Pit bull attack leaves 1-year-old boy critical in Wichita
A 1-year-old visiting a Wichita apartment was mauled by a pit bull on Thanksgiving. The child underwent a complex scalp reattachment at Wesley Medical Center with a plastic surgeon, as police cited multiple bite injuries. The dog reportedly belonged to the mother's boyfriend's ex-girlfriend and had been staying at the apartment.
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Planning Commission weighs apartment project in Lawrence
Lawrence Douglas County planning commissioners will consider The Exchange, 63 acres at 31st Street and Ousdahl Road, with a rezoning request and preliminary plat. They will also review the Southeast Area Plan, the Southern Development Plan revision, and the Farmland Industries Redevelopment Plan at City Hall.
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Gas prices dip to 2.89 at several stations
The Journal-World notes gas prices as low as 2.89 across multiple locations. Readers are urged to report any lower prices by calling Pump Patrol at 832-7154. Assignment director Caroline Trowbridge provides contact lines for tips.
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Boyda calls for CPSC chief resignation over toy safety concerns
U S Representative Nancy Boyda urges the Consumer Product Safety Commission leader Nancy Nord to resign amid lax toy enforcement and recalls of lead tainted products. She backs legislation to ban lead in toys and strengthen testing, penalties, and resources. Safe Kids Kansas urges parental caution and recalls e mail signups.
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Santa Delivers Early Visit for Downtown Lighting
Santa Claus drew crowds Friday night at Weaver's Department Store in downtown, where lights lit the holiday season. Children, including 10 year old Skye Yoder, pressed gift requests amid the city’s annual tradition. Kathleen Christian and her grandson Sebi Brown joined the festive gathering, now in its seventh year.
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Fair Trade Holiday Market Showcases Diverse Handmade Goods
Shoppers in Lawrence browsed a flexible fair trade market offering handmade gifts from jewelry to bags and baked goods priced near department-store levels. KU student Jennifer Kongs led the event at Ecumenical Ministries, with vendors like Vis for Vegan selling vegan items from local and regional producers.
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Lawrence
Kessler
Lawrence Seeks New Industrial Sites Amid Development Gaps
Local business leaders say Lawrence lacks attractive building locations and an usable inventory to lure a large 150 to 200 employee firm. Potential sites include a 144 acre parcel north of town near the airport with major utility needs and traffic concerns, and a 400 acre Farmland Industries site southeast near Highway 10 with rail access and existing city utilities.
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Lawrence weighs Farmland site versus airport for industrial growth
City and county debate future use of the Farmland Industries site and a nearby airport site west of East Hills Business Park. Federal funds may cover cleanup and a substantial land portion could be developed. Both sites offer 100 acre development potential but differ in utilities, flood risk, and infrastructure costs. Lawrence seeks a balanced mix of bio science and large‑employment industries to attract major manufacturers.
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