Gas cleanup at Presto station may take a year
Investigators traced leaking underground tanks at the Presto station to a sump pump ignition. KDHE plans on-site monitoring during next rains, with portable pumps and vapor alarms in eight homes and four more planned. State funds about 300,000 dollars for soil cleanup, 3,400 tons moved to Hamm Landfill. Gas station to reopen in about two weeks.
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Lawrence leak probes prompt review of station monitoring laws
KDHE officials say a gasoline leak linked to an April fire at Presto Phillips 66 in Old West Lawrence exposes gaps in regulations. Current rules allow undetected losses below 1 percent of monthly sales and require two >1 percent losses before state action. Officials will evaluate needed changes while Presto installs new tanks with automatic detection and visual checks.
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Sniper trial testimony details terrorism and extortion plot
Lee Boyd Malvo testified about John Allen Muhammad's plans to extort millions to fund a terror training camp for children and to continue a nationwide shooting spree. He described a two phase attack, explosives on buses, and a motive to terrorize with violence against children and police.
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