Tonganoxie man among six killed in Atchison grain blast
Chad Roberts a 2010 THS graduate, and his fiancée Alicia Cobleigh, were to marry November 19. Roberts, 20, was among six Bartlett Grain Co. employees killed in Saturday's explosion at the Atchison facility. Ali George spoke warmly of Roberts as a caring, spur-of-the-moment friend connected to family and upcoming wedding plans.
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KU explores new ways to make petroleum chemicals
Kansas University officials told the Kansas Bioscience Authority board of directors the university is pursuing methods to produce petroleum-based chemicals that could boost the Kansas economy, especially in rural areas. KU may seek KBA funding support for the efforts.
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Chiefs claim tied AFC West lead after overtime win
After a winless preseason and an 0-3 start, the Kansas City Chiefs pulled a 23-20 overtime victory over the San Diego Chargers. The result left KC, San Diego and Oakland Raiders tied for the AFC West lead at 4-3 on the season.
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Energy Smackdown winners defend cutting bills in Douglas Co
Fire Station No 2 led by Capt Pat Karlin earned the Energy Smackdown title for the city by reducing energy use more than rivals. The competition highlighted significant savings amounting to thousands of dollars as several stations vied to lower consumption and costs.
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City commissioners weigh early designs for Lawrence Public Library
City officials meet on Wednesday to decide whether to proceed with architectural designs for the Lawrence Public Library. The session outlines next steps, potential funding choices, and the project timeline as commissioners review initial renderings.
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Downtown Halloween on Massachusetts Street Captivates Crowd
Downtown Kansas City area hosts Halloween parade of ghouls and heroes on Massachusetts Street. Families, including House Parts owner Beverly Dick, hand out candy as two year olds Jax and Croix Kelley go as Things 1 and 2, and other locals comment on clever outfits like Bumblebee and Jay hawk themes. Readers invited to share stories on LJWorld.com.
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Davis criticizes Kobach over personal crusade and ethics fine
Lawrence Democrat Paul Davis says Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach should focus on his official duties and end his personal anti immigration campaign. Kobach defends full time state work plus outside legal tasks while ethics fines detail campaign finance reporting lapses.
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City to study food gardens on public lands
City commissioners will consider a program allowing small scale farmers to use city parks or city and county owned plots to grow fruits vegetables and other crops. The plan covers about 70 acres across 14 sites including Burham Park John Taylor Park Riverfront Park and a park site near Hallmark Cards with locations listed for potential use.
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