Local speakers highlight Kansas Herpetological Society meeting
Several Lawrence residents will speak at the 28th annual Kansas Herpetological Society meeting in Topeka, with KU figures Jim Piich Eric Rundquist Henry Fitch Calvin Cink and Eli Greenbaum among presenters. Topics include timber rattlesnake reproduction Central Plains rattlesnakes and turtle homing. Contact Joe Collins at 749-3467 for details.
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Kansas University Natural History Museum
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KU Med Center Receives USDA Grant for Food Assistance Study
The U S Department of Agriculture announced a 3 million grant and cooperative agreement awards across 11 states and the District of Columbia for research on food assistance nutrition education eating patterns and health outcomes. Kansas University Medical Center was awarded 510000. The project will examine interactions in low income families receipt of private and public assistance.
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FEMA floodplain rules urged for safer development
FEMA flood expert Roger Benson urged Lawrence Douglas County officials to adopt stricter floodplain regulations after showing slides of flooded properties. Officials from federal and state agencies warned that poor floodplain management damages communities, while opponents argued rules threaten landowners and low income housing. Planning staff aim to finish regulations this winter.
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Plea in indecent liberties case involving Lawrence girl
Kevin Hall of Hartville Missouri pleaded guilty to two counts of taking indecent liberties with a child in Douglas County District Court. Dismissed were charges of indecent liberties sodomy and sexual exploitation of a child. Sentencing ranges from 36 to 136 months per count based on prior record. The offenses stemmed from an Internet chat leading to a motel rendezvous with a 14 year old in Lawrence.
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