Lawrence firefighter aids Muscular Dystrophy cause
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical Lt. Joe Mehl supports the Muscular Dystrophy Association before his son Lucas, 10, was diagnosed with the disease. Now coworkers plan a benefit for the Mehl family as community members rally behind them.
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Health officials probe crypto outbreak in Lawrence
Lawrence health officials continue weekend inquiry into cryptosporidium outbreak with 22 confirmed cases and no new positives since late last week. KDHE closed for Labor Day. samples awaiting processing as CDC assists.
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Pump Patrol Finds Gas Under 2 Dollars in Lawrence
The Journal World reports prices as low as 1.63 at Citgo 2005 W Ninth St Zarco 66 No 3 900 Iowa and Hillcrest Amoco 914 Iowa. If a lower price is found call Pump Patrol at 832-7154.
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KU weighs cost to upgrade university computer security
Kansas lawmakers seek the price tag for bolstering Kansas University information system security after two breaches this year. Mariln Goodyear, KU Vice Provost for Information Services, told a legislative IT committee that fending off hackers and viruses strains staff and budget. She noted thousands of portable PCs each semester carry vulnerabilities and warned illegal file sharing and malware spread through campus networks.
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KJHK to switch from KU journalism to Memorial Unions
Kansas University student radio station KJHK 90.7 FM may move from the journalism school to the KU Memorial Unions as early as year’s start after budget and mission concerns. Dean James Gentry says radio is not central to the journalism curriculum, while unions director David Mucci says the transfer supports student activities and expression.
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Probation office readies drug treatment program in Kansas
Douglas County officials prepare for a new state law shifting offenders from prison to treatment for drug possession. Probation officer Ron Stegall estimates a 75 percent completion goal, with logistical concerns over funding and program implementation. The law excludes manufacturing or selling offenses and allows jail for failing to complete treatment. Douglas County will receive roughly $30,000 for a new probation officer and about $80,000 to contract with local agencies.
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Lawrence Police Shifts Training to State Center
Lawrence Police will train new officers at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center in Hutchinson, marking a shift after 26 years of in-house programs. The change aims to reduce city costs and keep veterans on the streets, with the center previously serving 400 agencies and now mandating a longer statewide curriculum.
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