Fort Hood shooting shocks nation after 12 dead
Army psychiatrist Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan opened fire on soldiers preparing for deployment to Iraq at Fort Hood Texas, killing 12 and wounding 31. Hasan was in custody and alive after being shot multiple times, with earlier reports of his death corrected.
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Lawrence consider 2.9 million debt to keep CritiTech
City and county commissioners will weigh a joint 2.9 million debt to buy and renovate the former Dread Labs building at Bob Billings Parkway and Wakarusa Drive. The step aims to retain CritiTech, a Lawrence bioscience firm, and create space to attract more biotech tenants. The deal would be split 50 50 between city and county, with the Bioscience Authority handling leasing and rent receipts to repay the bonds over 25 years.
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Kansas budget forecast falls 4.2 percent in 2010
State fiscal experts say Kansas remains in recession with tax revenues shrinking and social service costs rising. The Consensus Revenue Estimating Group trimmed the current 2010 revenue projection by 235 million dollars, widening the budget gap to 460 million and prompting talks of an eight percent across the board cut. Gov. Parkinson’s budget director says the state is at the bottom of the trough and may linger there.
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Doctors warn of game day stress amid Jayhawks vs. Wildcats
KU health experts warn the intrastate rivalry can trigger unhealthy stress with alcohol and salty snacks raising risks of chest pain stroke and heart attack. LMH doctors note ER visits during home games and stress the importance of timely care within three hours after a stroke.
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LMH Medical
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Graduation ceremonies for new police recruits
City announces graduation ceremonies this Saturday for new police recruits. Officials invite families and residents to attend as recruits complete training and join the force.
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