrelated crime after a book-in photo appeared on the Topeka newspaper site. Video footage from a April 6 stabbing at Dillons shows battered victims, with officials noting video can deter recantations in domestic cases and potentially reduce trials.
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Taylor
Police head cameras halve false accusations, aid in arrests
Police report issuing 28 head mounted cameras to patrols and units, noting calming effect on contentious calls and easier identification of suspects. Capt. Cochran says no complaint has exonerated a officer on tape, while cameras reduce courthouse delays and encourage plea deals, with footage stamped to each officer.
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City ordinance limits dogs in truck beds
Lawrence City Code bans transporting animals in open truck beds unless restrained in a cage or on a leash to prevent falling. Violations are misdemeanors, requiring a court appearance with potential jail time. For questions, call 832-7297 or email soundoff ljworld.com.
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