21-year-old charged in bicyclist's death in Kansas
Lawrence man Joel Hernandez, 21, turned himself in at Douglas County Jail after a hit and run on Oct 16 that killed 20-year-old Rachel Leek riding a bicycle near 10th and Tennessee. Prosecutors charge Hernandez with vehicular homicide, leaving the scene, failing to report, improper passing, and a misdemeanor. Bond set at $5,000 with a Dec 2 hearing before Judge Michael Malone. Hernandez, a Lawrence High School graduate, had paused classes at Haskell Indian Nations University amid the case. Prosecutors noted no breath test was administered. The DA said charges followed over a month of information gathering.
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Retired KU Professor Teaches Couples Workshop
Dennis Dailey, former KU professor, conducts a relationship workshop for committed couples titled Intimacy for Committed Couples. He frames the course as essential to counter what he calls an epidemic of emotional idiocy. Page 1C.
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Quote on constitutionalism and rights from Ken Starr visit
Former independent counsel Ken Starr, visiting Lawrence on Thursday, urged thoughtful celebration of individual rights and liberties while expressing gratitude for current freedoms. His remarks appeared on page 3A of the newspaper.
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We Never Close Motto At Headquarters Counseling Center
A long standing motto at the Headquarters counseling center proclaims it never closes. For 40 years staff have maintained around the clock availability, offering support to those in need and emphasizing constant accessibility.
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Turnpike Bridge demolition marks progress on project
Kansas River bridge sections topple after delayed blast at 10:30 AM as 100 officials observe. KU rowing student Jessica Sadler triggers the explosion from 1,000 feet away, calling it a relief and a sign of progress toward completing the $130 million reconstruction near the Kansas Turnpike Authority.
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Lawrence man proposes pedal powered rickshaw service downtown
Lawrence resident Shane Powers seeks city ordinance approval to launch a pedal powered rickshaw business in downtown Lawrence by spring. He envisions tours past historic sites, transport for late night revelers near downtown, and rides from downtown to KU home football games as part of a green tourism plan.
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Tax on cosmetic procedures to fund health reform debate
Washington talks of a 5 percent tax on elective cosmetic surgeries and procedures to help pay for a near 1 trillion dollar health care overhaul. Botox and other treatments would feel the impact, with critics arguing the tax punishes those seeking cosmetic enhancements while many patients are middle income women facing economic stress.
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