Family of 6 rebuilds life after homelessness in Lawrence
Isiah Linnear, 41, and his five children left Chicago after a Thanksgiving night incident and spent months living in churches and with friends in the Midwest. The single father moved to Lawrence a year ago seeking stability and a better environment to raise his children.
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City ready for more snow as crews prep for winter
Mark Thiel says crews haven t forgotten how to plow. A City Hall report shows 2011 12 snow removal costs down 530000 from 2010 11 with only 2.5 inches of snow and 749 tons of salt versus 33.5 inches and 3300 tons last year. City increases salt stock and pretreatment trucks to about a dozen to cover major arterials.
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Thanksgiving table showdown as families brace for election friction
In an election year families like Andrew Marshall’s of Quincy face heightened tension at gatherings with Democrats and Republicans under one roof. Across the nation relatives brace for fireworks as political divides echo through holiday meals and conversations, with some predicting a fraught reunion.
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Inside Sandy victims prepare for subdued Thanksgiving
Sandy impact plays into a restrained Thanksgiving as residents cope with damage and loss. Some turkeys are kept as pets or comforts, while national attention includes President Obama offering a second chance with pardons for two turkeys.
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Shower Chance High 68 Low 31 Forecast
The forecast signals a shower risk with a high near 68 degrees and a low around 31. Sparse details note unsettled conditions for the day with typical early spring variability.
Jayhawks Sweep Saint Louis at Allen Fieldhouse
The 20th ranked KU volleyball team defeated Saint Louis University in a three set sweep before an energized crowd at Allen Fieldhouse.
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