Person of interest named in fatal hit and run case
Lawrence police identify a person of interest and locate a suspect vehicle in a fatal hit and run that killed 20 year old Rachel Leek. No arrests yet as the investigation continues with calls for information. Leek, struck while aiding her bicycle on Tennessee Street, died at StorMont Vail Regional Health Center. WheatFields Bakery will close Thursday for services in Olathe.
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Zebra mussels found in Kansas River threaten water system
Dreaded zebra mussels discovered in the Kansas River near the Raw Water Treatment Plant after draining a million gallon sedimentation tank. While not harming water quality due to chlorination, their rapid growth could raise maintenance costs as utilities nationwide spend about a billion dollars annually on control. Local official warn costly, ongoing eradication and future rate impacts for Kansans.
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Jason Goeckler
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
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Johnson County
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Richard Gwin
Journal-World
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Hawaii to a four day school week under union deal
Hawaii adopts the nation’s shortest school year by closing schools on most Fridays under a new union contract. The plan trims 17 days from the academic year, leaving about 163 instructional days for 171,000 public students, compared with 180 in many districts. It heightens worries as Hawaii ranks low in national achievement and follows widespread district cost-cutting.
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Barack Obama
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Four day school week policy shifts harm Hawaii families
Hawaii's statewide school contract approval moves to a 17 furlough Friday plan with 8 percent pay cut for teachers. Families fear reduced instructional hours harm learning. concerns grow over daytime care and impact on special needs students amid budget cuts.
Swine flu vaccine arrives at health department
The first shipment of swine flu vaccines arrived Monday at the Lawrence Douglas County Health Department. 1,900 doses of nasal spray and injectable vaccines were received with a second shipment planned for 2,400 doses. A clinic chat with nurse Schnitker to answer questions about the virus is set for 10 a.m. today at LAWorld com chat. Priority groups include pregnant women, children 6 months to 24 years, caregivers for infants under 6 months, health care workers, and 25 through 64 year olds with high risk conditions.
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Barbara Schnitk
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Hini Nion Clinic
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Ljworld.com
Laworld.com
Schnitker
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Horn
Consumer group studies Kansans losing health coverage
A national consumer advocacy group analyzes the number of Kansans who lost health coverage this year, highlighting gaps in access amid ongoing policy debates and potential impacts on vulnerable communities.
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