Lawsuit Filed Over Free State Brewing Co Fire
An insurance company for Free State Brewing Co. sues several defendants over a 2008 fire at its 1923 Moodie Road facility in Lawrence. The petition cites negligent design and construction of the electrical system, seeks damages above 75,000, and notes the fire caused about 1 million in damages with interrupted operations.
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Kansas
Lawrence Memorial to Launch Nurse Midwifery Program
Lawrence Memorial Hospital will add a certified nurse midwife program to keep deliveries in the community. Denise Martinek said many expectant mothers seek this care elsewhere. Dr. Moreano will partner with LMH and plan startup costs around 125000 dollars with a six month timeline.
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Health reporter Karrey Britt contact and blog details
Health reporter Karrey Britt can be reached at 832-7190. Britt's health blog can be found at WellCommons.com, and follow her at Twitter.com.
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Holland tours clinic highlighting uninsured care in Kansas
Democratic candidate Tom Holland visited Health Care Access in Lawrence on a Wednesday afternoon to learn how 85 percent of its 1,400 patients have a chronic illness. He noted annual care costs around 4 million dollars and 450 thousand in medications while stressing the need for healthier lifestyles and expanding access to care for the uninsured.
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Sam) Brownback
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Sheriff Finds No Foul Play In Quarry Death
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office ruled out criminal acts in the Hamm Quarry death of 52 year old Topeka man William Oaks. Oaks was fatally entangled with a conveyor tail pulley while cleaning material on the belt. He worked as a haul truck driver for over five years. MSHA will release a final report in weeks to months.
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Topeka
Hamm
Jeff Herrig
Mine Safety and Health Administration
William Oaks
Oaks
Ex-VP pleads guilty in Jefferson County bank scheme
Former Countryside Bank vice president Stephanie R. Smith, 34, admitted misprision of a felony for failing to report a fraud tied to Meriden bank president Scott D. Becker. Becker pleaded to two conspiracy counts for embezzling over 1 million dollars, with sentencing set for December and January respectively. Co-defendant Michael R. Wurm faces a January trial.
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Scott D. Becker
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Becker
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Live online candidate chats set for election week
LJWorld.com hosts live chats with candidates ahead of the November general election. Jasmin Talbert Libertarian in the 3rd Congressional District will chat Thursday 11 a.m. to noon, Mike Gaughan Douglas County commissioner candidate 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., and Stephene Moore Democratic opponent in the 3rd Congressional District chats Monday 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Readers can read transcripts and submit questions via the site.
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Mike Gaughan
Douglas County
Stephene Moore
Gas prices drop to 2.63 at several stations
The Journal-World reports gas prices as low as 2.63 at multiple stations and urges readers to call 832-7154 if they encounter a lower price.
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