Do and don'ts for severe weather safety tips
Preparedness guidance urges seeking underground shelter or small interior room on the lowest level, warns against mobile home shelter, and advises gathering with family, packing a disaster kit, and recognizing tornado signs. Also covers car safety, shelter options, and essential kit items with sources from National Weather Service, FEMA, and American Red Cross.
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Kansas student reaches National Geographic Bee finals in DC
Stefan Petrovic, an eighth grader from South Middle School, is one of ten finalists in the National Geographic Bee in Washington. He advanced from 54 competitors after a tiebreaker and will vie for a $25 000 scholarship with the final round moderated by National Geographic and taped for later airing.
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Brownback pushes KUMC up in rankings and tax reform
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback urged raising the Kansas University Medical Center’s national ranking during an economic summit at KUMC. He also pressed overhauling state taxes to attract more business as part of a bid to boost life sciences research, health care, and jobs. The event drew 150-plus participants from politics, science, industry, and academia. Brownback said Kansas must be a global competitor and choose where to compete and win.
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Six dodges abortion questions in Senate confirmation hearing
Appeals court nominee Six faced tough questions on abortion from the Senate Judiciary Committee as President Obama’s pick for the 10th Circuit weighs views from his time as Kansas attorney general and his judicial philosophy. Ranking Republican Chuck Grassley pressed him on a Kansas statute restricting abortions after 21 weeks and fetal pain debate.
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Storms Move Through as Social Platforms Update
Weather events accelerate as storms roll in and meteorologists warn residents to seek shelter. Community alerts spread quickly via Facebook and Twitter updates from LJWorld, detailing rain totals, wind speeds, and safety advisories.
Parents Plan Memorial Class of 2011 Party
Parents of members of the 2011 high school graduating class announce a big party planned for Thursday. The event is described as a celebratory gathering with emphasis on the upcoming graduation and the achievements of the graduates.
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