Five Years Since Boardwalk Fire Survivors Reflect
On the fifth anniversary of the Boardwalk Apartments fire in Lawrence, survivors describe lasting trauma and changes. The blaze killed three and injured twenty, with witnesses recalling an orange glow and scenes of people escaping from upper floors. Lawsuits have settled, victims compensated, and an arsonist imprisoned.
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Rejection of Lowe's plan sparks debate on location
City commissioners rejected Lowe's proposal to build at Sixth and Folks Road, urging a site at Sixth and the SLT interchange instead. The residential Sixth and Folks site remains blocked, leaving Lowe's likely absent from Lawrence for years. The decision fuels ongoing debate about where a big box store should be built.
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Justices weigh Phelps funeral protest case
Supreme Court justices show sympathy toward Albert Snyder father of a Marine killed in Iraq as he sues over Westboro Baptist Church protests at military funerals. The case centers on free speech limits and public mourning in Topeka and across the nation.
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McLouth teen athlete optimistic after leg amputation
McLouth High senior Trevor Roberts faced a severe infection after a September football injury that led to a left leg amputation above the knee. As guardians and his girlfriend watched, Roberts spoke to reporters about his recovery mindset, crediting his coach and school support for sustaining his resolve.
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Kansas students trek into Indian jungle for learning voyage
Kansas University students embark on a Friday journey deep in India's jungles for a unique field learning experience blending education with adventure. The trip highlights hands on study, cultural exposure, and exploration led by faculty coordinators.
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