Four Lawrence groups win state grants totaling 167000
The Willow Domestic Violence Center receives 53500 for advocacy and 25000 for protection from abuse. GaDuGi SafeCenter gets 40500 for education and victim services. Family Services Inc. earns 39000 for supervised visits and exchange. Douglas County CASA secures 9000 to boost CASA volunteer roles.
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Lawrence
Willow Domestic Violence Center
GaDuGi SafeCenter Inc
fFr Family Services Inc
Douglas County Casa
CASA
Double Shooting Suspect Sought in Kansas Case
Authorities name Kevin Welsh of Toronto as a suspect in a October 2 Eureka shooting that killed Sheila Kriesel and Keith Kriesel and wounded Catherine Scheff. Scheff’s mother and stepfather were killed. Welsh may remain in Greenwood County vicinity after abandoning a victim’s Ford Explorer.
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Kansas
Kevin Welsh
Toronto
Kan
Greenwood County
Wichita
Attorney General's
Catherine Scheff
Sheila Kriesel
Keith Kriesel
Welsh
Scheff
Amelia Earhart bridge imploded to remove old span
Demolition crews brought down the Amelia Earhart bridge linking Atchison Kansas and Winthrop Missouri after removing the deck. The 1938 two lane structure fell into the river within seconds as workers prepare to remove piers. a new four lane bridge opened in December to replace it.
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Atchison
Kansas
Missouri
Kansas Department of Transportation
Winthrop
US cuts hundreds of millions in Egypt aid
The United States on Wednesday cut hundreds of millions of dollars in aid to Egypt citing the military ouster of the country’s first democratically elected president and a crackdown on protesters. Withheld funds include over $500 million in military gear and $260 million in cash aid tied to credible progress toward an inclusive government.
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United States
Egypt
State Department
U.S
Cairo
Ahmed Mohammed Ali
Abdel-Fattah el- Sissi
Al-Masry al-Youm
Jim Watson
Chuck Hagel
Anwar al-Sadat
Republicans weigh short term debt limit increase amid shutdown stalemate
In Washington House Republican leaders discuss a possible short term rise in the 16.7 trillion dollar debt limit to avert a default within a week. They weigh conditions tied to deficit cuts and health care changes while Obama favors extending borrowing authority with or without terms.
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U.S
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John Boehner
White House
Barack Obama
Obama
House
Senate
Treasury
Rep
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Ryan
R-Wis
GOP
House Budget Committee
Wall Street Journal
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Congress
Girls Night Downtown raises funds for Willow Center
Downtown Lawrence hosts a charity shopping event from 5 to 8 30 PM with 41 participating businesses along Massachusetts Street. Tickets cost 10 dollars for students and 20 dollars for others, granting access to discounts, raffles, and a red carpet photo shoot whose proceeds benefit the Willow Domestic Violence Center.
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Massachusetts Street
Lawrence Inc
Willow Domestic Violence Center
Mestic
Lawrence
Sally Zogry
Zogry
Hobbs
Massachusetts St
Weaver’s Department Store
Lawrence Antique Mall
Valor Award honors 38 local lifesavers in Lawrence event
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Leadership Lawrence program will honor 38 individuals at the Valor Awards Recognition luncheon on October 15 at the Adams Alumni Center. Retired FBI agent Michael Kirkpatrick will keynote. Luncheon begins 11 30 a.m. Attendance costs 25 with reservations due by October 11.
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Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Leadership Lawrence
Lawrence
Douglas County
FBI
Michael Kirkpatrick
Adams Alumni Center
City Votes for Shelter Loan Mortgage in Lawrence
Lawrence city commissioners unanimously backed a 725000 loan to the Lawrence Community Shelter and directed the city manager to start a mortgage on the facility at 3701 Franklin Park Circle. The loan finances emergency housing and roof repairs, with a tiered interest plan and final approval to follow in coming weeks.
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Lawrence
David Corliss
Franklin Park Circle
Cy Housing and Services
Commis
City Sioners
John Tacha
Benefit for Lawrence ALS patient funds sale and drive
A Lawrence benefit for Kent Smalter, an ALS patient profiled by the Journal-World, is organized by With a Little Help from Our Friends. The fundraiser includes a yard sale at 721 E Ninth St on Saturday from 8 am to 2 pm with hot dogs, drinks, and entertainment. Donations may be dropped Friday 11 am to 7 pm at the same address. cash gifts accepted at the event or by mail to Sunflower Bank, 4831 Quail Crest Place, Lawrence KS 66049. Volunteers are sought. contact Janet Smalter at 785-331-9152.
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Kent Smalter
Journal-World
Ninth St
c/o Sunflower Bank
Quail Crest Place
Janet Smalter
Jas
Smalter
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