Honor flights halted amid missing funds in Kansas nonprofit
Central Prairie Honor Flights halted after about $110000 disappeared from the Kansas nonprofit that organized free trips for World War II veterans. Richard Foster says the loss jeopardizes veterans goal to visit the National World War II Memorial, completed in 2004, as more than 600 veterans die daily. The group raised nearly $12 million 2008 to 2012. program director LaVeta Miller faced October theft charges. Nearly 800 veterans had flown before the shutdown.
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Fire in south Lawrence apartment raises arson concerns
Fire crews battled a Thursday night blaze at Park 25 apartments in south central Lawrence, part of a string of suspected arsons near 23rd to 25th streets. No injuries reported. Fires have been in laundry rooms and hallways of complexes east of Iowa Street, with Thursday's blaze west of Iowa Street. Police seek tips at 830-7430 or the tips hotline 843-8477. Reporter Shaun Hittle.
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Downtown Lawrence lights up for holiday kickoff
Downtown Lawrence hosts the annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony and Santa Rescue with Theatre Lawrence leading carols. Mayor Bob Schumm switched on the lights as a ladder truck lowered Santa to Massachusetts Street, drawing 1000 plus revelers and boosting downtown business for the season.
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Health Care Access director to depart in February
Nikki White, longtime leader of Lawrence's Health Care Access, will resign on February 1 after 14 years. A search committee is formed to find a replacement as the nonprofit prepares for a busy year, with over 10,000 appointments for about 3,000 uninsured individuals anticipated.
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