Gay marriage likely to spread to Kansas after SCOTUS ruling
The Supreme Court's Friday decision to deny appeals from five states clearing the way for same sex marriages in Kansas. It ends delays in Indiana Oklahoma Utah Virginia and Wisconsin and makes 30 states with marriage equality. Other states Colorado North Carolina South Carolina West Virginia and Wyoming may follow soon as appellate rulings bind them. Equality Kansas leader Thomas Witt says marriage equality is coming to Kansas, possibly soon.
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Survivor shares rare breast cancer story to urge action
Eticia Cole, who discovered her rare cancer through self examination rather than a mammogram, urges women to be proactive about screening. She says her experience shows early awareness can prompt timely detection and treatment.
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Cancer issue highlights breast health and detection
See Well Commons on page 4B presents guidance on detecting and coping with breast cancer. Cole, a 40 year old Lawrence architect, urges women to notice changes and seek checks, stressing personal health awareness after a surprising earlier normal exam.
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Kansas Officials Say Weather Day Policy Questioned
Kansas officials state giving school aged children a day off for severe weather threats would cause more harm than good. The discussion centers on protective planning and safe school operations during rough weather alerts.
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Broadband plan shrinks as Lawrence gigabit bids rise
Lawrence faces a sharper contest between Wicked Broadband and RG Fiber as a pilot for Google Fiber like service in parts of the city shrinks in size. City commissioners will hear proposals at tonight’s meeting. the two firms vie to bring gigabit Internet to Lawrence amid growing interest from residents.
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Area hospitals ready for Ebola case in region
Area hospitals say they are prepared to treat an Ebola patient if one arrives, with isolation and supportive care. Infectious disease specialist Julie Robbins of Lawrence Memorial Hospital emphasizes treating Ebola like any infectious disease case and managing it with standard precautions.
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