Saline County rejects KDHE grant over IUD stance
Saline County Commission rejected a $6,064 grant from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment for contraceptives after Commissioner John Price compared IUDs to abortion. Price said he opposed IUD use, while nurse practitioner Jeanette Peroli urged accepting the funds for constituents and health director Bronson Farmer argued IUDs offer a responsible birth control option.
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Hutchinson bondsman trial delayed again
Hutchinson bondman Dwight Jurgens faces a fifth delay in his jury trial on charges of aggravated human trafficking and rape. He allegedly coerced women he bailed from Reno County Jail into sexual contact between 2010 and 2012 after posting a $100000 bond. The trial, previously set for September 2013, was moved to June 3 after defense and prosecutor requests.
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School ends with massive water gun fight in Kansas
Kansas town plans a large water gun event at Swensson Park on May 30 to celebrate the school year end. Attendees may sit in dry zones if they do not want to be splashed. water balloons are not allowed. The piece notes recent suspensions over toy squirt guns and finger gun gestures.
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Lawrence County births listed for Wednesday
SYS Lindsey Robles and Jerrin Thompson Lawrence a girl Shane and Jenny Alford Lawrence a boy Wednesday Lihong Gao and Feng Xu Lawrence a boy Wednesday Ashley Howard and Melvin Bingham Lecompton a boy Wednesday John and Kelley Catlin Lawrence a boy Wednesday Dani and Tommy Perez Lawrence a boy Wednesday
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Journal-World Corrects Homecoming Parade Date
The May 21 Journal-World mislisted KU homecoming parade date. The correct parade is Friday September 26. Editors invite readers to report errors by calling 785 832 7154 or emailing news ljworld com.
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County Commission delays grant for Haskell hotel plan
Douglas County Commissioners paused awarding over 30 thousand dollars in Heritage Grant funding for a Lawrence project to convert the former John Haskell home at 1340 Haskell Ave into a four room hotel. City permit status and public input concerns prompted the postponement while other grants were approved.
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Lawrence High 140th graduation marks family milestones
Lawrence High School held its 140th commencement as 356 seniors received diplomas. Family members traveled from afar, including Eli Todd from Kaw City to see Bethany Todd graduate, while Milt Rawlings reflected on watching three grandchildren finish at LHS and how fast time passes.
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