Lightning sets Aberdeen South apartments ablaze displacing 10
Jennifer Goode awoke to thunder and a doorbell warning as lightning struck the Aberdeen South complex at 4700 W. 27th St. The roof collapsed, destroying Building 1 and displacing 10 residents with no injuries reported. Fire investigators linked the blaze to a lightning strike on the southeast corner. Residents evacuated, with Red Cross aiding the displaced. reporters noted the quick doorbell alerts from Journal-World carriers.
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Lawrence-Douglas County
Aberdeen South
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Jennifer Goode
Lawrence
27Th St
Goode
Washburn University
Jessica
Lawrence Douglas County
Journal-World
Phil and
Alex Victor
Paper route heroes help residents escape rapid blaze
Lawrence Journal-World carriers Phil and Alex Victor on an Aberdeen South route spotted smoke at sunrise and alerted emergency services. They woke eight residents, allowing everyone to evacuate safely before completing their delivery run. Neighbors praise the father and son for acting quickly.
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Phil
Alex Victor
Lawrence Journal-World
Aberdeen South
Alex
Kim Springer
Good Samaritans
Springer
Mike Yoder
Journal-World Photo
Phil Victor
Kansas bioscience authority to invest 50 million across eight firms
The Kansas Bioscience Authority will commit 50 million dollars to eight private venture capital firms. Each firm can receive 5 to 10 million after they raise 25 to 40 million of their own capital. Firms must attempt to invest in Kansas bioscience companies equal to the KBA contribution, but may invest elsewhere if stronger returns exist. Profits fund Kansas bioscience programs.
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Ovathe
Kansas Bioscience Authority
KBA
Chad Bettes
Kansas
Swine flu linked to higher ICU admissions study
A New England Journal of Medicine report finds H1N1 caused a fifteenfold rise in ICU lung admissions in Australia and New Zealand, with U.S. data showing a quarter of hospitalized influenza patients in spring in ICU and seven percent died. Swine flu appeared more dangerous than seasonal flu, notably affecting children and teens. Kansas health officials reported initial vaccine deliveries and six H1N1 deaths in the state.
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Ljworld.com
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New Zealand
New England Journal of Medicine
United States
U.S
Kansas
Saline
Franklin
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